Agriculture & Food All
How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority
15 Oct EU Institutions
How the EU funds the Palestinian Authority
As the EU prepares to bankroll Gaza’s recovery, its insistence on funding the Palestinian Authority under strict reform conditions is raising questions about whether European aid can deliver real change, or simply sustain the system that has long failed Palestinians.
Why Europe needs a Biotech Act Partner Content
15 Oct Member States
Why Europe needs a Biotech Act
For Europe to compete globally, biotech investment must grow. MEP Tomislav Sokol and Amgen’s Gilles Marrache discuss what tools the Biotech Act offers to foster competitiveness
Tech & Research All
Europe’s €100-billion fighter jet dream is falling apart
14 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s €100-billion fighter jet dream is falling apart
A flagship project meant to anchor Europe’s defence autonomy is unraveling amid political chaos and industrial infighting — leaving the continent risking decades of dependence on US power.
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
13 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
‘A before and after’: Gaza flotilla shifts global awareness, says returning MEP
Italian MEP Annalisa Corrado says the interception of a civilian aid mission in international waters helped transform public perception of Gaza.
Industry & Finance All
Op-ed: Moving beyond tough talk on migration to real solutions
13 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Moving beyond tough talk on migration to real solutions
Politically driven quick fixes are crowding out policy. Europe must invest in a long-term migration architecture that works.
Giving women with menopause a voice in Europe Partner Content
13 Oct Member States
Giving women with menopause a voice in Europe
Menopause affects workplace equity, economic productivity and the gender-health gap. MEPs Maria Walsh and Veronika Cifrová explain how both the EU and Member States can offer a better support.
Energy & Climate All
The return of talent to Greece Partner Content
12 Oct Member States
The return of talent to Greece
After years of crisis and exodus, Greece is reversing the brain drain. The return of skilled workers marks a powerful sign of renewed confidence and economic recovery on home soil.
What lies beneath the crisis in Europe’s plastics recycling sector Partner Content
10 Oct Energy & Environment
What lies beneath the crisis in Europe’s plastics recycling sector
Europe’s recycling capacity has stalled after years of steady expansion, with forecasts indicating zero net growth in 2025. At current pace, Europe risks falling short of its environmental goals, as recycling capacity would need to double by 2030 to meet recycled content targets.
International & Trade All
The Parliament's October print edition is out now
09 Oct Member States
The Parliament's October print edition is out now
This month's cover story explores the implications of Moldova's recent elections for the EU.
Europe goes protectionist to save its steel
09 Oct EU Institutions
Europe goes protectionist to save its steel
The European Commission unveiled plans this week to slash duty-free steel imports and raise tariffs to 50%, in a last-ditch bid to rescue the bloc’s ailing steel industry.
Health All
Op-ed: Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions need a coherent strategy
09 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions need a coherent strategy
The EU and its member states have staked a claim in the Indo-Pacific, but without coherence or commitment, their influence remains adrift.
Will the EU Data Act deliver for the automotive industry? Partner Content
09 Oct Technology
Will the EU Data Act deliver for the automotive industry?
While the Data Act’s promises fair access to vehicle data, only strong enforcement and sector-specific rules will ensure Europe’s aftermarket can compete, innovate, and serve consumers.
EU Institutions All
France’s Jewish community feels the strain as Gaza war deepens divides
08 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
France’s Jewish community feels the strain as Gaza war deepens divides
As antisemitic incidents surge and public opinion hardens against Israel, France’s Jewish community is grappling with isolation, internal division, and a growing drift toward the far right.
Prioritise EU plastic waste for recycling Partner Content
08 Oct Energy & Environment
Prioritise EU plastic waste for recycling
Europe must urgently prioritise recycling its own plastic waste to safeguard the recycling industry’s future and avoid the risk of losing both jobs and autonomy, as investments will stop where competition is twisted.
Justice All
Why Moldova's forceful embrace of the EU was a victory for Brussels
07 Oct EU Institutions
Why Moldova's forceful embrace of the EU was a victory for Brussels
“You don’t change a captain in the middle of a storm,” one political analyst said after
President Maia Sandu's pro-EU governing party secured a majority in a pivotal parliamentary vote, fending off Moscow’s bid to sway the outcome.
A competitiveness agenda for Europe’s future Partner Content
07 Oct Member States
A competitiveness agenda for Europe’s future
Europe’s biotech sector holds the key to restoring competitiveness. Bold, coherent policies and investments are urgently needed for the continent to turn potential into prosperity.
Jobs & Social Rights All
Op-ed: Europe's AI ambitions hinge on targeted investment
06 Oct Technology
Op-ed: Europe's AI ambitions hinge on targeted investment
Brussels’ new €409-billion Competitiveness Fund aims to boost competitiveness and AI leadership — but unless Europe focuses resources in its strongest innovation hubs, its AI drive risks spreading too thin.
Policy report: Regulating tech without stifling innovation
06 Oct Technology
Policy report: Regulating tech without stifling innovation
The European Union has built a name for itself as a tech regulator, not an innovator. As it looks to grow its tech sector, The Parliament's latest policy report looks at how the EU can regulate tech without stifling innovation.
Security & Defence All
October is European #BeerMonth Partner Content
06 Oct Member States
October is European #BeerMonth
Every glass of beer hides a story of farmers, communities and culture. MEPs Tomáš Zdechovský and Hannes Heide, the two Co-Chairs of the European Beer Group (EBG), discuss the sector’s vital contribution to Europe’s economy and culture
Essay: The EU beat global tech into shape, now its legacy is at risk
03 Oct Technology
Essay: The EU beat global tech into shape, now its legacy is at risk
From USB-C chargers to GDPR, the EU has forced Big Tech to comply and put citizens first. But with new proposals weakening privacy and expanding surveillance, can Europe stay the world’s digital conscience without becoming what it once opposed?
Mobility All
Building a digital future for minors, with minors Partner Content
03 Oct Technology
Building a digital future for minors, with minors
Young people want digital spaces that are safe, fair and empowering without being shut out by blanket bans.
How Europe’s rules and barriers stifle its tech future
02 Oct EU Institutions
How Europe’s rules and barriers stifle its tech future
The Commission's €387,000 metaverse party became a punchline, but the real problem runs deeper. Structural barriers inside the EU’s single market act like tariffs, driving up costs, slowing innovation, and sending Europe’s best talent elsewhere.
Regions & Cities All
Why Europe must act on nicotine addiction Partner Content
02 Oct Member States
Why Europe must act on nicotine addiction
Achieving a tobacco and nicotine-free Europe needs a comprehensive approach to avoid the next generation being at risk.
Op-ed: The EU AI Office must back competitiveness
01 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU AI Office must back competitiveness
With just 13% of EU firms currently using AI, the new AI Office will decide whether Europe leads or lags in innovation. MEP Regina Doherty calls for clarity, consistency and a risk-based approach to keep businesses competitive.