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The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
This month's cover story explores what the election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki as Poland's next president means for the country's democracy and its relationship with the EU.
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
06 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: How Mediterranean overfishing can be reversed
With a new oceans policy unveiled this week, the EU can lead Mediterranean coastal states in a crackdown on illegal fishing.
Tech & Research All
Investing in Europe’s future Partner Content
05 Jun
Investing in Europe’s future
As the EU looks to boost the competitiveness of the European economy, creating a financing ecosystem that encourages investment will be crucial. We caught up with MEP Markus Ferber, and Adrien Couret, CEO of Aéma Groupe, to discuss how to build a true Capital Markets Union
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
05 Jun EU Institutions
Interview: Séjourné’s quest for competitiveness
As the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness amid mounting economic headwinds, the European Commission's Stéphane Séjourné calls for deepening the single market and a 'Buy European' approach.
Industry & Finance All
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Why the Dutch government collapsed — and why it matters
After just 11 months in office, the Netherlands’ four-party coalition led by technocrat Dick Schoof has fallen apart. Leiden University’s Tom Louwerse explains why far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled the plug.
Op-ed: Landmines imperil the EU’s moral compass
04 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Landmines imperil the EU’s moral compass
A return to landmine use in Europe could undermine the very values that the EU claims to uphold and set a dangerous precedent for future conflicts.
Energy & Climate All
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
03 Jun EU Institutions
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
The election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki is expected to undermine Prime Minister Donald Tusk's efforts to restore the rule of law and strengthen ties with Brussels.
Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time Partner Content
03 Jun
Fueling Europe’s nutrition and health journey one bowl at a time
Breakfast cereals can contribute to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It’s imperative for policymakers and stakeholders to do more to support a healthier, more nutritious diet
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Op-ed: Europe must support its innovators to become a digital leader
02 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe must support its innovators to become a digital leader
Europe has long been an incubator of talent and ideas, but now it risks losing its innovators to foreign markets.
Policy report: Building a competitive Europe
02 Jun EU Institutions
Policy report: Building a competitive Europe
The Parliament's latest policy report explores what's at the heart of the EU's competitiveness quest.
Health All
Poland's presidential runoff puts the EU centre stage
30 May EU Institutions
Poland's presidential runoff puts the EU centre stage
Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are neck-and-neck going into Sunday's vote — a contest that could shape Poland’s European future.
Op-ed: Budapest Pride ban piles pressure on EU to show support
30 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Budapest Pride ban piles pressure on EU to show support
Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on LGBT rights in Hungary will come to a head next month. The European Commission has an opportunity to support the bloc's citizens with more than just words.
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How Science, Collaboration, and Pragmatism Can Unlock Europe’s Smoke-Free Future Partner Content
30 May
How Science, Collaboration, and Pragmatism Can Unlock Europe’s Smoke-Free Future
Can Europe get back on track to achieving a smoke-free future? We sat down with Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Corporate Officer at global tobacco and nicotine business BAT, to explore how science-backed dialogue and collaboration is the only viable route if Europe is to meet its smoke-free goal.
Op-ed: Monetary policy is the missing link in Europe’s defence push
28 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Monetary policy is the missing link in Europe’s defence push
The European Central Bank has proven innovative and flexible in times of crisis. Europe’s defence push should be the next beneficiary.
Justice All
Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
28 May EU Institutions
Why member states are the biggest obstacle to the EU's plan to finish the single market
As the European Union contends with Donald Trump's tariffs, it's turning inwards to deepen its own economic integration.
How Serbia's Vučić is playing the EU
27 May Foreign & Security Policy
How Serbia's Vučić is playing the EU
Facing sustained political protests at home, the Serbian president is walking a geopolitical tightrope — courting Beijing and Moscow, while defying Brussels.
Jobs & Social Rights All
Why Europe needs continued momentum and investment in childhood cancer Partner Content
27 May
Why Europe needs continued momentum and investment in childhood cancer
By fostering access to treatment and research, Europe can cure more, cure better, and reduce inequalities for children and adolescents with cancer – advancing a prosperous future for all
Op-ed: Europe’s cities must be brought into EU budget discussions
26 May Economics
Op-ed: Europe’s cities must be brought into EU budget discussions
From transport to jobs to housing, local leaders enjoy high levels of public trust and are well placed to guide EU policymaking.
Security & Defence All
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
The EU’s recent decision to fine Apple and Meta for breaching competition rules is a good start, but the European Commission must stand firm and uphold democratically adopted laws like the Digital Markets Act.
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‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
As Serbia cracks down on dissent, investigative reporter Saša Dragojlo talks about state violence, media suppression, and why he thinks the EU bears part of the blame.
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
"We must be prepared for the US to wash its hands not only of Ukraine, but even of Europe."
Regions & Cities All
Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority Partner Content
21 May
Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority
Where you live in Europe determines your chances of accessing new medicines. It's time we changed this - to ensure that access to healthcare no longer depends on geography
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
20 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
European policymakers must maintain a long-term view on a clean and just energy transition.