War has reached space, and Europe isn’t ready
07 Apr Member States

War has reached space, and Europe isn’t ready

The EU’s space ambitions are undermined by patchy coordination and foreign dependence.
by Paula Soler
Q+A: Could Iranian-linked terrorism pull Europe into war?
03 Apr Member States
Q+A: Could Iranian-linked terrorism pull Europe into war?
Op-ed: The EU needs a 28th Regime for life sciences
02 Apr Member States
Op-ed: The EU needs a 28th Regime for life sciences
Q&A: Marta Kos wants people to understand enlargement is about security
01 Apr Member States
Q&A: Marta Kos wants people to understand enlargement is about security
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EU member states pursue social media bans, outpacing Brussels
31 Mar Member States
EU member states pursue social media bans, outpacing Brussels
National governments are moving fast on restrictions for minors, putting pressure on the European Commission to avoid a patchwork of rules and legal collisions.
The €30-billion bid to link Finland to the wider EU
30 Mar Member States
The €30-billion bid to link Finland to the wider EU
A bridge to Sweden once seemed like fantasy. Now, for Finland, it may be a necessity.
Op-ed: EU Inc. is a start, but not a 28th regime
30 Mar Member States
Op-ed: EU Inc. is a start, but not a 28th regime
The proposal is a step forward for Europe's business environment, but it does not yet deliver the integrated system the Commission presents — particularly on taxation and labor rules.
What is the 'ultra' in 'ultra-processed food'? Partner Content
07 Apr Member States
What is the "ultra" in "ultra-processed food"?
Europe wants to tackle “ultra-processed foods”, but what exactly counts, and what evidence should policy rely on? As Brussels weighs new action, the challenge is separating a useful health tool from a catch-all category that drives blunt regulation
Newsletter: Iran's asymmetric strategy puts pressure on the U.S. and its allies
27 Mar EU Institutions
Newsletter: Iran's asymmetric strategy puts pressure on the U.S. and its allies
As the G7 convenes, US allies are looking for clarity on Washington’s endgame in the Middle East.
The European Parliament backs unpopular U.S. trade deal — on its own terms
27 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
The European Parliament backs unpopular U.S. trade deal — on its own terms
European lawmakers on Thursday ratified a lopsided trade agreement, but built in an exit ramp if Trump reneges on his commitments.
How Trump broke Poland’s defense consensus
26 Mar Member States
How Trump broke Poland’s defense consensus
In the American president's second term, just 30% of Poles see the U.S. as a reliable ally, and a growing share of voters and leaders are turning toward the European Union instead.
Q+A: Should the EU punish Hungary ahead of next month’s vote?
25 Mar Member States
Q+A: Should the EU punish Hungary ahead of next month’s vote?
MEP Daniel Freund said in an interview that member states and EU leaders have ignored "the Orbán problem" for too long and that the bloc should move to cut Hungary out of sensitive negotiations immediately.
Why CO2 infrastructure is critical to decarbonising cement Partner Content
02 Apr Member States
Why CO2 infrastructure is critical to decarbonising cement
Op-ed: To solve its housing crisis, Europe must ensure its citizens can afford their bills
25 Mar Member States
Op-ed: To solve its housing crisis, Europe must ensure its citizens can afford their bills
Affordable housing also requires stable energy prices for European citizens — achievable through investment in renewables and electricity grids and by promoting energy efficiency.
Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
24 Mar Member States
Brussels sees rise of a pro-EU right
A young right-wing movement is gaining ground with an anti-immigration, pan-Europeanist mantra.
Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
23 Mar Member States
Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
Only a coordinated mix of public and regulated student housing, targeted rental controls and strategic planning can restore access and affordability.
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Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
20 Mar EU Institutions
Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
European leaders gathered in Brussels for a meeting that was meant to focus on the bloc’s competitiveness agenda.
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
12 Mar EU Institutions
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
This month's issue explores how Ukraine’s battlefield-forged defense industry offers cutting-edge capabilities for the EU; what rising energy prices due to war in the Middle East mean for the bloc's reindustrialization efforts; how Europe risks falling behind in the rocket race — and much more.
Policy report: Addressing Europe's housing crisis
10 Mar Member States
Policy report: Addressing Europe's housing crisis
The EU's growing housing crisis is reaching an inflection point: one in ten Europeans is unable to pay their rent or a mortgage on time, and several European countries suffer from severe housing shortages.
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
03 Mar Economics
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
American-Israeli strikes on Iran are roiling global energy markets, complicating Europe’s push to regain competitiveness.
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