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The EU's eight flagship projects of common interest to boost defence
The EU is poised to launch a series of ambitious defence initiatives under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to bolster its military capabilities over the...
EU ventures to regulate e-commerce's breakneck growth
The European Union is stepping up its oversight of major online platforms (VLOPs) on multiple fronts. Today Parliament debates reforms to the customs code to protect c...
Security and unity challenges awaiting EU's first defence commissioner
The EU will have its first-ever Defence Commissioner, Andris Kubilius, and his agenda is anything but straightforward. He has to unite member states on defence policy ...
Migration concerns take centre stage at European Council summit
EU migration policy will be at the forefront of the European Council summit today (17 October) as tougher measures against irregular immigration have gained momentum. ...
Has the EU underestimated its relationship with Gulf countries?
EU and Gulf leaders are meeting on Wednesday (16 October) in Brussels in a first-ever summit between the two regions. Co-chaired by outgoing European Council President...
Albania-EU membership talks to kick off with corruption, checks and balances
High levels of corruption and limited media freedom are among the issues at the forefront of Albania's EU accession negotiations, which begin today (15 October), 16 ye...
EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today (14 October) to discuss urgent matters, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the volatile sit...
The future of the EU budget behind the leak
The long-term EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), may soon see structural reforms. A leaked document from this week hints at the merger of v...
Orbán's relations with Brussels at boiling point
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a tense exchange at the Strasbourg plenary on 9 October, after Orbán o...
EU ministers' not-so-subtle rightward shift on migration
Thursday’s Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting has laid bare the stark shift in EU member states' approach to migration, as right-wing politics gain ground across...
European countries change course over their military support to Israel
One year into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries remain divided over their military support for Israel. Despite international efforts...
The environmental cost of Europe's hunt for lithium
As the European Union accelerates its push for net-zero emissions, it is looking to boost lithium production across various member states. This essential mineral, cruc...
Let the grilling of the commissioner-nominees begin
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (JURI) met on Thursday (3 October) to start the vetting of commissioners-designate to see who is fit to join th...
EU eyes migration routes as humanitarian crisis in Lebanon unfolds
EU foreign ministers this week discussed the possibility of incoming migrant flows to the bloc amid concerns over Israel's ground offensive in southern Lebanon, the Eu...
Starmer’s first shot at resetting ties with Brussels
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with the European Commission in Brussels today, for the first time since he won a landslide victory in the UK general electio...
Challenges and high expectations as Rutte starts first day as NATO chief
Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday (1 October), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic...
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party triumphs in national election
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPO) won the most votes in Sunday’s election, the first time it has topped the poll in post-war history, in line with forecasts. Wit...
EU divided over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles amid growing geopolitical tensions
Discussions about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are intensifying following a recent meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday (26 September). ...
The EU defence budget dilemma
Facing pressure from Russian aggression in the east, the EU has pledged to build an independent, cross-border military under an ambitious defence strategy.Boosting def...
ICRC urges protection of civilians as Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens regional spill over
The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating. Though not officially termed a war, the escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Leban...