Caught between the threat of Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the wavering of Donald Trump’s United States, can Europe really rely on its only two nuclear powers to guarantee deterrence from atomic attacks? We’ll review the joint announcement by video link…
EU faces familiar problems to win out on quantum computing.
The question isn’t whether globalization will continue, but who will lead it and on what terms, says BMW’s Frank Niederländer. With geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the world market on the rise, the EU has an opportunity to shape the global trade agenda — if it gets out of its own way. “Europe had the ambition to […]
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European political will is needed ahead of the UN Financing for Development Conference in Sevilla
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Last year farmers’ protested against red tape pinned to EU funding, and their demonstrations yielded results. The European Commission has been simplifying farmers’ environmental obligations, but how will it reform the Common Agricultural Policy in the …
As the European Union scrambles to find bargaining chips for future trade talks with the Trump administration, there is something Brussels could offer to catch the US president’s attention: prison space.
Stung by its lack of competitiveness, the EU is making a new push to create a deep financial market. Some investors believe this time could be different
To build a competitive Europe and ensure no one is left behind, people must learn the right skills — which, in turn, will drive greater social cohesion, well-being and prosperity for all.
Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans assessed whether a post-peace deal mission in Ukraine could be implemented without the involvement of the US.
A tariff storm was brewing — and then, just like that, the forecast changed. Donald Trump shocked everyone by pausing his planned tariffs for 90 days (for all countries except China), throwing global markets a lifeline and leaving the EU wondering what game he’s playing. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks […]
In Germany, tariff-hit car factories are being repurposed for defence. In Britain, American academics are queueing up for jobs. The west will be different as a result of Trump – but will it be worse?The German electronics firm Hensoldt has a backlog o…
Making Europe capable of defending itself alone calls the use of American equipment into question. Governments will need to place solid orders over the next 20 years to achieve this goal.
The EU has announced an unprecedented new defence drive – but will it be enough to deter Russia? Jon Henley reportsOn Thursday, after the US decided to halt military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, European leaders in Brussels agreed to a ma…
Ukraine’s allies in actual fact have plenty of troops and hardware. But how battle ready? And is it enough to deter Putin’s Russia? An emergency summit in Brussels inviting Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a show of solidarity in the face of a NATO leader that’…
Region’s arms companies have been soaring but the US president’s approach could turbocharge their ascent
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With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for ZelenskyyRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesBritain and France are trying, with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to develop a peace p…
As a key summit on the conflict in Ukraine, which is attended by more than a dozen European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began in London on Sunday, two big questions are being asked: Can the relationship between the US and Ukrain…
Europe’s leaders are rallying to support Zelenskyy, after the White House blow-up between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Trump. Can Europe’s leaders salvage the situation when they meet Zelenskyy at a crisis summit in London tomorrow? Follow Euro…
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?
Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato’s future.
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Macron’s mini-summit shunned Brussels’ normal obsession with consensus and revealed a new core with the region’s future in their hands.
Europe’s hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders’ anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC’s Katya Adler writes.
How can Europe navigate the perfect storm of crises threatening its security and values? Follow Euronews live here, as world leaders, executives, and top ministers converge in Munich, where Europe faces stark challenges — not least securing European le…
Divorce sucks but could be a chance to restart from a better place
CERN-for-AI plans could be a “big Camelot moment that the EU leaders have to be able to leverage,” said CEPS research director
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Do they stand firm or bow to the pressure? Europe is facing a clear message: Donald Trump’s administration isn’t just pushing liquefied natural gas exports. The U.S. is demanding that the continent adjust to a new reality. From walking away from multi…
We can’t make true progress on unmet medical needs unless we understand what the patients themselves think they need or say is missing from their treatment options.
The president-elect has engaged in a power struggle with Europe, urging it to buy large quantities of American oil and gas. This is a difficult wish to grant, given the low margins available to producers in the US.
Nato’s warning reached me as I braced for a missile attack in Kyiv – where we’ve learned how to survive in the era of Russian hybrid warfareDay 1,024 of the invasion. Kyiv, 7am. Friday the 13th. In a former life, someone would have observed that this i…
The former Portuguese prime minister faces a difficult job in bridging EU disagreements while France and Germany remain distracted by domestic concerns.
Can Europe withstand Putin’s shadow war? Plus Life with an AI robot pet• Black Friday: get 1/3 off a Guardian Weekly annual subscriptionLast week’s escalation of Nato ballistic missile activity, in which UK and US-made missiles were launched into Russi…
Queries for Henna Virkkunen: What’s tech sovereignty? How can Europe win the AI race? And how will you enforce EU tech rules?
With Germany’s government collapsing and Europeans so divided in their response to Trump, unity is essential yet elusiveThe first victim of Donald Trump’s second term as US president is likely to be Ukraine. The only people who can avert that disaster …
The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis
Nuclear fusion research, which could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change, is heating up globally. Europe has an early lead, but there are concerns over future competitiveness.
While lithium is a key component of the EU’s green transition, concerns are rising over the environmental impact of increased mining activities. Experts warn of water pollution, biodiversity loss, and heightened carbon emissions, raising questions abou…
An escalating standoff between workers and employers in Venice over an expired contract has exposed the volatile reality behind the data that informs Europe’s economic decision-making.
The Draghi report is full of good intentions to mend a continent losing its way. But while the vision is bold, the politics are practically impossible.
For the climate, a fossil backup is not an option. Nor is leaving Europe’s green transition in the hands of Beijing, Janka Oertel and Jonas Parello-Plesner write.
A plethora of NGOs and NGO coalitions have announced they will each sue the European Commission over its environmental policies, alleging that the Commission lacks scientific evidence to support its decisions.
