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The Brief – Von der Leyen’s big budget moment ends in chaos
Est. 5minThe Commission failed to land final numbers, six commissioners rebelled, and Parliament briefings were repeatedly delayed or cancelled throughout the day.
Europe’s 2040 climate target isn’t just for environmentalists
Est. 5minEurope can't decarbonise the world on its own. But it must develop policies that work so that other nations can copy and adapt them.
The Brief – Why Europe has succumbed to Chinese whispers
Est. 5minEurope is stumbling across the world stage, treating friends like vultures and vultures like friends. But it lacks the moral clarity and courage to do anything about it.
Europe’s Net-Zero Ambitions Need a CO₂ Transport Plan
Est. 6minThe European Commission’s commitment to propose a CO2 transport regulatory package sends a strong signal to European industry. It is crucial for the Commission to provide stronger incentives and a long-term vision for the creation of a CO2 transport infrastructure across Europe.
Europe’s quiet power blocs: The new relevance of Visegrád and the Baltic Triangle
Est. 4minBrussels often treats regional groupings as distractions – parallel bureaucracies or political irritants. But far from threatening the Union’s cohesion, they are accelerators of its strategic capacity.
The Brief – Praise be Brussels for resisting the call of mercantilism
Est. 4minFor all the pain of losing face and the temptation to play chicken with Trump, can we really risk following the path towards a neo-mercantilist world?
Whack-a-mole warfare: Europe’s battle against AI-fuelled Kremlin lies
Est. 5minKremlin-aligned AI networks are flooding Europe’s fact checkers with deepfakes, forged articles and bot-driven spin, putting the EU’s Digital Services Act to its toughest test yet.
Carbon markets aren’t a cop-out, they’re a climate solution
Est. 4minCarbon markets are not a silver bullet, but they are a proven tool in the climate policy toolbox and when the stakes are this high, no credible tool should be left on the shelf.
The Brief – 11 July 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Est. 6minThe spectacle of von der Leyen's dressing down didn't distract from the more ominous prospect of US tariffs.
Taiwan, inseparable from China under international law
Est. 5minTo question Taiwan's status today is to undermine the very foundation of justice and sovereignty secured through decades of struggle against imperialism and aggression. "The only reference to the Taiwan region in the UN is 'Taiwan, Province of China.'" This is …
Serbia’s bold protests and buried crimes
Est. 3minThe brave students protesting in Belgrade may not carry signs about Srebrenica. But their struggle holds the same truth: A state that shields political cronies is the same state that protects war criminals.
The Brief – How Germany went from Pride to shaming diversity
Est. 6minWhen it comes to social and diversity politics, the CDU has wasted no time marking their political territory. And it's at the expense of minorities.
Europe’s sweet spot: Dual-use tech for security and sovereignty
Est. 7minImagine a world where your nation’s security, economy and daily life depend not on tanks and guns but on a silent, invisible race unfolding in code, chips and clouds.
The hypocrisy of the left has gone too far
Est. 4minThe left must come down from its moral high horse and step into the real world – the world outside the plenary chamber and beyond the Brussels think tanks.
The Brief – How the far right just spiced up European politics
Est. 5minThe lively debate on von der Leyen’s doomed censure lit up a Parliament languishing on the EU’s sidelines. Pro-EU MEPs should now reclaim the political theatre.
EU’s new Water Strategy must be grounded in local action and shared responsibility
Est. 4minThe EU Water Resilience Strategy offers a timely framework to address growing water challenges across Europe. To turn ambition into impact, this Strategy will need to support local solutions, shared responsibility, and greater recognition of key initiatives like replenishment.
The Brief – The real story behind Europe’s high energy bills
Est. 5minDon’t let the very necessary fight against King Gas consume all the oxygen in the room. Europe can't fix its gas woes overnight, but there are other levers it can pull.
Animal Testing Under REACH: It’s Time to Take “Last Resort” Seriously
Est. 5minThe European legal framework requires its Member States to pay full regard to animal welfare standards when formulating and implementing policies. Yet, when it comes to chemical safety, the EU’s flagship regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), still relies heavily on animal testing, despite its stated commitment to making this a “last resort.”
The Brief – The risks of Berlin’s borderline behaviour
Est. 5minFew European borders carry as much weight as the one that separates Germany and Poland. But if anyone can de-escalate the tension, it must be Merz.
MiniStor completes its research on high-capacity thermal energy storage
Est. 5minClose to 150 people followed in Brussels and online the conference ‘Reaching the decarbonisation goal’ and policy sessions hosted by the project MiniStor under the umbrella of the European Sustainable Energy Week
An engineered descent: How AI is pulling us into a new Dark Age
Est. 5minWe were warned that ignorance might one day triumph over knowledge. But no one told us it would come packaged in sleek interfaces and speaking fluently, affirming our every thought.
The Brief – 4 July 2025: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Est. 5minThis week gave us cause to appraise the position of media within the Schuman environs. It's a debate that representatives of the Fourth Estate are always up for.
The Brief – Danish presidency ditches ‘Borgen’ for boring
Est. 4minDenmark will have the chair in endless Council meetings and trilogues, but the presidency is a baton, not a magic wand.
EU’s 2040 climate target brings back welcome dose of pragmatism and flexibility
Est. 5minThe European Commission’s proposed 2040 climate target offers industry some welcome additional flexibility by allowing limited use of international carbon credits, creating a valuable link with the growing UN-administered carbon market, says IETA.