Special Reports

The European Commission has been rolling out circular economy strategies for 15 years using a patchwork of waste and environmental legislation. Next year, the EU hopes to stitch them all together in one package.

In a new special report, Euractiv takes a deep dive into the carbon capture and storage issues facing Europe as it seeks to boost competitiveness.

Despite advances in neonatal care, cerebral palsy is often diagnosed too late, with the average age of diagnosis at around 18 months. New EU projects aim to change that.

Youth mental well-being is predicated on prevention, promotion, and an impact-based approach. A new report by the Z Zurich Foundation gets to the heart of the youth mental health crisis.

The new plan will complement ongoing efforts under the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU plan.

The cosmetics and personal care industry is a significant contributor to the EU economy. This report examines innovation and sustainability in the sector, discusses regulatory complexities, and considers the role of SMEs in the industry's broader landscape.

Nearly half of Europe's young people report unmet mental health needs. The immediate damage is social. The long-term damage is economic. How can policy-makers lead a new generation of mental resilience?

Euractiv's Advocacy Lab covers a series of World Bank reports on various topics, including Europe's climate preparedness, economic updates from Europe & Central Asia, decarbonisation of EU transport and Europe's water security.

Cobalt demand is expected to more than double by 2030, of which more than 50% will be for electric vehicles, according to the International Energy Agency. The cobalt sector's growth will also bring a boost for Europe's Net-Zero objectives.

This Special Report focuses on the evolving digital landscape and highlights the needs and expectations of SMEs as the new mandate begins. Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is tasked with the EU Cloud and AI Development Act, a new Digital Networks Act, and a European Data Union Strategy in a fast-moving market.

This Special Report explores what lies ahead for the energy sector as the EU begins a new legislative period. Energy security challenges rely not just on the RePowerEU Plan but will be deeply impacted by global shifts, not least the new US administration. We take a closer look.

Russia’s assault on Ukraine seeks the capitulation of the nation and its culture, but Ukrainian artists, poets and writers are working to preserve their cultural identity under the shadow of war.

Europe's cities occupy 4% of the EU’s land area but are home to 75% of EU citizens and 65% of energy consumption. The New European Bauhaus aims to make urban Europe beautiful and aesthetic while meeting Green Deal targets.

Energy and mobility policies are essential for achieving climate neutrality and the 2040 climate targets. This report examines expectations for the energy and mobility sectors under the new mandate, highlighting how these sectors can support the 2040 climate targets.

This special report looks at the urgent decisions facing Europe's policymakers as diabetes dynamics accelerate, and chronic underfunding of diabetes management leads to even higher long-term financial and economic pain.