Europe’s hydrogen heroes are leading the way worldwide
Are European companies still world leaders? Our new series “Made in Europe” takes a look around machine halls and production facilities. Read More
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: How much packaging waste do EU citizens produce?
Despite packaging waste having risen over the past decade, seven EU countries achieved the 2030 goal of recycling at least 70% of all packaging waste as early as 2023. Read…
Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?
The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be…
Did Trump invite the AfD’s Alice Weidel to the White House? Not exactly
Social media is awash with claims that Donald Trump invited Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-leader Alice Weidel to Washington. He didn’t, but a Republican congresswoman did. Read More
Germany’s Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza
The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey’s crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Read More
Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you need to know
Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders. Read More
The European Parliament revolts against Commission’s €2 trillion budget proposal
Four political groups, including the European People’s Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a…
Does Belgium’s small size prevent it from using its new fighter jets?
French media have been mocking Belgium for buying fighter jets that it will be unable to use for training exercises due to its airspace being too small, but this has…
Underpaid? The highest and lowest ranking sectors for employee pay satisfaction in Europe
Is the Netherlands an employee haven? Are construction workers better off than most others? What’s the uncomfortable truth about worker pay in Finland? A new survey reveals where workers are…
Hungary’s complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans
Hungary opposes Ukraine’s accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia…