Drones, sabotage and espionage are on the rise, but the EU is in danger of learning the wrong lessons. Instead of social resilience, Brussels is focusing on military "readiness". As a result, what Niinistö once called for is being lost: security as a joint task.
By Helena Quis and Goran Buldioski
Europe’s decision to ban Russian gas is a historic shift. But as Donald Trump links energy exports to trade and foreign policy concessions, the EU risks replacing one form of dependence with another.
By Thijs Van de Graaf
With a clever pooling of resources, Europe could make an ambitious frontier AI initiative possible. But quick and decisive action is needed. The Apply AI Strategy is far too timid.
By Philip Fox
The next EU budget will not just set the numbers, it will help determine Europe's political direction for the coming decade. To make the best possible use of resources, climate financing must be interlinked with other political objectives.
By Julian Popov and Christian Ibsen
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a decisive step toward a sovereign Europe that sets its own rules in the digital age. The goal is a digital economy that is open, competitive and fair at the same time.
By Andreas Schwab
The EU energy ministers are deciding their negotiating position on the phase-out of Russian gas and oil in Luxembourg today. The German government has a key role to play, write the NGOs Razom We Stand and Ecodefense.
By Jason Kirkpatrick and Wladimir Sliwjak
Negotiations on the MFF are due to take place at the upcoming EU summit. Spending on defence is set to increase significantly. However, defence readiness must not – and must not – come at the expense of climate protection.
By Tiago Antunes and Mats Engström
If poverty is to be effectively combated, adequate funding and coordinated efforts by the EU together with local authorities are needed. There is still an opportunity to make the next MFF an important instrument in the fight against poverty.
By Jessica Machacova
The challenge is not only to balance regulation with innovation and market access in a way that also empowers SMEs. It also lies in not believing that Europe can simply sit out this phase of AI development and wait for the next generation.
By Thorsten Jelinek
On Oct. 7, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) will make a decision that could have a profound impact on the digital landscape. At stake is the future of an established business model that provides millions of users with access to digital content – and enables sustainable financing for media companies and digital services.
By Bernd Nauen
