EU leaders greenlight new Russia sanctions and debate Ukraine reparation loan
EU leaders gathered in Brussels today, Thursday, to discuss matters ranging from defence and housing to climate targets, but the agenda is clearly topped by Ukraine.Two big items stand out, the so-cal...
23 Okt 20255min
Brussels scales back deforestation law to ease pressure on small firms
The European Commission has changed course, again, on its landmark anti-deforestation law, known as the EUDR.After weeks of speculation about yet another delay, Brussels has now decided not to postpon...
22 Okt 20254min
Friedrich Merz under fire over ‘dangerous’ migration remarks
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, is facing strong criticism for what many describe as “dangerous rhetoric” on immigration.During a visit to the eastern state of Brandenburg, Merz said that German...
21 Okt 20254min
Frozen funds, frozen pipelines: EU leaders close to reaching a deal for Ukraine
Today, EU energy ministers are meeting to decide the future of Russian fossil fuels in the bloc, after years of delays and exemptions. At the same time, leaders are debating how to use frozen Russian ...
20 Okt 20254min
The Right to Decide - Episode 2: Women’s rights under threat
Who is threatening women’s rights and why?In the second episode of The Right to Decide, we uncover the forces driving the anti-gender movement with our host Sophie in ’t Veld and our guest Neil Datta,...
18 Okt 202512min
Europe’s digital scam epidemic: How big tech profits from fraud
Thousands of Europeans are losing their savings to fake investment ads on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. These scams use AI-generated deepfakes of politicians and celebrities, like Germany’s defence...
17 Okt 20254min
Crafts and hobbies bring Europeans back to themselves and each other
Across Europe, a quiet movement is taking shape. From knitting circles in Helsinki to pottery workshops in Brussels, people are rediscovering the simple, grounding act of making things by hand. What b...
17 Okt 202515min
‘Voluntary’ overtime: Inside Greece’s 13-hour workday
Greece’s parliament is voting today on a controversial labour reform proposed by the conservative government, allowing employees under “exceptional circumstances” to work up to 13 hours a day, for up...
16 Okt 20255min
