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Mental health is a growing crisis across Europe, especially among young people. In a recent op-ed, András Kulja MEP called for a binding EU Action Plan focused on prevention, early support, and cross-sector reforms to address the root causes. Read the full opinion piece here:

In an op-ed this week, Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 outlines how the EU can take control of its security and defence as the US retreats. “Deterring Russia is not beyond our means,” he argues in a piece first published on Project Syndicate: bit.ly/4ksX5MW

“Russia is supporting Vučić. The EU is supporting Vučić, as is the US.” @BIRN journalist Sasa Dragojlo spoke to Eloise on Serbia’s growing media repression and state violence — and says the European Commission bears part of the blame. Read the full Q+A here:

The EU is planning to reboot its economy by reinventing its industry, but how will it get there? Our latest policy report explores the intricacies of the EU's Clean Industrial Deal with insights from Dan Jørgensen, Annalisa Corrado, Aura Salla, and more. bit.ly/3Hllp4X

The European Commission's move to fine both Apple and Meta for breaching the Digital Markets Act was a good start. But Stéphanie Yon-Courtin argues that the European Commission needs to more forcefully stand behind the law: bit.ly/3SLydEf

End-to-end encryption is getting heightened global attention. The European Commission’s new ProtectEU security strategy wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.

European democracy is facing both internal and external threats. In a recent op-ed, European Policy Centre’s Fabian Zuleeg argues that Europe can still defend its liberal democracy, but only if it finds the political courage to reclaim common ground. bit.ly/4daWddw

Nine years after the Brexit vote — and far from the fiery slogans that defined that referendum on Britain’s role in the European Union — the UK and EU have struck a deal that trades fish for firepower. In The Parliament Magazine’s latest newsletter, Arno Van Rensbergen dives into

.Friedrich Merz wants Germany to build Europe’s strongest army – a historic shift from postwar pacifism. But rising costs, political divides, and scepticism in the east could prove challenging. bit.ly/4k1pAS2

The EU risks sidelining cities in its 2028–2034 budget planning, the mayors of Leipzig (Burkhard Jung), Ghent (mathias de clercq), Braga, and Strasbourg (Jeanne Barseghian) contend in a new op-ed. They call for a formal role for cities in the budget process, arguing they are closer

Serbia is talking EU values, but walking an authoritarian tightrope — with China’s cash, Russia’s oil, and Brussels’ blessing. Eloise reports from Belgrade. bit.ly/4jqDH2i

Germany’s Chief of Defence has ordered the Bundeswehr to be fully equipped by 2029 — the same year Russia may be ready to strike allied NATO territory, Reuters reports. This timeline collides with Friedrich Merz’s bold vision to build Europe’s strongest conventional army after

The European Commission has begun enforcing the Digital Markets Act, but questions remain about its political resolve. In a recent op-ed, MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin argues that fines against Apple and Meta are a good start, but lack the high-level political visibility needed to reinforce

As it contends with @realdonaldtrump’s tariffs, the European Commission is turning inwards in an attempt to deepen its economic integration. But those plans are set to face a familiar obstacle: national interests, Federica Di Sario reports: bit.ly/3SK1T4V

EU member states on Tuesday approved a €150 billion joint loan programme to bolster the bloc’s defence and security. But amid the defence spending spree, what role can the @ECB play? In a new op-ed, Andris Šuvajevs argues that monetary policy could be the missing link in the EU’s

Interesting. According to the yearly CDN analysis of most influential media in Brussels, every publication declined from 2023 to 2024/25 except The Parliament Magazine and MLex. But social media going up. Biggest drop was The Economist & Bloomberg. cdn.bursonglobal.com/assets/2025_Eu…

Not so long ago, a single post from Donald J. Trump could send shockwaves through Brussels. Today, even a sweeping 50% tariff threat is met with a political shrug. But if the European Commission has so far played it safe, it now may need to play to win, writes Federica Di Sario in this

In a first since 1997, Orbán Viktor has banned Budapest Pride. Even more troubling, the European Commission reportedly told its commissioners not to attend. As Pride nears, writes Dave Keating in a new op-ed, Brussels has one last chance to support LGBT rights — with more than

Poland's presidential runoff on Sunday is shaping up to be a vote on its European future — and the race between Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki is neck and neck. Arno Van Rensbergen reports from Warsaw on what's at stake for the EU: bit.ly/4kh0yON