Ukraine seeks to regain EU focus amid Israel/Iran crisis
With Russia's renewed attacks on Ukraine, calls to increase military support to Kyiv are rising – but fears of a huge escalation in the Middle East were also at the heart of discussions during the first day of the special European Council.Read on »
Hungary drifts closer towards conservative ECR alliance ANALYSIS
A rightwing conference in Brussels is stoking interest on possible future political allegiances ahead of the European elections in June.Read on »
Single market re-re-re-launch: will EU leaders listen this time?
Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta presented his report on relaunching the single market at Wednesday night's summit — the third of its kind in a little over a decade. Will EU leaders listen this time? Read on »
Minimum wage was 'game changer' in one-third of EU states
The EU's adequate minimum wage directive is already having a 'game-changer' effect in one-third of EU countries, according to a new report by the European Trade Union Institute. But the fight is not over yet. Read on »
EU leaders commit to social progress – without Sweden and Austria
The EU has committed to upholding its so-called social model, but without the support of Austria and Sweden. Meanwhile, critics have questioned the increased focus on competitiveness and lack of fiscal support. Read on »
Tusk now needs to win over Poland's conservative core
The local election results underscore how many voters are still unconvinced by the Polish prime minister’s leadership.Read on »
Will capital markets really solve EU defence woes?ANALYSIS
EU leaders are increasingly banking on private financiers to boost arms and ammunition production, but is it realistic to expect capital markets solve EU defence woes? Read on »
EU eyes teen turnout as next generation votesFEATURE
Lowering the voting age is a way of making mid-to-late teenagers feel listened to — but it is also a way of creating a habit, increasing the likelihood of them voting throughout their lives. And also possibly a youthful and idealistic ‘shield’ against more reactionary and right-wing middle-aged voters? Read on »
Will June elections change ‘Brussels So White’?
Black and brown members of the current European Parliament represent only three percent of the assembly’s composition — even though racial and ethnic minorities make up at least 10 percent of the EU population.Read on »
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