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Ten economic fault lines the EU cannot ignore in 2026
In 2025, uncertainty became the dominant buzzword in economic debates — but that does not mean policymakers can afford to stop looking ahead. On the contrary, identifying the key economic fault lines that will shape 2026 is now more important than ever, writes economics columnist Judith Arnal.
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Ten economic fault lines the EU cannot ignore in 2026Column
In 2025, uncertainty became the dominant buzzword in economic debates — but that does not mean policymakers can afford to stop looking ahead. On the contrary, identifying the key economic fault lines that will shape 2026 is now more important than ever, writes economics columnist Judith Arnal.Read on »
Trump’s new Greenland gambit renews Arctic power struggle
The US administration's renewed push “to have” Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory whose global importance has recently shifted from remote island to linchpin of Arctic security and green‑tech supply chain, has prompted the EU to push back.Read on »
Making the news make sense with numbers and statisticsOpinion
Statistical literacy among journalists and readers is important. The old newsroom cliche 'don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story' takes on a life of its own when it comes to numbers. Especially if they make a good headline.Read on »
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EU working on a ‘new paradigm’ to tackle irregular migration
The European Commission says it is working on a "new paradigm" to tackle migration, following a letter from 19 member states.Read on »
From welfare to 'Wild West': The man who profited from Sweden’s refugee crisis
The refugee influx of 2015 triggered a surge in a particular kind of criminality in Sweden — not among the refugees themselves, but among those paid to receive them. A former darling of the progressive left in Sweden turned the 2015 refugee crisis into a lucrative business, exposing a "wild west" approach to housing people who had fled wars and persecution.Read on »
Listen: How religious power is still shaping abortion laws in some European countriesPodcast
In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Evi Kiorri examines the historical and current influence of religious institutions on abortion policy across Europe, and the political forces maintaining these restrictions. Read on »
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EU opts for joint borrowing after marathon talks on Russian frozen assets fail
EU leaders decided to use joint borrowing instead of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine, in a big win for Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever, who had long opposed the idea of a reparations loan amid fears of retaliation from Russia. Read on »
Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg urge more EU action on Gaza ceasefire
Foreign ministers from Spain, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg have jointly urged the EU to use its “considerable leverage” with Israel to address what they describe as still a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, despite ceasefire efforts.Read on »
EU Commission scraps 2035 combustion engine ban in major win for car lobby
The European Commission has overturned a planned ban on European car manufacturers producing petrol-driven vehicles after 2035, in a major win for the EU’s industry lobby on Tuesday. "Clinging to combustion engines won't make European automakers great again,” warned one environmental group.Read on »
Why the EU should pay attention to Putin’s Kyrgyzstan visitOpinion
The size and composition of Vladimir Putin's delegation, including Roman Abramovich and the head of the Central Bank, and their red-carpet reception in Bishkek shows accelerating rapprochement between Bishkek and Moscow — and casts ominous doubt over future respect for human rights in what was once Central Asia’s most promising democracy.Read on »
Euro dreams or mafia schemes? Inside Bulgaria’s deeper crisisFeature
The collapse of the Bulgarian government last week following massive anti-graft protests puts in sharp relief a state captured by deep corruption that has for years served the interests of a ruling elite. Read on »
EU to begin internal asylum relocations on 12 June
Asylum seekers reaching Europe's shores will start being relocated to other EU states from 12 June next year. Interior ministers agreed that at least 21,000 people should be relocated — short of the European Commission's 30,000 initial figure. Read on »
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