European agriculture is entering a decisive decade. A new European Commission study, released on 20 May 2026, confirms what many in the sector have long warned: climate pressures, demographic decline and regulatory complexity are converging to reshape farming across the continent. The report, based on fifteen case studies across eleven Member States, offers the clearest evidence yet that resilience is no longer a theoretical policy ambition but a daily operational necessity.
Rumours that the European Commission may have extended an invitation to Taliban representatives have triggered a fierce reaction from women’s rights organisations, though no invitation has been officially confirmed. The European Women’s Lobby, Europe’s largest umbrella organisation for women’s rights, issued a blistering open letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that even…
The European Commission’s long‑promised tech‑sovereignty package has been delayed once again, turning what was meant to be a defining moment for Europe’s digital ambitions into a slow‑motion reveal marked by hesitation and internal caution. After weeks of signalling that the file was ready, the presentation has now slipped to early June. When pressed on the…
President Ursula von der Leyen’s address to Parliament today was framed as a reflection on the future of the Single Market, but the political reality was far less subtle. Two years into the new parliamentary term, the quiet manoeuvring for the next Commission has already begun, and her speech carried all the hallmarks of a…
The European Parliament’s vote on Tuesday to demand a seven‑year EU budget 10 percent higher than the European Commission’s proposal is more than a routine skirmish in the annual Brussels budget ritual. It is a statement of political intent, a test of institutional confidence, and a reminder that the Parliament—often underestimated in budgetary debates—still knows…
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash The International Press Association (API-IPA) has expresses deep concern at what it calls the abrupt dismissal of journalist Gabriele Nunziati following a question he posed during the European Commission’s midday press briefing on 13 October. “Journalists ask difficult and inconvenient questions. That’s our job. It’s also still happens to…
Photo by Peter Stawowy on Unsplash The financial management of the EU’s 43 agencies was better in 2024 than in previous years, according to the annual audit report issued today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). However, the auditors have once again detected issues with budgetary management, public procurement procedures, and management and control…
Photo by Andrew Lvov on Unsplash The new EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) has entered into force. As of 29 October, the EU and Ukraine will benefit from an enhanced, stable, fair and permanent trade framework. The EU also says the upgraded DCFTA delivers additional, mutually beneficial trade liberalisation, while taking fully into account…
Photo by Roberta Sorge on Unsplash The European Commission has approved the addition of Olive taggiasche liguri and Carne Salada del Trentino from Italy to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) and Tharsys from Spain as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Olive taggiasche liguri are table olives and olive paste made from olives…
Photo by Atilla Bingöl on Unsplash From flooding in northern Italy to torrential rain in Slovenia and submerged subway stations in Paris, extreme weather events have become a reality in EU member states. Increasingly, heavy rainfall is causing flooded streets, evacuations, and billions in damage, placing enormous strain on cities and municipalities across the continent….
