Society and culture
Strong intellectual property is critical to competitive edge
European intellectual property policies are weakening Europe’s competitive edge at the very moment that EU leaders have recognized the importance of restoring the region’s status as a global economic superpower.
Unlocking the full value of adult immunization
Georgia not ready for EU, says ruling party
US slams Georgia’s ‘Kremlin-inspired’ foreign agent bill
Europe’s hard-right bags big win after ‘own goal’ by Brussels mayors
It’s AI’s world, and we’re just voting in it
Brussels venue withdraws from Orbán conference
Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war
France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating internal French political and religious divisions, which have been a frequent source of domestic tensions.
Georgia’s EU bid is being sabotaged by its own government, Brussels fears
Some 80 percent of Georgians want to join the EU, but the government seems to fear that membership could undermine its grip on power.
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers
Hundreds of European conservatives gathered in Cyprus for a “cultural weekend” that mixed policy discussions, networking and time away from the bureaucratic machine.
Zelenskyy reveals his Trump playbook: An invitation and a warning
In an exclusive interview, the president of Ukraine talks about his outreach to Trump, stalled Ukraine aid and Russia’s growing influence in the U.S.
The value of consulting
It’s time to wake up to the value of modern British management consultancy.
On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path
As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
Which of your fave Taylor Swift, Drake and Beyoncé songs has Chechnya banned?
The Eras Tour won’t be coming to Grozny anytime soon.
Scooter that whizzed François Hollande to lover’s apartment could be yours
For €10,000.
EU warns candidate country Georgia over disputed ‘foreign agent’ law
‘The EU regrets that it is once again being considered,’ foreign policy department said about controversial legislation.
Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris faces political reckoning
As the mayor celebrates 10 years in office with a track record of urban transformation, a political backlash leaves her future uncertain.
JK Rowling, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk are fuming over Scotland’s hate crime law. Here’s why.
A legal shake-up aimed at protecting minorities angers high-profile opponents on freedom of speech grounds.
UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills
Britain turned down an offer to remain a member of the cultural exchange program after Brexit.
Georgia’s ruling party brings back disputed Russia-style ‘foreign agent’ law
Efforts to tighten restrictions on civil society and campaigners led to widespread protests last year.
Putin the autocrat comes of age
Тhe Moscow attack by radical Islamists could have been a wake-up call. But it doesn’t seem like it will be.
Nigel Farage owns the libs … by gorging on Easter eggs
Health warnings are too woke for Britain’s Brexiteers.
EU discord over Ukraine free trade spells trouble for Kyiv’s accession hopes
EU countries’ bickering over whether to grant Ukraine’s farm production another year of access to their markets could well be a taste of what’s to come if Kyiv becomes the bloc’s 28th member.
Inside the shadowy global battle to tame the world’s most dangerous technology
Can anyone control AI?
Belgium’s Didier Reynders to compete for Council of Europe top job
It is unclear who will replace the EU’s justice commissioner during his leave of absence.
Why we must de-risk and embrace regenerative farming
Healthier, more sustainable food systems are integral to climate-neutral ambition — and flagship EU law is essential to support farmers in transition to low-carbon, high biodiversity and fairer farming practices.
Pioneering policy leadership in a transformative era
At the European University Institute in Florence, a new executive master program transforms policy professionals into agents of change.