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The AI boom is driving a need for huge data centres that consume vast volumes of water and energy. In the face of growing resistance, big tech companies are looking for new regions to build them in. Can a country like Spain, in the midst of a climate emergency, take this gamble? Meta and other internet giants think so.

As national politics turns right, a fresh push for drugs decriminalisation and legal regulation is coming from the cities.

Fighting climate change demands addressing underlying political injustice.

Though an important step, the EU AI Act makes major concessions to corporate interests and law enforcement authorities.

Seizing frozen Russian assets would help Europe reconcile military support for Kyiv with tightening national budgets. But there are risks.

A dominant view of climate justice pushes for richer nations to pay others to “solve” climate change. But this renders climate justice a commodity.

Poland's new governing coalition is making good on its pledges, but side-lining the president has exposed it to accusations of undemocratic action.

Low voter participation in EU elections can undermine the democratic legitimacy of the EU Parliament. What could bring Europe closer to its citizens?

Theatre can be used to bring people together to devise solutions to daunting systemic abuses.

Recent protests across Europe and worldwide show growing frustration among farmers. A policy U-turn on trade could bring farmers back onside.