European Commission

The digital space needs to be regulated according to a new set of principles that protect fundamental rights but also user freedoms.

While it has been framed as a success, the EU budget deal represents an alarming blow to the European Commission’s power to uphold the rule of law.

The EU may turn a blind eye to attacks on rule of law by the Bulgarian government, but its people are demanding an end to endemic corruption.

As China uses the crisis to extend its influence, Europe needs ambitious policies for economic recovery if it wants to be a relevant global player.

Still to be ratified, the EU-Mercosur agreement could entrench centuries-old inequality between the two regions, as well as threaten the planet.

As crisis looms, this analysis tracks Europe’s failed record on banking reform since 2008, exposing the opportunities missed along the way.

Producing and consuming in a manner that is more respectful of biodiversity means rethinking international trade and the rules that govern it.

Far-right populism and green politics are now rivals in opposite corners of a polarised political ring.

The European Green Deal is being pursued as an economic matter. In a geopolitical world, it needs to be geopoliticised.

Longstanding problems with EU climate policy have been overcome and real money is on the table for the transition. The question is will it be enough.