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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted most European member states to consider significantly boosting military spending after years of underinvestment. Many national budgets have already increased military expenditures. What next for the defence industry base?
In the face of escalating ecological, social, economic, and political challenges threatening life on Earth, a European network championing community-led climate change and sustainability initiatives has evolved.
The ECB's expected rate cut on 6 June—the first since 2019—comes at a time of widespread concerns about the state of the European economy.
It is estimated that over 7 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease in Europe, and there is increasing concern about the ability to combat the disease with Europe's ageing population. In this series of articles, Euractiv will explore the state …
A new series of reports published recently by the World Bank in partnership with the European Commission paints a troubling picture of Europe’s readiness to handle the effects of climate change over the coming years.
With CODE’s first public event held in Brussels on 22 May 2024, the technology coalition emerged as a serious new stakeholder in the Brussels digital, tech, and competition policy discussion.
EU-India relations face an important year. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two. And both have elections. With the second round of the EU-India TTC due in July and talks continuing on a EU-India FTA, 2024 provides an opportunity to build on the positive work already achieved.
Over the past five years, Ursula von der Leyen’s College of Commissioners has presented a long list of legislative texts covering issues ranging from Green Deal legislation to defence industrial programmes.
EU-China relations face another critical year. As geo-political tensions rise, what role will China play? How can China find common ground with the EU and work together to resolve regional, industrial and other conflicts?
The EU is a significant player in the global leather market, with a diverse range of products and industrial processes within its leather industry, but how are Europe's tanneries improving safety while focusing on sustainability?
Over 2.5 million young people, aged between 15 and 24, are unemployed in the European Union. The EU youth unemployment rate is more than double the overall unemployment rate. So, how can Europe get its youth into work?
2024 brings a new European Union mandate and a multitude of challenges. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plans to be increasingly visible and relevant as the EU navigates climate and technological change, and new employment challenges.
From seeds to satellites, agriculture has come a very long way. Today's farms increasingly deploy drone technology, 5G mobility, and soil monitoring solutions from the deep tech sector.
Sports venues are notorious for their environmental impact. Issues with energy consumption, transport and waste management make these venues easy targets for individuals concerned about protecting the environment.
This Special Report explores how policy makers, foresters and local communities are fighting against fight climate change with tree planting. In particular it examines how individuals are balancing some of the sustainability trade-offs associated with tree planting, to ensure that Europe's …
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Europe’s telecoms industry wants a fully functioning Single Market in the Digital Decade firmly on the 2024 political agenda. This special report series examines how Europe can become the best place to live in the Digital Age.
Nickel is an important part of EV battery manufacturing because of its energy density and capacity retention. Demand for nickel is on an upward trajectory as EV sales surge, but despite extensive recycling efforts, nickel demand continues to outpace supply.
A Human-Animal Bond Report was launched at the EU Companion Animals Stakeholder Summit on 20 March in Brussels, advocating advancements in companion animal policy to improve human and animal health and wellbeing.
On 20 March, at the ALDE Party Extraordinary Congress Brussels 2024, ALDE announced their chosen spitzenkandidat, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, who will be the new face of their party. This report looks at ALDE's position and prospects in the EU's political landscape.
In early 2025, Europe will implement a uniform, pan-EU framework under the new Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR), addressing disparities in evaluating the clinical value of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
The rapid rise in artificial intelligence led to the first-ever legal framework on AI at the end of 2023, the EU's AI Act. This report explores the role of media in today's new AI landscape.
Despite the passing of the Critical Raw Materials Act in 2023, Europe's reliance on importing critical raw materials remains a concern. In this series, Euractiv explores the EU's different routes to close the competitiveness gap in raw materials and decrease reliance on unpredictable suppliers.
On International Women's Day, the European Commission released its 2024 Report on Gender Equality in the EU, offering insights into the advancements made in implementing the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. This report looks at women's rights and gender equality in the EU.
