Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shed light on the importance of strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities and technologies. It has also underscored the principle of collective defense and the value of strong partnerships with like-minded allies.
The European Maritime Day is the annual event dedicated to discussing maritime affairs and the blue economy. This year's edition offers an excellent opportunity to explore the innovative marine data services that support the implementation of the EU's green priorities.
As the polls for the EU elections foresee a rise of the far-right, EFA proposes another alternative. Instead of continuing with “business as usual” or going backwards to the darkest years of Europe, EFA proposes a step towards the future.
Europe is at a critical junction, one with significant impacts on its ability to achieve its Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) objectives, key enablers of the twin sustainability and digital transition.
The world is preparing for a phase-out of fossil fuels following the historic COP28 agreement, but what does the energy mix of the future look like? According to Japanese engineering company IHI, interest in green ammonia in Europe is growing as heavy industries make the transition to greener technologies.
The European wind industry is starting 2024 with new optimism. An uptick in permitting, new investments and auction volumes has brought the EU’s 2030 wind energy target within reach. But there is absolutely no room for complacency.
From influencing tech giants to securing privacy rights and fostering global partnerships, Europe has shown its capacity for meaningful change. Let's dare to dream of a Europe leading the charge in climate neutrality, embracing diversity, and safeguarding digital freedoms.
Alcohol consumption trends have shifted in recent years, with daily consumption declining but occasional binge drinking continues to rise, according to a study published on Tuesday (23 January) by the French health agency SPF, which reflects a similar trend across Europe.
2023 will be remembered as a pivotal ‘year of AI,’ marked by significantly increased engagement with AI across the spectrum - from groundbreaking start-ups to global enterprises.
COSMILE Europe is a European cosmetic ingredient database that offers reliable, verified and scientifically supported information on almost 30,000 ingredients used in cosmetics.
There has been no progress in the areas of wellbeing, access to rights and quality of living for young people since 2018, according to the Youth Progress Index, presented by the European Youth Forum on Wednesday (18 October).
This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the hotly contested report on the regulation of sex work.
EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast is back and this week, we're looking at the wildfires that have devastated regions across southern Europe. The continent was once again battling scorching temperatures this summer, with wildfires blazing across Europe from Portugal to Greece. …
This week EURACTIV's health reporter Marta Iraola talks to Emilie Karafillakis, the European research lead at the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, about vaccine confidence in Europe, about why people lack trust in vaccination …
The European Union, a place where until a few years ago it was almost impossible to freely discuss the migratory drama, has decided to change course. If we can rise to this challenge, if we can truly show that 'there’s strength in unity', then there's still hope for a greater future for the EU.
French Secretary of State for Youth Sarah El Haïry on Thursday (24 November) called for young people to be granted a bigger role in political decision-making, ahead of Monday's EU Youth Council.
Data centres are the foundation of the digital economy. Every social media post, chat message and video upload relies on data centres. Without data centres there would be no Netflix, no autonomous driving, no online banking, no eGovernment and no rapid development of vaccines.
As world leaders meet in Egypt to address climate change, EURACTIV spoke to Lee Beck, senior Europe director at the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), about the EU’s pioneering climate policies and the ground-breaking "methane fee" coming into force in the US as of 2024.
Europe faces into a winter of uncertainty, and potentially discontent. The cost of living is rising rapidly, and the spectre of a recession looms. The average inflation rate across the EU was close to 8% in March, and citizens are feeling the pinch, with 53% of respondents to Eurofound’s Living, working and COVID-19 e-survey reporting that their household had difficulties making ends meet in spring 2022, and 16% indicating being in arrears on their household utility bills.
We need to seize the moment and continue raising awareness to improve the quality of life for those living with mental health conditions by addressing unmet medical needs and educating the community.
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The People’s Climate Festival or Klimafolkemødet, is an annual event in the Danish city of Middelfart, EDEN winner 2022, that is designed to put Climate first. The 3-day event is a call to action that puts climate at the top of the agenda.
The best way of dealing with Russia's energy war on the European Union is by using it as an opportunity, and speeding up the energy transition can kill three birds with one stone: energy security, climate crisis, and energy poverty, writes Alice Stollmeyer and Lukas Trakimavičius.
Wildfires raging through Europe this summer have burned the second-largest area on record, even though the region is only halfway through its typical fire season, according to data from the European Union's Joint Research Centre.
