The Brief – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:08:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/cropped-cropped-Brand-avatar-_-CMYK-1-32x32.jpg The Brief – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com 32 32 The Brief – France’s political scene in chaos https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-frances-political-scene-in-chaos/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:20:42 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2107125 The Brief – The kids are federalist now https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-the-kids-are-federalist-now/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:20:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2106839 The Brief – Who needs a weak France? https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-who-needs-a-weak-france/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2105392 The Brief – Groundhog Day for Europe’s ‘far-right surge’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-groundhog-day-for-europes-far-right-surge/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:19:43 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2104746 The Brief – Remembering D-Day and its legacy to Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-remembering-d-day-and-its-legacy-to-europe/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:20:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2104023 The Brief – Make electric cars, not war https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-brief-make-electric-cars-not-war/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:20:23 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2103193 The Brief – Lord, protect me from my friends https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-lord-protect-me-from-my-friends/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:20:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2101824 The Brief – China as a global peace broker? https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-china/opinion/the-brief-china-as-a-global-peace-broker/ Thu, 30 May 2024 14:20:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2099935 The Brief – Is the EU ready to break taboos to restrain Israel? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-is-the-eu-ready-to-break-taboos-to-restrain-israel/ Wed, 29 May 2024 14:19:17 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2099139 The Brief – A nuclear blast that would kill nobody? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-a-nuclear-blast-that-would-kill-nobody/ Mon, 27 May 2024 14:20:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2097530 The Brief – What about LGBTIQ+ rights, Ursula? https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-what-about-lgbtiq-rights-ursula/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:19:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2096688 The Brief – New Caledonia: Another stone in Macron’s shoe https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-new-caledonia-another-stone-in-macrons-shoe/ Thu, 23 May 2024 14:20:52 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2096016 The Brief – TV duel that may set France’s political course https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-tv-duel-that-may-set-frances-political-course/ Wed, 22 May 2024 14:20:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2095266 The Brief – The cunning state of Azerbaijan https://www.euractiv.com/section/azerbaijan/opinion/the-brief-the-cunning-state-of-azerbaijan/ Tue, 21 May 2024 14:20:45 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2094398 The Brief – New Dutch coalition opts for a politics of defeat in Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-new-dutch-coalition-opts-for-a-politics-of-defeat-in-europe/ Fri, 17 May 2024 14:18:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2093161 The Brief – Open wounds in the flesh of a nation https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-open-wounds-in-the-flesh-of-a-nation/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:20:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2092521 The Brief – Merz in the driving seat in von der Leyen’s campaign https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-merz-in-the-driving-seat-in-von-der-leyens-campaign/ Wed, 15 May 2024 14:20:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2091764 The Brief – The rehearsal https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-the-rehearsal/ Tue, 14 May 2024 14:20:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2091170 The Brief – The EU election punching bag https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-the-eu-election-punching-bag/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:20:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2090514 The Brief – Time for an India free trade agreement https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-india/opinion/the-brief-time-for-an-india-free-trade-agreement/ Fri, 10 May 2024 14:23:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2089004 The Brief – Europe Day: Who’s actually waving the EU flag? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-europe-day-whos-actually-waving-the-eu-flag/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:17:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2087694 The Brief – Brace for frenzy of EU migration deals with third countries https://www.euractiv.com/section/migration/opinion/the-brief-brace-for-frenzy-of-eu-migration-deals-with-third-countries/ Tue, 07 May 2024 14:20:17 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2087952 The Brief – Looking back before we vote https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-looking-back-before-we-vote/ Mon, 06 May 2024 14:20:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2087664 The Brief – The EU has a media freedom problem https://www.euractiv.com/section/media/opinion/the-brief-the-eu-has-a-media-freedom-problem/ Fri, 03 May 2024 14:19:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2086694 The Brief – Imagine there’s no enlargement https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-imagine-theres-no-enlargement/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2086312 The Brief – Europe’s diplomatic crisis over bottom fishing https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/opinion/the-brief-europes-diplomatic-crisis-over-bottom-fishing/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:17:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2085016 European fisheries are at the heart of a diplomatic crisis brewing between the EU and the UK, their first trade spat since the UK left the European Union in February 2020.]]> The Brief – 1968, 2024: Students continuing the fight? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-1968-2024-students-continuing-the-fight/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:20:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2084677 The Brief – The curious case of ‘partnership’ in the AI landscape https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/opinion/the-brief-the-curious-case-of-partnership-in-the-ai-landscape/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:16:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2083890 OpenAI, Mistral AI, and Stability AI.]]> The Brief – When little Olaf meets big Xi https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-china/opinion/the-brief-when-little-olaf-meets-big-xi/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:20:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2082481 The Brief – Letta report has everything and nothing to do with June elections https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-letta-report-has-everything-and-nothing-to-do-with-june-elections/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:20:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2082306  ]]> The Brief – How Ursula von der Leyen’s pet project fell flat https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-brief-how-ursula-von-der-leyens-pet-project-fell-flat/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:20:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2081450 The Brief – Is the EU losing Georgia? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-is-the-eu-losing-georgia/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:20:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2080753 The Brief – The Gospel of Letta https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-the-gospel-of-letta/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:06:12 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2080090 When former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta presented his long-awaited report on the future of the single market to European leaders on Thursday, he was careful not to play up its significance.  ]]> The Brief – What to expect from Russia at D-Day anniversary? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-what-to-expect-from-russia-at-d-day-anniversary/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:21:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2079390 The Brief – The fallacy of EU Parliament’s budget discharges https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-institutions/opinion/the-brief-the-fallacy-of-eu-parliaments-budget-discharges/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:20:02 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2078543 The Brief – The Croatian conundrum https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-the-croatian-conundrum/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:20:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2077146 The Brief – Spot the differences: Attacks on Israel and Ukraine https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-spot-the-differences-attacks-on-israel-and-ukraine/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:21:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2076872 The Brief – EU tech policy moves towards defence and competitiveness https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/opinion/the-brief-eu-tech-policy-moves-towards-defence-and-competitiveness/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:19:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2076086 A subtle but unmistakable change is rippling through tech policy in Brussels and the discussion is moving towards a place where tech is primarily a tool for sovereignty while competitiveness in global markets is the top priority. ]]> The Brief – Below the radar https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-below-the-radar/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:22:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2075344 The Brief – Europe’s new industrial climate spin takes shape https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-brief-europes-new-industrial-climate-spin-takes-shape/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2074302 The Brief – Turning the page on the EU-Ukraine agricultural dispute https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/opinion/the-brief-turning-the-page-on-the-eu-ukraine-agricultural-dispute/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:20:16 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2073713 The end of the saga on the temporary liberalisation of Ukraine's imports to the EU could mark a new start in relations between Brussels and Kyiv.]]> The Brief – The First AI War https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-the-first-ai-war/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:20:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2072735 ethical challenge that killer robots, possessing, artificial intelligence and presumably looking like Terminator, would pose.]]> The Brief – The Keynesian times are over https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-the-keynesian-times-are-over/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:05:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2069481 The Brief – A more French EU around the corner? https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-institutions/opinion/the-brief-a-more-french-eu-around-the-corner/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:15:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2068797 The Brief – DSA is branching into genAI regulation for EU elections https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/opinion/the-brief-dsa-is-branching-into-genai-regulation-for-eu-elections/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2068420 The Brief – Will wind take it all? https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy/opinion/the-brief-will-wind-take-it-all/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:24:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2067779 The Brief – The Crocus falsification https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-the-crocus-falsification/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:20:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2067165 The Brief – EU industry: Uncompetitive by design? https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-eu-industry-uncompetitive-by-design/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:17:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2066404 The Brief – The Gabriel riddle https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-the-gabriel-riddle/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:20:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2065540 The Brief – Russian food ban gathers political consensus but farmers will be tougher to convince https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/opinion/the-brief-russian-food-ban-gathers-political-consensus-but-farmers-will-be-tougher-to-convince/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:20:11 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2064775 The Brief – Macron courts progressive voters for EU elections https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-macron-courts-progressive-voters-for-eu-elections/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2064035 In the space of three weeks, President Emmanuel Macron has declared himself in favour of several rather progressive measures. With EU elections around the corner, is he trying to woo younger and left-wing voters? ]]> The Brief – The budding ‘peace camp’ for European elections? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-the-budding-peace-camp-for-european-elections/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:16:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2063380 The Brief – A dangerous odyssey: Should EU leaders restrict growth to curb inflation? https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-a-dangerous-odyssey-should-eu-leaders-restrict-growth-to-curb-inflation/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:17:36 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2062435 The Brief – Voting under totalitarian rule https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-voting-under-totalitarian-rule/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:20:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2061635 The Brief – Putin 2030 https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-putin-2030/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:20:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2060404 The Brief – Living under communist rule https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-living-under-communist-rule/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:20:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2059602 The Brief – High level, high risk https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-high-level-high-risk/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:20:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2059359 The Brief – Is Macron sulking or harbouring last-minute EU plans? https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-is-macron-sulking-or-harbouring-last-minute-eu-plans/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:17:52 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2058830 The Brief – How broken is the Franco-German engine? https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-how-broken-is-the-franco-german-engine/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:20:23 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2058125 The Brief – Inflated debate: Why won’t the ECB cut rates? https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-inflated-debate-why-wont-the-ecb-cut-rates/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:19:43 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2056878 “No one,” Plato’s Socrates once famously declared, “who either knows or believes that there is another course of action, better than the one he is following, will ever continue on his present course.”]]> The Brief – Breton, Hayer, Kallas, Gozi… Where are the liberals’ leaders? https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-breton-hayer-kallas-gozi-where-are-the-liberals-leaders/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:21:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2056798 The Brief – The Taurus wiretap https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-the-taurus-wiretap/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:20:01 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2056161 information war” and accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to undermine unity in Berlin over its support to Ukraine.]]> The Brief – Who’s afraid of the big bad right? https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-right/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:17:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2055023 The Brief – Toward a Ukraine settlement? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-toward-a-ukraine-settlement/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:20:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2054282 The Brief – Realism has struck https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/opinion/the-brief-realism-has-struck/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2053531 The Brief – Navalny vs Russian propaganda https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-navalny-vs-russian-propaganda/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:20:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2053215 The Brief – The Belarus exception https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-the-belarus-exception/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:18:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2052938 The Brief – From Barroso to von der Leyen: Where next for the Green Deal? https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/opinion/the-brief-from-barroso-to-von-der-leyen-where-next-for-the-green-deal/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:12:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2051324 When I joined Euractiv 20 years ago to cover the EU’s environment policies, the talk in Brussels was all about the trade-off between green policies and economic growth. ]]> The Brief – Freedom isn’t free https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-freedom-isnt-free/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:20:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2051260 The Brief – The industrialists are back https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-the-industrialists-are-back/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:23:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2050494 History is a circle and the 90s are back: Look no further than the gatherings of Europe’s industrialists. ]]> The Brief – How much can one really give Ukraine? https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-how-much-can-one-really-give-ukraine/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:20:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2049842 In a bold move, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen told the Munich Security Conference her country will donate its entire stock of artillery to Ukraine, emptying its stockpile as a consequence.]]> The Brief – VDL is synonym for ‘more of the same’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-vdl-is-synonym-for-more-of-the-same/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:20:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2048849 Spitzenkandidat for the European elections and, according to a well-choreographed scenario, the EPP congress in Bucharest on 6 March will make official her bid to succeed herself as Commission chief.]]> The Brief – EU far-right, rightly incapable of having a manifesto https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-eu-far-right-rightly-incapable-of-having-a-manifesto/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:21:23 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2048291 The Brief – Brace for nuclear proliferation https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/opinion/the-brief-brace-for-nuclear-proliferation/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:20:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2047704 The Brief – Von der Leyen’s rocky road back to the Berlaymont https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-von-der-leyens-rocky-road-back-to-the-berlaymont/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:20:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2047172 The Brief – Combative in Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-combative-in-europe/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:21:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2046139 The Brief – Russian gas to Europe changes route https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-russian-gas-to-europe-changes-route/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:20:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2045814 The Brief – Germany is quietly going progressive https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-germany-is-quietly-going-progressive/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:17:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2045469 The Brief – The name is Bond, European defence bond https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-the-name-is-bond-european-defence-bond/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:20:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2044788 The Brief – A Russian propaganda win on a silver plate https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-a-russian-propaganda-win-on-a-silver-plate/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:20:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2043733 The Brief – A scoop with Taylor Swift https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-a-scoop-with-taylor-swift/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:20:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2043107 The Brief – Groundhog Mercosur https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-groundhog-mercosur/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:20:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2043176 The Brief – Welcome to the Tower of Babel  https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/opinion/the-brief-welcome-to-the-tower-of-babel/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:27:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2041781 The Brief – EU election is a battle of placeholders https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-eu-election-is-a-battle-of-placeholders/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:20:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2040908 The Brief – Leftists armed with lentils, leaflets, and a climate pretence https://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/opinion/the-brief-leftists-armed-with-lentils-leaflets-and-a-climate-pretence/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:20:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2040208 The Brief – Herding EU cats https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-herding-eu-cats/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:20:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2039658 The Brief – Technology can save the world, if we let it https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/opinion/the-brief-technology-can-save-the-world-if-we-let-it/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:18:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2039032 The Brief – Fortress Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-fortress-europe/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:20:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2038492 Festung Europa) was a military propaganda term used by both sides during World War II, which referred to the areas of continental Europe occupied by Nazi Germany, as opposed to the United Kingdom across the Channel.]]> The Brief – Farmers and politics: Time for choices https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/opinion/the-brief-farmers-and-politics-time-for-choices/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:20:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2038025 The Brief – Germany’s wrestle with the far right https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-germanys-wrestle-with-the-far-right/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:19:08 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2037397 Last weekend, around a million protesters took to the streets in various German cities to protest against the far right. However, even this new wave of civil commitment is unlikely to stop the astronomical rise of the AfD party.]]> The Brief – Davos and Kampala: Two separate worlds https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-davos-and-kampala-two-separate-worlds/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:19:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2036850 The Brief – The unbearable lightness of the European Socialists https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-the-unbearable-lightness-of-the-european-socialists/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:18:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2036186 The Brief – Macron: A disappointing performance https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-macron-a-disappointing-performance/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:20:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2035543 The Brief – In Brussels, they can hear you scream https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-in-brussels-they-can-hear-you-scream/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2034979 The Brief – Macron’s Renaissance… awaited https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-macrons-renaissance-awaited/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:22:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2034343 The Brief – Is the global policeman back? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-is-the-global-policeman-back/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:20:07 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2033885 The Brief – Whiskey on the rocks https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-whiskey-on-the-rocks/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:18:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2033062 The Brief – Next EU Commission should expect rough waters https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-brief-next-eu-commission-should-expect-rough-waters/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:20:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2032727 The Brief – ‘Baby Macron’ Attal may be short-lived blessing https://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/opinion/the-brief-baby-macron-attal-may-be-short-lived-blessing/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2032284 The Brief – Get your act together, Spain https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/opinion/the-brief-get-your-act-together-spain/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:20:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2031801 The European Commission is slowly digesting Spain’s unprecedented request for it to mediate between the country's main political parties and help renew the highest judicial authority, deadlocked for years, in yet another political mess that is hurting Madrid's credibility on the EU stage. ]]>