Key Stories
The war in Ukraine, economic challenges, climate change – many issues move Europe on a daily basis. Twice a week, we publish an article focussing on one leading topic of that week. Our articles feature a wide range of issues and voices from all over Europe, brought to you by the participating agencies of the European Newsroom. With this format, we aim to provide context surrounding each week’s topic and give you a better understanding of different European perspectives. The articles are based on the participating agencies’ EU coverage.
MEP Katarina Barley: Far-right alliances and disinformation challenge EU democracy
One year after the European elections, European Parliament Vice-President Katarina Barley reflects on the institution’s shifting power dynamics, growing far-right influence, the mounting threat of disinformation and the weakening of consumer rights.
EU wants to tackle global deforestation but meets resistance at home
As forests around the globe vanish at alarming rates, the EU is promoting tough new rules to curb deforestation and products linked to it. But political pressure is mounting at home to water them down, with heavy bureaucracy a primary concern.
Where have all the nurses gone? EU tackles healthcare labour shortage
Doctors, nurses, carers, pharmacists: No matter where you look across Europe, the continued lack of health professionals is weighing on a sector that has been in crisis for years.
Romania and Poland elections offer EU reprieve but far-right performs strongly
As far-right, nationalist and eurosceptic parties gain ground among European voters, elections on the European Union’s eastern flank are giving pro-EU forces cause for hope amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.