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Euroviews. Why is the EU struggling to define its future?
The time for feet dragging is over, but the sense of urgency is still missing. And there is more: In addition to being very demanding, these challenges need to be faced simultaneously. Is that even possible, Ricardo Borges de Castro asks.
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Draghi calls for EU common borrowing, end to national vetoes
The former Italian prime minister proposes "radical change" as the bloc faces aggressive competition from China and the US. Draghi touts use of controversial eurobonds; proposed plan for decarbonisation and competitiveness could entail defensive trade measures, he says.
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Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM?
A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit.
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Euroviews. Why Islamism will continue to threaten liberal democracies in Europe
Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes.
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Euroviews. Pivotal moment for EU AI Act: Who will lead the GPAI code of practice?
The (vice) chairs’ expertise and vision will be crucial in guiding GPAI rules for the future and ensuring that the European way to trustworthiness in the AI ecosystem will endure, Kai Zenner and Cornelia Kutterer write.
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Euroviews. EU politicians should stop mulling cooperation with the far right
Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes.
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Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy
Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write.
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Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict
Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes.
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Euroviews. Russia's ever-escalating hybrid war has the EU in its crosshairs
When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes.
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Analysis: Five ideas for EU governance reform
After five years of a 'geopolitical Commission' that introduced a large tranche of new legislation, the EU must now adapt and equip itself for an era of implementation and enforcement, say analysts — but how? Here are five innovative ideas proferred by think tanks ahead of the new mandate.
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Euroviews. In French elections, parties are ignoring the climate change nightmare
If you look at the big picture, despair is only allowed for a short moment. Then we must go back to work and continue the fight because hope is the strongest bond shared by all humanity, Adeline Rochet writes.
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Euroviews. How could France’s electoral turmoil affect consensus on Ukraine?
If French support falters, this could effectively become the event that kills the European consensus on standing firm against Russian aggression. You know who will be opening the champagne then, Celia Belin and Pawel Zerka write.
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Euroviews. New EU migration rules overlook cities and disregard human rights
The EU’s New Pact on Migration is designed to deliver a coordinated approach to European migration. However, it overlooks cities’ crucial integration role while reinforcing migration as a threat to be controlled, Simona Bieliūnė and Rutger Groot Wassink write.
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Euroviews. Sustainability vs competitiveness, Europe's key to a prosperous future
It's key to emphasise the imperative for more specific initiatives and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, which is not just a moral imperative but also an economic necessity, Maria van der Heide writes.
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'MeToo' movement stirs few changes in European Parliament’s groups
In 2018, parliament staff kicked off their own ‘MeToo’ movement to fight harassment, sexism, and abuse in the workplace. However, despite the increase in visibility, Euronews research shows that only one of seven political groups has reinforced internal protocols for the next term.
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Euroviews. After giving Egypt €7.4 billion, Brussels must abide by its own rules
As the EU is about to hand over billions to a neighbouring country, members of parliament have a responsibility to their voters to ensure that this money is spent in line with the union's laws, Hussein Baoumi writes.
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Euroviews. What can we expect from the new Ukrainian Mobilisation Act?
Ukraine's general need to strengthen its army in the fight against Russia presents European governments with new dilemmas. How does one deal with a potentially growing population of Ukrainians who may be unable to renew their documents, Oleksandra Deineko and Vilde Hernes write.
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Defence commissioner role needs industrial policy focus - analysts
The puzzle of who will get the EU's next top jobs is still unfolding, as is the reshuffling of portfolios for the coming mandate, which could include a European defence commissioner - but what powers could this figure get? Could it clash with the foreign policy chief?