Work The world’s top 10 universities in 2024 revealed - and 5 are in Europe European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row. 05/08/2023
Lebanon Euroviews. In Lebanon, it is difficult to know what rock bottom is It is a humanitarian duty for the Council of the European Union to support the people of Lebanon and issue targeted sanctions against those who continue to promote their own interests to the detriment of the population, Zena Wakim writes. 04/08/2023
Europe News Baltic countries reach deal to cut off from Russian power grid quicker Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to speed up their integration into the European Union's electricity system in order to desynchronize from the Russian power grid. 03/08/2023
World News EU strengthens restrictions on Russia's ally Belarus The EU extends the scope of restrictions on Belarus to prevent Russia from using its neighbour to circumvent international sanctions. 03/08/2023
Poland Diplomatic spat after Poland calls Ukraine ‘ungrateful’ The eastern flank of the European Union — particularly Poland — continues to play a crucial role in helping Ukraine fight against Russia’s invasion. A recent diplomatic squabble over grain imports, compounded by historical issues, puts the once stable footing at risk. 03/08/2023
World News Euroviews. This is how the defence sector could start marching to a greener tune Time is ticking for the defence sector. A net-zero target by 2050 is no easy task, and with a worsening climate crisis, the industry has a mountain to climb, Karem Akoul writes. 02/08/2023
Europe News Wildfires: How Europe is preparing for what's to come Scientists are predicting longer-burning wildfires in future decades. As Greece and Italy hit new records, does Europe need a new fire prevention strategy? 02/08/2023
Economy EU, eurozone unemployment rates remain at historic low in June The European Union's unemployment rate remained stable at its historic low of 5.9% in June, according to Eurostat. 01/08/2023
Europe News This EU country is now the only one without a single female minister Hungary this week became the only country in the European Union without a female minister as Judit Varga officially stepped down on Monday evening. 01/08/2023
World News Euroviews. Is Europe's commitment to uphold media freedom a false promise? EU member states claim a balance must be struck between the need to protect SLAPP targets and the need to ensure access to justice. We agree. SLAPP targets are no less deserving of access to justice than those who persecute them, Emma Bergmans and Corinne Vella write. 31/07/2023
Europe News European Commission president pledges support to the Philippines European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would not tolerate aggression in the Indo-Pacific region in a speech in Manila. 31/07/2023
World News Euroviews. European politicians want to protect forests abroad — but not at home Member states’ double standards on maintaining their own forests threaten not only to undermine the EU’s international credibility on environmental leadership but their very ability to galvanise global climate action, Hannah Mowat writes. 28/07/2023
Economy EU fiscal rules couldn't reduce debt in the last 25 years: Gentiloni Paolo Gentiloni, the European Commissioner for the economy, offered on Friday a candid assessment of the European Union's fiscal framework. 28/07/2023
Economy Euroviews. Are Europe's small, family-owned hotels at risk of disappearing? The continent's local establishments are in a steady state of decline, and the continent's rich cultural diversity in travel and tourism is giving way to chainification, Peter Lochbihler writes. 27/07/2023
Cambodia Euroviews. The EU has to be aware of the ultimate threat to Cambodia's democracy If the West were to recognise recent election results enabling a dynastic one-party state, it would mean encouraging dictators worldwide and failing the Cambodian people and the international legal order, Sam Rainsy writes. 26/07/2023
Ukraine Ukraine tackles corruption in bid to join EU for a more stable future Ukraine's recent push to tackle corruption is part of a decade-long battle that only accelerated after Russia’s full-scale invasion and its formal application to join the European Union. 26/07/2023
Mobility EU approves new law to add more EV chargers across Europe The new law will ensure that EV owners in Europe can travel across the bloc with complete coverage, allowing them to easily pay for recharging their vehicles without apps or subscriptions. 25/07/2023
World News Euroviews. Renewables could crisis-proof Europe's small and medium businesses No-brainer actions like installing solar panels on warehouse rooftops or retrofitting offices with heat pumps are not just good financial decisions. They help businesses to take control of their own energy security, Duygu Kutluay writes. 25/07/2023
Europe News New EU law plans for smartphones to include replaceable batteries The EU wants to prevent manufacturers from making it difficult for consumers to change their devices' batteries safely and cheaply. 25/07/2023
My Europe Series State of the Union: Grain deal ends as Latin America comes to Brussels The long-term viability of the agreement between Kyiv and Moscow had been up in the air for some time now. 21/07/2023