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EU Inc: Why the Commission's startup plan might be falling apart

EU Inc, the Commission’s promise to strengthen the EU’s startup market and keep startups from moving abroad, is facing roadblocks that make its adoption by 2026 difficult. Will the 28th regime survive?

27 October 2026

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EU-Inc: is the EU’s startup booster losing steam?

With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative.

26 October 2026

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Less product, same price: what is supermarket ‘shrinkflation’?

From chocolate bars to toothpaste, everyday products are getting smaller while prices stay the same. Known as “shrinkflation,” this is making groceries increasingly expensive for Europeans, who end up paying the same for less.

23 October 2026

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High rent, expensive food: Can the EU help citizens with inflation?

Volatile energy prices have pushed consumer price indices across major EU economies. Now, they nearly double the ECB’s inflation target of 2%.

21 October 2026

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Can Europe beat the cost-of-living crisis?

From supermarket shelves and energy bills to housing and education, rising prices are putting pressure on households across Europe. But which sectors are being hit hardest by inflation? What is the EU doing to ease the burden on consumers?

19 October 2026

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Is the European Security Council the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks?

The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage.

13 October 2026

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Why does the EU want a European Security Council? Take our poll

The EU wants to build a new security mechanism to face hybrid threats, like drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage. But does it really need a new Security Council?

12 October 2026

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Faster returns, stricter controls: The EU's plan to tighten migration

The EU is cracking down on migration two months after launching the Migration and Asylum Pact. Migrants with no right to stay must leave and may be transferred to “return hubs”. A new European Return Order will include key elements of return decisions. But is the EU prepared?

6 October 2026

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Ukraine warns of fake government and media sites tied to Russia

Ukraine's security agency claims that Russia is impersonating official government sites to spread disinformation and collect personal data.

5 October 2026

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What’s next for EU migration policy? Take our poll

EU ministers are moving to tighten migration policy, with new return rules, stronger Frontex powers, expanded border surveillance and deeper cooperation with countries of origin and transit. Is the EU handling migration effectively?

5 October 2026

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Fact check: What's going on with Spain’s 'Maricarmen' protests?

Spanish protests against the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen have led to misleading claims about Spain's housing activists and the wider rental crisis.

2 October 2026

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What is an EU 'associate member'? Why is Canada the first?

European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen formally invited Canada to become the EU’s first-ever “associate member”. What is an “associate member” and what does this mean for Canada and the EU?

29 September 2026

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Does Europe need new global partners? Take our poll

Could Canada become a test case for a wider EU partnership model? Relations reached a historic turning point when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested making Canada the EU’s first-ever "associate member”.

28 September 2026

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EU Kids act: The EU’s plan to make the internet safer for kids

The new EU KIDS ACT bans social media for under-13s but allows "mini accounts" for 13-15-year-olds. No infinite scrolling, push notifications, and contacts from strangers. Video games, AI chatbots, and app stores must be “safe by design".

22 September 2026

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Can the EU protect kids from the dangers of social media?

The European Commission is set to announce new measures to protect children online. The EU Kids Act will establish a “digital majority age” of 15, regulating spaces like TikTok, Instagram, and certain video games.

21 September 2026

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EU Digital Identity Wallet: what it is and how it works

By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries?

15 September 2026

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All your docs in one app? New EU e-wallet could solve admin issues

Would you trust a single, EU-backed digital service to hold all your legal, professional, and medical information? The EUDI Wallet wants to simplify administrative tasks by storing citizens’ documents in a single system that works across all member states.

14 September 2026

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EU Right to Repair could save consumers €12 billion

Fewer than one in five broken household appliances is repaired in major EU economies, as high costs and hassle push consumers to buy new instead. Repairs still cost European households around €12 billion a year. Can the EU make fixing things easier and cheaper?

8 September 2026

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Can the new EU rules save you hundreds on broken appliances?

Broken toaster? Dead vacuum? Faulty fridge? For most Europeans, the answer is not repair but replacement. And that convenience comes with a large price tag: almost €12 billion a year.

7 September 2026

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What does Iceland’s “No” vote mean for the EU’s enlargement policy?

Iceland won’t reopen EU membership negotiations after 58.2 percent voted against in Saturday’s referendum. Does this challenge whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond finances?

1 September 2026