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Euroviews. I am running for the next UN Secretary-General. This is why

The UN chief is chosen in an opaque process by countries seeking to uphold the status quo without any public involvement. This results in the selection of the person that will upset the least, or appease the most of those hyper-polarized powers, Colombe Cahen-Salvador writes.

Belgium

Euroviews. As NATO turns 75, this is how it can overcome complacency

The take-home message is that another 75 years of NATO really shouldn’t be taken for granted, Dylan Macchiarini Crosson writes.

World News

Euroviews. Landmines are being used again. Bold UN action must help their victims

A generation after the Ottawa mine ban treaty, a new conflict sees the use of land mines rise again. The new UN Human Rights Council action could be used to hold states accountable in post-war decontamination and support for victims, six notable human rights advocates write.

Afghanistan

Euroviews. This Ramadan, Muslim world can end gender apartheid in Afghanistan

The Taliban's authority hinges on their purported adherence to Islamic law. However, that is based on a fundamentally flawed, selective and extreme interpretation of Islamic texts, meaning their policies are against their own stated principles, Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al Issa writes.

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Economy

Euroviews. Europe’s long-term economic growth is tied to frontier markets

Europe’s long-term economic prospects will not be created by intra-European initiatives alone but instead on growing relationships with rapidly expanding frontier markets like Africa, Elizabeth Rossiello writes.

Tech News

Euroviews. Digital Product Passports: What are they? And how do they impact you?

Consumers in the EU can feel assured that in a few years, they will have access to a wealth of information that will change how they consider purchasing decisions and contribute to a more sustainable society, Lars Rensing writes.

Climate

Euroviews. As heatwave season looms, is Paris ready for the 2024 Olympics?

With the world’s cities set to be home to more than two-thirds of the global population by 2050, it is crucial we learn to act, rather than react — before it’s too late, Jonathan Birdwell writes.

Tech News

Euroviews. 'Regulation stifles innovation' is a misguided myth

Governments and tech companies should not fear regulation as it does not need to come at the cost of innovation. In fact, any policy development that is founded on this principle is ultimately one that can be more successful, Michael Bąk writes.

Europe News

Euroviews. We could crowdfund a progressive Europe for the people, by the people

Progressives are struggling to not only mobilise citizens behind movements that can effectively push back at the rising tide of right-wing populism, but also win. A move towards community financing could give them the ammunition they need, Mar Garcia Sanz writes.

Economy

Euroviews. Equal pay laws in Europe are failing — transparency could be the key

Women often remain unaware of pay discrimination in their work, due to companies being able to keep salaries a secret. Pay transparency would fix this, Prof Roland Erne writes.

Israel

Euroviews. View from Israel: 'Guterres wants Israel to lose, but he will fail'

Hamas understands that it can not win on the battlefield, so it tries to win in the court of global public opinion. Guterres, unfortunately, appears to be the poster boy for these efforts, Middle East Forum Israel’s Nave Dromi writes.

Turkey

Euroviews. Turkish local elections will deliver yet another political thriller

A potential victory of the opposition will undoubtedly have significant consequences for Turkey, and the future of Turkey is certainly important for the future of Europe, Dr Demir Murat Seyrek writes.

Nature

Euroviews. To protect caged animals, we are suing the European Commission

Pursuing legal action is not a choice we have taken lightly, but we cannot allow the European Commission to break its promises to citizens. Most importantly, we cannot stand by silently while millions of animals continue to suffer in cages, Olga Kikou writes.

Nature

Euroviews. What brings together Ukraine and Vanuatu? Sadly, it's ecocide

While our countries face vastly different challenges, we are united not only with each other but also with all others in the need to find a lasting, global solution, Maksym Popov and Ambassador Odo Tevi write.

World News

Euroviews. Europe needs to embrace pragmatism to not lose the Global South

The EU and other like-minded allies must fully wake up from our previous unipolar dream — and stable world — and step forward as a credible key partner for the Global South in this turbulent decade, Radu Magdin writes.

Russia

Euroviews. What does Putin’s farcical ‘re-election’ mean for the EU?

Appeasement is off the table. Europe needs to unite and get serious about the truly existential threat that Putin’s brutal regime poses, Michael Emerson writes.

Climate

Euroviews. Are water cycles the missing piece of the climate crisis puzzle?

Climate models are based largely on extrapolating fossil fuel emissions. But is a missing critical factor linked to plants and water making things worse, Eurof Uppington writes.

Climate

Euroviews. Buildings create 37% of greenhouse gases. Here's how to change that

Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes.

Sci-Tech

Euroviews. Are we doing enough for women of colour in science?

Building spaces for African women in science requires resources. As well as funding, we need buy-in from their male peers to help construct safe spaces for them to flourish, Pauline Gerrard writes.

Europe News

Euroviews. European voters have eighty days to decide on how to reverse the gloom

Fear as a campaign card is getting weaker with every election. To mobilise their voters, pro-European parties will instead need to inspire with a clear and tangible vision of a strong and united Europe, Pawel Zerka writes.