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The upcoming EU digital services act marks a key moment for democracy across the bloc, writes Iverna McGowan.

Genome editing does not pose any additional hazards compared to conventional breeding or other genetic modification methods, meaning that existing guidance is adequate for their assessment, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has concluded.

The challenging procedure of ratifying the EU-Mercosur deal is being held up due to a combination of the COVID-19 health crisis and considerable criticism from member states. EURACTIV's partner Efeagro takes a look at the current state of play.

As the EU moves forward with its circular economy agenda, a holistic approach is needed using all the tools https://eurac.tv/9RXTavailable, including the concept of Urban Mining, writes Laurent Chokoualé Datou, Vice President of Public Affairs at the International Copper Association

The Union for the Mediterranean, founded 25 years ago, brings together 42 countries, including the entire EU, to cooperate on economic, social and climate issues. In an interview with EURACTIV Germany, General Secretary Nasser Kamel explains how the Union is taking action against the COVID crisis.

The way EU money is spent and doubts about its recipients are more of a concern than the actual size of spending for the population of countries traditionally thought of as fiscally conservative, according to a poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) think tank.

Global deaths from terrorism have fallen for a fifth consecutive year, according to the 2020 Global Terrorism Index, but far-right attacks have increased by 250% globally, to a level not seen in the last 50 years, with the pandemic likely to exacerbate the trend.

Transport and mobility play a vital role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. European transport policy is designed to meet their needs as well as to address climate change and reap the benefits of digitisation. The European Commission...

The European Commission published new findings on Wednesday (11 November) that confirm aviation's non-CO2 climate impact is substantial, as the EU executive mulls how to regulate plane travel in the decades to come.

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Poland's main figure in opposing the government's judicial reforms has, Judge Igor Tuleya, has lost his immunity from prosecution, Spain's measures to 'save Christmas', and so much more.

BiH Presidency Chairman Milorad Dodik, who attended a round table before the UN Security Council, attacked BiH High Representative Valentin Inzko, calling him a monster and a foreigner who cooperates only with Bosniaks from Sarajevo and speaks only on their...

The North Macedonian authorities have so far discovered 15,000 artillery shells from World War I near a football stadium in Bitola, a city in the southwestern part of North Macedonia. Authorities confirmed that 5,000 75mm shells had already been stored...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its €65 million investment on Tuesday to help modernise and digitise Serbia’s elementary and high schools. “In line with Serbia’s national education strategy, this investment by the EIB will improve the digital capacities of...

A group of Hungarians from Slovakia issued a statement supporting the Hungarian and Polish position on the rule of law, which was the main reason for the two member states to veto the EU budget and recovery fund. The statement...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will step back from his aggressive stance toward Europe “in the first sign of EU unity”, a source in Brussels has told EURACTIV.com.

A tender to decide who builds a new unit at a Czech nuclear power plant may face delays after security services and opposition parties raised concerns about the possible participation of bidders from China and Russia, officials said.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ government proposes to increase defence spending to 1.46% of the country’s GDP in the planned budget for 2021, the prime minister told the Czech Armed Forces, thus rejecting all efforts – notably by the Communist...

Greece State Minister George Gerapetritis triggered strong reactions after saying that an increased number of intensive care units (ICUs) would cause more deaths. “We must first of all protect ourselves so that we do not have to resort to the...

Spain’s socialist government approved a nationwide health plan to ensure a “safe Christmas” for all, which will be presented to Spain’s regional authorities on Wednesday for discussion and final approval. In the plan, seen by EFE, the government recommends that...

A coordinated EU approach on measures to be applied across the bloc over the Christmas period is currently being discussed, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed following an exchange of views with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The...