DeepSeek: is China’s AI chatbot a threat to European privacy?
A Chinese AI app is causing a stir in Germany — and it’s not because of its performance.
Power to the people: how the EU is making the green transition a citizen-led mission
The EC's new initiative puts citizens, local communities, and small organisations at the heart of the energy transition. With a human-first approach, the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub (CEAH) aims to turn sustainable energy from a political promise into a grassroots movement.
More than just rooftops: five facts about solar power
When you think of solar energy, you probably picture panels on the roofs of family homes.
The asylum amendment and institutional regression in Greece
The Greek asylum amendment of July 2025 suspends protection rights for arrivals from Libya, igniting strong institutional and legal backlash.
Europe at a crossroads: skills shortages, surpluses, and the digital shift
Why are chefs more in demand than clerks, and why is finding a young truck driver so hard these days?
Europe’s workforce is shrinking – and that’s a big deal
An ageing population, low birth rates and the emigration of young people – this combination could seriously shake the future of the EU labour market. But there's still time to turn the tide.
The European confrontation with Palestine
In late July, Europe showed rare signs of breaking from the inertia that has long defined its stance on the Palestinian question. The recognition of a Palestinian state by G7 leaders, the first pressures on Israel, mark a rare window for political realignment. Whether this turn becomes a coherent strategy or fades into symbolism remains to be seen.
TikTok bans #SkinnyTok worldwide – but it was France, not the EU, that made it happen
TikTok responded to direct pressure from the French government by banning the global use of the hashtag #SkinnyTok. The decision raises important questions about the efficacy of EU-level digital regulation.
