Blooded minerals of the green transition
Cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo powers the global green transition, yet its path runs through Chinese refineries, locking Europe into dependence. Behind every battery lies displacement, pollution, and human rights abuses. Without fair local investment and ethical supply chains, the “green” transition risks becoming a new form of colonial exploitation.
The rationality of far-right irrationalism: how the AfD is reinventing the far-right
Germany’s far-right AfD is undergoing a strategic makeover — not by renouncing its ideology, but by repackaging it in parliamentary politeness. Inspired by Trump-style polarization, it reframes the battle as one between “common sense” conservatism and a radical left elite. Behind the façade lies a deeper threat: the erosion of postwar democratic consensus.
Smart Water, Bright Minds: the startup that rewrites conservation
A group of students from Magoula General High School turned a classroom idea into WaterLoop, an award-winning startup that recycles grey water and detects leaks in real time, cutting consumption by up to 50% without changing daily habits.
What do young people think about military investments in Europe and current war scenarios?
Young people do not appear to be critical of the increase in military spending in Europe: one in four young people see the increase as a potential source of new career opportunities in the sector.
Quiz: How many of these European films have you seen?
This one is for European cinema lovers. But even if you're just getting into European film, give it a shot. Who knows? You might find your new favorite on our list.
Pesticides in food: EFSA reassures, residues remain within limits and the health risk is low
The European Food Safety Authority's new report confirms that pesticide levels in foods consumed in Europe are largely under control. The results, collected in 2023 on over 146,000 samples, show high compliance with EU regulations and very low consumer exposure.
What does Romania’s President say about the findings of a poll showing Romanians’ nostalgia for communism
President Nicușor Dan expressed concern over the INSCOP survey commissioned by the Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Exile (IICCMER), which shows a growing nostalgia for communism among Romanians.
Out of Office: Europe’s summer pause in politics – an interactive map
While much of Europe relaxes into “Eurosummer,” politics, too, takes a seasonal pause as parliaments enter their summer recess - explore our interactive map that gives you an overview of Europe! But behind this seemingly harmless tradition lie delayed investigations, stalled legislation, and controversial bills hanging in limbo until the halls of power reopen.
