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European Populism: From Left to Right
Populism in Europe has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the fringes of political life to the heart of government...
Europe 2.0 – upgrading Europe’s internet search capacity
EU-funded researchers are reclaiming Europe’s space in the online world by developing the infrastructure needed to support a greater diversity of European search engines.
By...
Has the Chinese dragon started to show its teeth to the countries along the Silk Road?
There is a saying that when a house next to yours is burning, you should start preparing for the fire that will come to...
EU Regulation Delay Sparks Mixed Reactions
The European Commission’s decision to delay introducing key new EU legislation has met with a drastically different response.
MEPs have broadly condemned the move but...
EU Candidate countries are dreading the new European Commission
We now know President Ursula von der Leyen’s picks for the next EU commissioners, the key figures likely to shape the bloc’s executive direction...
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and...
Guardians of the grid – protecting Europe’s electricity supply from cyber-attacks
EU-funded researchers are fortifying Europe’s electricity sector against increasingly sophisticated attacks by cybercriminals.
By Michael Allen
In the past decade, cyber-attacks on Europe’s power infrastructure have...
Sky high – Europe’s first drone cargo airline gets ready to take off
Drones can make air freight cheaper and remote areas more connected. But tracking them will be key.
By Tom Cassauwers
When brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov first set up...
The cost of living is the main concern of Europeans
The European Parliament has revealed the “EU Post-Electoral Survey 2024” which scrutinises voting behaviour and the main priorities of EU citizens.
It says that rising...
Understanding the Illiberal Challenge in Europe
In recent years, Europe has witnessed the rise of an "illiberal challenge," where several countries have experienced shifts away from liberal democratic principles toward...