The European Commission wants Frontex to be able to deploy a rapid-response team within 24 hours. But agency chief Hans Leijtens draws a line at command: national governments must remain responsible. After Ceuta, the question is whether Europe can spot the next crisis early enough – and turn warnings into action.
Energy prices remain a major concern for European citizens, with households and businesses exposed to the increasing volatility of global energy markets. The European Environment Agency sees a clear long-term solution: accelerating the shift to renewable energy.
Europe’s drought crisis is becoming a test of political time horizons. As rivers fall, crop forecasts weaken and water stress spreads beyond the Mediterranean, the EEA warns that delaying adaptation will leave governments facing higher costs – and fewer options – over the coming decades.
From airport queues to long-haul truckers, Europe’s new migration rules are creating unexpected pressure points.
Observers’ roles and access to EU institutions could make the bloc’s benefits tangible for Ukrainians before full accession, German MEP argues.
The EU lender now backs military infrastructure, services and technology – but not weapons or ammunition.