The European Union aspires to be a leader in climate action. Although it pushed for more concrete action at the UN talks in Belém last month, the political climate within the 27-nation bloc is not conducive to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
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EU at a crossroads: will 2035 be the end for combustion engines?
The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?
What does France’s political crisis mean for the EU?
France is struggling politically and economically and with no clear solution, Europe is watching closely: will France find a way out of its crisis or drag the EU into it?
Why is Europe still paying Russia billions for oil and gas?
The EU has slashed its energy imports from Russia since 2022, but more needs to be done to fully end the reliance.
Why recycling alone won’t solve the EU’s plastic struggle
The European Union is among the largest producers of plastic waste in the world. While much of it still ends up polluting the environment, the EU has become a testing ground for solutions to boost recycling and reduce littering.
As Europe faces a new heatwave, how can we keep cities cool?
Europe has faced record-breaking temperatures in recent years, driven in part by climate change. While climate action is vital to keep temperatures down in the long term, what can be done now to reduce the sweltering heat in summer?
Why is mandatory military service making a comeback in Europe?
Defence has become a priority for the EU, but could that mean more young Europeans being called up to the military?
TikTok no more? European governments mull social media ban for minors
Some countries in the European Union are pushing for a social media ban for under 16s. But is such a ban realistic – and is it even the right move in the first place?
Why will it soon be easier to hunt wolves in the EU?
The European Parliament has approved a Commission proposal to reduce the protection status of Europe’s wolves, meaning they will soon be less protected and easier to hunt. But how do the scientific and political arguments to this change compare?
Can the EU fix Europe’s growing housing crisis?
Across Europe, housing has become increasingly unaffordable, but what role can the EU play in addressing this?