EU Institutions and Policy

JEF’s proposed resolution “On the Institutional Design and Governance of the Eurozone”

JEF Europe continues its efforts and actions for a more democratic European Union, moving towards a more federalist Europe. In this direction, from the 28th to the 30th of March, the Spring Federal Committee of JEF Europe will take place in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. Prior to the official (…)

Monday 17 March 2025

Europe and the rise of populism: confronting the flaws of a system

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss and French president Emmanuel Macron during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022 ©Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street (Flickr) Since the turn of the century, Europe has experienced a series of economic and political crises which have (…)

Sunday 16 March 2025

The triangle of incompatibility in the next European budget

As Donald Trump announces the Stargate Project – a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure and capabilities, positioning the United States for a global monopoly on AI technology – the European Union is scrambling to launch its own investment strategy. In line with the recommendations of the (…)

Monday 24 February 2025

Global disunity and the AI conundrum: some reflections from the Paris AI Action Summit

The third annual AI Action Summit in Paris highlighted the global tensions surrounding artificial intelligence, emphasizing the urgent need for international cooperation to address regulatory, environmental, and societal challenges: the summit exposed a fracturing consensus on AI governance, (…)

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Croatia’s Dubravka Šuica to take on a new Mediterranean portfolio

It was a campaign promise of Ursula Von der Leyen’s candidacy for a second term as President of the European Commission last July: the creation of a brand new portfolio dedicated to the Mediterranean, with the aim of strengthening links between its two shores. It is a Croatian, Dubravka Šuica, (…)

Thursday 16 January 2025

January 2025: the Polish semester

On January 1, 2025, Hungary passed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to Poland. The country has already outlined its priorities while the other EU institutions experience new starts after the 2024 EU elections and the following nomination of a second von der Leyen Commission. (…)

Friday 3 January 2025

Sexual health and reproductive rights: the EU considers its stance

While the European Convention on Human Rights obliges Member States to protect rights to sexual health, including access to comprehensive information and appropriate healthcare, the European Union itself does not have authority in this matter. This disparity creates concerning gaps in access to (…)

Saturday 21 December 2024

EU Budget 2025

This Tuesday at the plenary session of the European Parliament at Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) debated the components of the General Budget of the European Union for 2025. Every year, the Commission proposes an annual budget within the parameters of a longer-term budget, (…)

Friday 8 November 2024

Europe Needs a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone

Amid rising nuclear threats due to escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, both regions need a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (NWFZ) in Central and Eastern Europe more than ever. It could be the key to ensuring peace and stability on the continent and setting an example for the rest of the (…)

Thursday 24 October 2024

From Tweets to Threats: How Musk’s X Fuels Disinformation and Undermines Democracy

Elon Musk’s transformation of Twitter, now rebranded as X, was presented as a move in support of a platform that would be “maximally trusted and broadly inclusive”. In reality, it became an incubator of misinformation, with unpredictable policy changes Musk’s promotion of dubious claims. This (…)

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Short-cut to a new Europe

Since the 2022 conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there has been a demand to reform the EU and change its foundational treaties in order to prepare for a possible enlargement. Some politicians and institutions, including the European (…)

Monday 5 August 2024

Levelling the Playing Field: How the EU’s new Foreign Subsidies Regulation is shaping the energy sector

The European Union has long championed competitive markets, striving to ensure a level playing field for all companies within its borders. On July 12, 2023, the EU took a significant step in this direction with the implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). This regulation is (…)

Wednesday 26 June 2024
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