The EU’s digital dependency problem — and the hard work of de-risking
The European Union’s push for “digital sovereignty” is often presented as an industrial ambition. It is also a contingency question: what would still function if access to critical, non-European digital services were restricted, delayed, or made conditional by a third country or a foreign-owned supplier. A sudden loss of access to US-owned digital infrastructure would […]
EU Cash, Human Rights and Pakistan: MEPs Confront GSP+ Record
“GSP+: The EU’s Silent Compromise” was the title of a conference and film screening in the European Parliament on 4 December 2025, examining whether Pakistan should retain its preferential trade access to the EU market under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+). The event, organised by EU Today and hosted by Georgiana Teodorescu MEP […]
UNHRC60 side event urges UN to press European Commission on GSP+ enforcement in Pakistan
A side event at the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session (UNHRC60) in Geneva urged the Council’s mechanisms to place structured pressure on the European Commission to apply the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) as written, using six procedural steps outlined by Inna Chefranova of the European Facilitation Platform (EFP). Hosted by CAP […]
European Parliament Agenda, Week Commencing Sept 22nd, 2025: Forward-Looking Overview
The European Parliament is scheduled to conduct a range of activities during the week beginning September 22nd, 2025.
EU Expands Digital Horizons with Multilingual Course Roll-Out
EU4Digital Academy has extended its ‘Digital Marketing Essentials’ course to Armenian, Azerbaijani, Romanian and Ukrainian. Unveiled on 4 September 2025, the free, six-hour programme for Eastern Partnership citizens covers AI, social media, data, privacy and strategy, includes EU4Digital certification, and offers an optional €40 (ex-VAT) DMI exam; a business digitalisation module is expected next.
Forced Conversions in Pakistan Highlighted at UN Human Rights Council Side Event
Geneva, 26 March 2025 — A side event held during the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has drawn international attention to the continued violation of the rights of minority girls in Pakistan, with particular focus on forced religious conversions and underage marriages.
Key Topics in the European Parliament This Week
The European Parliament is set for a busy week with several key debates and votes that will shape the European Union’s political, economic, and security landscape. These discussions will cover a range of pressing issues, from European defence and economic strategy to humanitarian crises and energy security. Below is a summary of the critical topics that will be addressed.
This Week in the European Parliament, January 20th – 23rd
The European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, scheduled for 20-23 January 2025, encompasses a range of significant debates and discussions. Here are the highlights:
EU Innovation Funding 2025: Opportunities for Groundbreaking Technology
The European Union continues to drive its commitment to innovation and sustainability with a robust set of funding opportunities in 2025. Through initiatives such as the European Innovation Council (EIC), EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe, the EU is dedicating billions of euros to support transformative projects that address global challenges in energy, health, agriculture, and more. These programmes […]
ETTIC Leaders Outline Vision for Modernising EU-Turkey Trade Relations
The European Turkish Trade and Investment Council (ETTIC) is taking bold steps to reshape and strengthen economic ties between the European Union and Turkey. In a discussion hosted in Brussels by Gary Cartwright of EU Today, key ETTIC leaders outlined their vision for enhancing trade relations and modernising the long-standing EU-Turkey Customs Union agreement.
