EU enlargement: how the next phase could affect Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans
The European Commission is preparing proposals on how the EU could manage future enlargement. A reported draft includes phased integration before membership and possible safeguards for new members, raising questions about rights, reforms and the Union’s decision-making. The European Commission is expected to present a package on enlargement in early October. A draft reported on […]
Political advertising in the EU: what changed, and what organisations should check
Since 10 October 2025, EU-wide rules have required political advertisements to identify their sponsors and disclose key information about their funding and targeting. The first step for organisations is deciding whether a communication qualifies as political advertising. The EU Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising has applied in full since 10 October […]
From Brussels to Geneva: communicating across institutions and audiences
Advocacy work often spans several political and public arenas. A message must retain its central facts while being adapted to the people who can act on it, report it or are directly affected by it. A campaign that begins in Brussels may need to reach policymakers in EU institutions, representatives at the United Nations, civil […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
This Week in the European Parliament, December 9th – 13th
This week at the European Parliament promises a robust schedule of activities, ranging from high-level discussions to events focussing on pressing issues like gender equality and regional cooperation. Here’s a look at the week ahead, day by day.
