The European Union (EU) opened accession negotiations with Moldova in June 2024. The country will soon hold its presidential elections, the first round of which will take place on 20 October 2024 ...

Copper is a relatively common element with a variety of suppliers, and that should typically mean a stable market. However, the copper market has recently been showing unusual instability. New EU ...

This briefing outlines the main policy priorities for the EU in the coming years, and analyses the differences in views of the European Council and the European Commission.

With Ursula von der Leyen having announced the names of her Commissioners-designate in September, along with their proposed portfolios, the candidates have now had several weeks to learn about their ...

For her second mandate, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has prioritised strengthening EU competitiveness and simplifying existing EU legislation.

During the 2019-2024 legislative term, the Commission tabled a number of packages of proposals within TRAN’s area of responsibility. The proposals have largely followed the objectives set in the ...

The first plenary session of October 2024 saw Members mark one year since the 7 October Hamas terrorist attack, as well as holding a debate on a statement by the High Representative/Vice President of ...

At more than one in five, the number of children at risk of poverty in the European Union (EU) remains high. This year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty presents an opportunity to ...

Lowering tax compliance costs is not a straightforward one-size-fits-all exercise. Compliance costs are unevenly distributed among firms, influenced by several factors. Younger companies often face ...