Enlargement EU enlargement: which countries are next to join
Several countries are in various stages of EU accession talks. Here's the current state of play — which candidates are closest and what hurdles remain.
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Cost of Living Cost of living compared across European capitals
Life in Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw and Lisbon costs very different amounts. Here's a data-based comparison of the cost of living across Europe's major capitals.
Defence Europe’s drone race: military innovation across the bloc
European militaries are investing heavily in drone technology, driven by lessons from Ukraine. Here's where the continent stands in the race for aerial autonomy.
Climate Carbon border tax (CBAM): how it changes EU trade
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism puts a carbon price on imports. Here's what CBAM is, which goods it covers and how it affects EU trade partners.
Global Economy Global trade shifts and the European response
Shifting supply chains, rising protectionism and US-China decoupling are reshaping world trade. Here's how Europe is adapting its trade strategy in response.
Trade Mercosur deal: what closer EU-South America trade means
The long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade deal could reshape transatlantic commerce. Here's what the agreement covers, who benefits and what the critics say.
Culture & Identity Multilingual Europe: how language shapes identity
The EU has 24 official languages and hundreds of regional ones. Here's how linguistic diversity shapes European identity — and sometimes divides it.
Editorial Is the European social model still fit for purpose?
Europe's social model — strong welfare states, labour protections and public services — was built for a different era. Here's the debate over whether it can survive.
Europe Greece and Cyprus: the eastern Mediterranean flashpoint
Greece and Cyprus sit at the intersection of EU, NATO and Turkish interests in the eastern Mediterranean. Here's why the region remains a source of tension.