Sam Morgan

Behind the Scenes: It takes a village...

A new pan-European initiative that brings together EU members, EU-hopefuls and the EU-curious kicks off next week. But what will this new forum look like?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Don't count your NATO chickens

Finland and Sweden's NATO bids risk being upended by an EU ally that is making a habit of being the troublesome fly in the political ointment.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: EuroCon

Ursula von der Leyen wants EU reform. But is her pledge more about securing Europe's future or her own?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Schengen's Allure

Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania want to join Schengen. In a fast-changing world, the chances of that happening have become much more likely.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Hydrogen hype or hysteria?

Germany signed up to a big energy pact with Canada, but is it as big a deal as Berlin claims?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Back to the Dark Ages

The UK and EU are going to war over Horizon Europe. Science and research will be the main casualties.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Paying by visa

Support for a ban on entry visas for Russians is building. But any nixing of travel privileges must be implemented wisely.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: 10 Things I Hate About EU

2022 is halfway done. Here are the 10 big things you need to look out for before 2023 pulls into the station.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: ‘Told you so’ is pointless

Saying 'I told you so' is only human nature but when it comes to the escalating climate crisis, should be avoided.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Courting approval

The EU's top court is on summer break but before the judges went off on their holidays, they ruled on three cases that all have rather farcical elements to them

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Rights fightback

Abortion rights have been dealt a blow in the US, prompting EU lawmakers to try and bolster protections on this side of the Atlantic. But they face big hurdles.

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Vetoing vetoes

Vetoes sometimes prevent the EU from acting on the world stage. Could a little-used and little-known tool dilute the blocking power of obstructive governments?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Salon de la dernière chance

France's EU presidency draws to a close next week. Emmanuel Macron has one last chance to score a big win but can the French pull it off?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Scotland's Play

Ukraine's EU bid is the talk of the town. But what about a country that used to enjoy the benefits of membership that saw them cruelly snatched away?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Guilty as charged

A universal charger for electronic devices is on the way. But is it as big a deal as the EU and Emmanuel Macron claim it is?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Euro dreams fulfilled

Croatia is going to be the 20th eurozone member. Could its latest dollop of EU-integration be a catalyst for something else?

Brussels Behind the Scenes: Can't see the wood for the trees

Finland has huge green ambitions. But looking after nature while exploiting it at the same time is proving to be a tricky balance to strike.

Belgium Uncomplicated: Lack of Belgian climate unity is 'frustrating'

Belgium's climate minister answers questions about the main green policies currently in the works.

Belgium Uncomplicated: 'Providing accessible, quality housing remains a major challenge'

Q&A with Brussels Minister-President Rudi Vervoort

Belgium Uncomplicated: 'I am against cancel culture'

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close has been in the job for five years. The rugby-loving mayor explains what he thinks has changed in the Belgian capital during the pandemic, and why freedom of speech is not a blank cheque for protestors to trash the city.

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