In the days leading up to Moldova’s September 2025 parliamentary elections, voters faced more than competing political promises. Social media became a channel for coordinated disinformation attacks, including misleading AI-generated videos and networks of automated accounts. For a citizen scrolling through their morning feed, distinguishing a genuine political controversy from a fabricated one could be […]

Floods, droughts and heat waves are increasingly influencing how investors assess financial risk, potentially driving up borrowing costs for governments and businesses. The European Central Bank is strengthening its approach to climate and nature-related risks as banks face growing pressure to adapt.

Chinese brands took 12.7% of European car registrations in the third quarter, ahead of Japanese carmakers at 11.9%, according to Dataforce

Christine Lagarde will leave the European Central Bank on February 7, 2027, months before her mandate ends. Her successor will take over as the euro zone confronts energy-driven inflation and mounting pressure in government bond markets.

One in five people in Spain was born outside the country — a higher proportion than even in the US

Constant notifications and after-hours emails are blurring the boundary between work and personal life. A new European Parliament report calls for stronger protections against digital overwork, while experts warn that legal rights mean little if workplace culture still expects employees to be constantly available.

A new center expected to open in about a year will give Europe its only maintenance site for Lockheed Martin’s Patriot interceptor missiles outside the United States. The project is intended to speed up repairs and strengthen supply chains as conflicts put pressure on air defense inventories.

Ever since Marx and Engels warned of the specter haunting Europe, we have grown accustomed to specters.

The ascent of the far right in Europe is no longer a forecast; it is a measurable reality that has outlasted two decades of policy response. As centrist coalitions scramble for novel frameworks, this article argues that the most urgent task is diagnosis, not invention: why have firewalls, normalization, and moral denunciation repeatedly underperformed? It […]

The UAE renewable energy giant sees Terna Energy as a key platform for its expansion in Southeast and Central Europe, as the Greek company advances a €5.5 billion investment plan targeting 6 GW of renewable capacity

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis says closer ties with the United Arab Emirates could expand investment in energy, technology and logistics, while both countries explore cooperation in artificial intelligence, health care and defense. The two countries have announced €12.75 billion in deals, with Abu Dhabi planning a further €15 billion investment in Greece.

During the annual debate on the State of the European Union, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her idea for creating a European Security Council as part of the discussion on the EU’s defence capabilities. The initiative follows the increased threat of Russian hybrid attacks and calls from many Member […]

Ioannina, Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Trikala and Patras rank among the 10% of European cities with the highest estimated mortality risk from long-term exposure to air pollution, according to a European Environment Agency assessment.

Greece’s €3.035 billion Achilles’ Shield deal with Israel must deliver more than weapons. By securing design authority, production, upgrade and export rights, Athens can build a defence industry that strengthens Greek sovereignty and makes Europe depend on Greece

Thermal heritage, protecting water resources, and developing sustainable tourism topped the agenda

Kyriakos Pierrakakis in conversation with internationally acclaimed author Giuliano da Empoli at an ELIAMEP event on 21 October, moderated by Loukas Tsoukalis.

Do you hear the people sing? This line from the famous musical ‘Les Misérables’ has become relevant once again in France.

From renewed housing demonstrations in Portugal to violent clashes in Albania and France, mounting frustration over living costs, public services and political accountability is keeping protesters on the streets. Governments are responding with security crackdowns as further demonstrations are planned.

Greece’s labor minister says skills gaps, artificial intelligence and workplace safety must be addressed to ensure that changes in Europe’s labor market create opportunities while protecting workers’ rights