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The NATO Summit in Ankara took place against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, growing pressure on European allies to strengthen their own defence capabilities, and continued uncertainty about the future of transatlantic burden-sharing. We spoke with MEP Mārtiņš Staķis about the Summit’s key outcomes, the roles of NATO and the EU in European security, and what new drone initiatives mean for Europe's defence.

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue office in Brussels is commissioning factsheets to illustrate the socio-economic benefits of the EU’s renewable energy and energy savings targets.Proposals should be submitted by Wednesday 26 August 2026 EOB.

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue office in Brussels is commissioning an update of its European Green Deal Risk Radar scorecards. Proposals should be submitted by Wednesday 26 August 2026 EOB.

After COP28 finally acknowledged the need to transition away from fossil fuels, Santa Marta tried to turn that promise into something more concrete. Journalist Seden Anlar explores whether its phaseout momentum can survive the road to COP31 and the forums where fossil-fuelled power still shapes the rules.

Record heatwaves have swept across Europe this summer, and climate change no longer feels like a distant warning. It is part of daily life. Cutting emissions remains essential, but Europe will keep warming regardless. That means climate policy must also embrace adaptation: cooler cities, more green spaces, resilient buildings, and protection for those most exposed to extreme heat. Check out also our latest content and upcoming events.

It has forced Keir Starmer to resign. Now the Labour Party is pinning all its hopes on Andy Burnham, a charismatic mayor from Manchester, writes Ros Taylor. It knows the alternative is a far right government. 

With another hot summer approaching, the EU is facing a new test of its energy transition: whether renewable electricity can translate into lower fossil fuel use, affordable heating and cooling, and homes that remain liveable in a warming climate. As Brussels prepares its Electrification Action Plan, journalist Seden Anlar explores how far electrification can go on its own.

Denmark's Green Party (SF) has just made history, entering government as the country's second-largest party after the March 2026 election reshuffled the Folketing. With five ministers in the new cabinet, SF holds more influence than at any point in the party's history. MEP Rasmus Nordqvist reflects on what that means for the green transition, how Danish climate ambition connects to a stalling EU agenda, and how the party is navigating the tension between its values and the security priorities of a new coalition operating in an uncertain geopolitical moment.

From the Digital Services Act to EuroStack, MEP Alexandra Geese argues that Europe's digital sovereignty will not be won by copying US platform models. It requires investment, industrial policy, and the courage to build on Europe's own democratic strengths.

The future of Europe's biodiversity may also be decided outside the European Union. In Albania's Narta Lagoon, a conflict over tourism is testing Europe's environmental credibility.