Do Britain's pylon-haters have the power to stop them? This time, probably not Commentary The British hate ugly energy infrastructure and have got used to blocking projects they don’t like – but they will have to accept more power lines, writes Ros Taylor. By Ros Taylor
"If the EU wants peace, it needs to prepare for war" Interview Our deterrence can only be backed by real numbers. How many weapons we have, how large is our army, wider military, and personnel numbers, and so on. That is why we need to move now with our implementation as quickly as possible. An interview with Andrius Kubilius, the European Union’s Commissioner for Defence and Space. By Joanna Maria Stolarek and Adam L. Reichardt
Böll EU Brief 04/2025 | Northern EU enlargement in sight? Böll EU Brief Northern EU accession is becoming a political possibility that requires attention. Bundling enlargement could help build momentum. A carefully sequenced enlargement round that includes both Nordic and southeastern and eastern candidates could reinvigorate a fatigued debate. However, the EU needs to be careful to only incentivise, rather than push, EU accession. By Minna Ålander
Heading: In favour of a multi-speed Europe President's column Today, a united Europe no longer means everyone at the same time. On key issues such as defence, digitalisation, and key technologies, alliances of the willing are needed – both within and beyond the EU. By Jan Philipp Albrecht
Trump's budget: Climate losses, welfare cuts, and more deportations Analysis The Trump Administration’s new budget law is a back door to implementing major portions of the MAGA agenda. It could become one of the most destructive, anti-climate, anti-poor, and anti-working class pieces of legislation in US history and risks the country’s long-term economic stability. What's in it for the EU? By Teresa Eder, Drew Mitnick, Katharina Obser, Brendan O'Donnell, Carl Roberts and Hannah Winnick
Böll EU Newsletter 6/2025 - Green Deal on the tightrope? Newsletter Our Böll EU Newsletter this month looks at the future of the European Green Deal, the EU 2040 climate target and the different articles and publications we have launched in the past weeks. By Roderick Kefferpütz
Despite its plan to cut emissions by 90% in 2040, the EU misses a robust response to the climate crisis Commentary How will the EU contribute to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the 2030s? The EU should have come up with a plan already last year if it had followed its own Climate Law and if was to fulfil its duties as a signing party of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, after much delay, the European Commission has finally presented its legislative proposal for a new 2040 climate target. But is it enough? By Jörg Mühlenhoff
Vacancy: Student Assistant (September-December 2025) Vacancy The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union office in Brussels is welcoming applications for a Student Assistant, to start in early September 2025, until mid-December 2025. The deadline for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025, 23:59 CEST. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
Vacancy: Trainee (October 2025-February 2026) Vacancy The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union office in Brussels is welcoming applications for its traineeship programme, running from 1 October 2025 to 28 February 2026. The deadline for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025, 23:59 CEST. By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union
Clean, competitive and global? The EU’s trade strategy faces a geopolitical test Analysis As the EU rolls out the Clean Industrial Deal, it must consider how its domestic policies may impact its trade relations and global standing. Industrial policy decisions taken in Brussels will have ripple effects, including on partners in the Global South. Addressing potential negative spillovers is not just a question of climate justice and good diplomacy – it is a strategic imperative. By Cláudia Azevedo
