EU Policy

EVENT HIGHLIGHT | Advancing water resilience in the EU

BRUSSELS – A Seat At The Table hosted its high-level event “Building a Water-Smart Economy” on 12 November, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators…

By Arianna De Stefani | 17 November 2025

Omnibus I and the rightward turn that Brussels can’t ignore

The EP approved the Commission’s “simplification” package with a right-wing majority — EPP, Patriots for Europe and ECR.

By Daniele Caiazza | 14 November 2025

Europe’s independence moment takes shape in 2026 programme

The Commission unveiled its 2026 work programme, outlining a sweeping agenda to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and competitiveness

By Arianna De Stefani | 23 October 2025

Von der Leyen calls for united, urgent action on European defence

Speaking at the fifth EDSC, Ursula von der Leyen called on Member States to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities.

By Arianna De Stefani | 16 October 2025

Von der Leyen survived confidence votes once again

STRASBOURG – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived yet another confidence debate in the European Parliament, barely three months after narrowly surviving a…