Latest News
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a package of measures aimed at accelerating defence...
Read More... President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting civilians blindly....
Read More... EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
The European Commission has adopted two landmark strategies aimed at EU islands and coastal communities, marking the first time the bloc...
Read More... EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
As of 30 April 2026, the European Union was hosting 4.37 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine under temporary protection, according...
Read More... EU and four Eastern and Southern African states conclude landmark enhanced economic partnership agreement
EU and four Eastern and Southern African states conclude landmark enhanced economic partnership agreement
The European Union and four Eastern and Southern African (ESA) States—Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles—have successfully...
Read More... Belgium’s De Wever calls for unified EU strategy to counter China’s economic rise
Belgium’s De Wever calls for unified EU strategy to counter China’s economic rise
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has urged European Union leaders to adopt a coordinated strategy to respond to what he described...
Read More... EU Air Safety List marks 20 years with Kyrgyz carriers removed and Algerian airline added in latest update
EU Air Safety List marks 20 years with Kyrgyz carriers removed and Algerian airline added in latest update
The European Commission has published the 48th update of the EU Air Safety List, the aviation safety mechanism that has been warning...
Read More... European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for third-party AI assistants amid antitrust probe
European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for third-party AI assistants amid antitrust probe
The European Commission has ordered Meta to immediately restore free access to WhatsApp for competing general-purpose AI assistants and...
Read More... EU raises €8 billion in sixth 2026 bond syndication as demand surges
EU raises €8 billion in sixth 2026 bond syndication as demand surges
The European Commission has successfully raised €8 billion in its sixth syndicated EU-Bond transaction of 2026, marking another strong...
Read More... EU wind turbine production rebounds, reaching €10.4 billion in 2024
EU wind turbine production rebounds, reaching €10.4 billion in 2024
The European Union recorded a strong recovery in wind turbine production in 2024, with the value of sold wind-powered generating sets...
Read More... Must Read
-
Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More... -
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More... -
Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More... -
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More... -
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More... -
World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More... -
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
Latest News
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a package of measures aimed at accelerating defence...
Read More... President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting civilians blindly....
Read More... EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
The European Commission has adopted two landmark strategies aimed at EU islands and coastal communities, marking the first time the bloc...
Read More... EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
As of 30 April 2026, the European Union was hosting 4.37 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine under temporary protection, according...
Read More... EU and four Eastern and Southern African states conclude landmark enhanced economic partnership agreement
EU and four Eastern and Southern African states conclude landmark enhanced economic partnership agreement
The European Union and four Eastern and Southern African (ESA) States—Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles—have successfully...
Read More... Belgium’s De Wever calls for unified EU strategy to counter China’s economic rise
Belgium’s De Wever calls for unified EU strategy to counter China’s economic rise
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has urged European Union leaders to adopt a coordinated strategy to respond to what he described...
Read More... EU Air Safety List marks 20 years with Kyrgyz carriers removed and Algerian airline added in latest update
EU Air Safety List marks 20 years with Kyrgyz carriers removed and Algerian airline added in latest update
The European Commission has published the 48th update of the EU Air Safety List, the aviation safety mechanism that has been warning...
Read More... European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for third-party AI assistants amid antitrust probe
European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for third-party AI assistants amid antitrust probe
The European Commission has ordered Meta to immediately restore free access to WhatsApp for competing general-purpose AI assistants and...
Read More... EU raises €8 billion in sixth 2026 bond syndication as demand surges
EU raises €8 billion in sixth 2026 bond syndication as demand surges
The European Commission has successfully raised €8 billion in its sixth syndicated EU-Bond transaction of 2026, marking another strong...
Read More... EU wind turbine production rebounds, reaching €10.4 billion in 2024
EU wind turbine production rebounds, reaching €10.4 billion in 2024
The European Union recorded a strong recovery in wind turbine production in 2024, with the value of sold wind-powered generating sets...
Read More... Must Read
-
Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
-
Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
-
Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead More...
-
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More...
-
World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
-
World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
-
Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
Read the Full Story
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Read the Full Story
EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
Read the Full Story
EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
Read the Full Story
*
*
*
*
CEDS Blog
-
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting...10 June 2026Read More...
-
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,07 June 2026Read More... -
Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi18 May 2026Read More...
-
Commissioner Lahbib’s statement on the ECI to ban conversion practices
"Check against delivery"13 May 2026Read More...
European Democracy
-
EU lawmakers reach deal to fast-track defence investment and boost military readiness
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a package of measures aimed...10 June 2026Read More...
-
EU unveils first coordinated strategy for islands and coastal communities to boost resilience and growth
The European Commission has adopted two landmark strategies aimed at EU islands and coastal communities, marking...10 June 2026Read More...
-
EU hosts 4.37 million Ukrainians under temporary protection as numbers edge higher in April 2026
As of 30 April 2026, the European Union was hosting 4.37 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine under temporary...10 June 2026Read More...
-
EU and four Eastern and Southern African states conclude landmark enhanced economic partnership agreement
The European Union and four Eastern and Southern African (ESA) States—Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles—have...10 June 2026Read More...
-
Belgium’s De Wever calls for unified EU strategy to counter China’s economic rise
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has urged European Union leaders to adopt a coordinated strategy to respond...09 June 2026Read More...
Most Recent
A new Industrial Strategy for a globally competitive, digital and green Europe
“As the global competitive landscape continues to change rapidly, we need to adapt our competition framework and keep pace”, said Tom Berendsen MEP.
Read the Full Story
Do not approve Polish recovery plan until conditions are met, MEPs warn
MEPs worry that the Commission’s milestones are not enough and stress that full compliance with EU values is a prerequisite for Recovery and Resilience Facility Read the Full Story
MEPs worry that the Commission’s milestones are not enough and stress that full compliance with EU values is a prerequisite for Recovery and Resilience Facility Read the Full Story
EU Commission approves €4.6 billion payment to Germany under NextGenerationEU recovery plan
The European Commission has given the green light to Germany’s third payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), unlocking €4.6 billion in grants as part
Read the Full Story
EU unveils €1.5 billion defence plan to boost military industry and deepen Ukraine cooperation
The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion funding programme aimed at strengthening and modernising Europe’s defence industry, marking a major step in the bloc’s
Read the Full Story
European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for third-party AI assistants amid antitrust probe
The European Commission has ordered Meta to immediately restore free access to WhatsApp for competing general-purpose AI assistants and to maintain those conditions
Read the Full Story
Europol warns rising Middle East conflict could trigger terrorism and cyberattacks across Europe
Europe’s law enforcement agency, Europol, has issued a stark warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East could significantly increase security risks across the European
Read the Full Story
France’s mayoral elections test far-right momentum ahead of 2027 presidential race
French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors across the country in a nationwide local election widely seen as an early political test before the 2027 presidential
Read the Full Story
Germany to incorporate questions on Israel and Jews into citizenship test
In a proactive measure to combat antisemitism, Germany announces plans to include questions related to the Jewish religion and the State of Israel in its citizenship test.
Read the Full Story
Germany witnesses surge in violent antisemitism, reports watchdog
A watchdog organization based in Berlin has revealed a concerning increase in violent antisemitism in Germany. The Federal Association of Research and Information Centers on
Read the Full Story
International Conference “Europe’s role in relieving tensions in the Middle East: Influences of state actors in Europe”
Centre for European Democracy Studies have a pleasure to invite you to attend an
Read the Full Story