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Syria

Euroviews. Normalising al-Assad’s regime is against Europe’s interests

For Europe, normalising al-Assad would be a political and moral disaster. It would send a clear message that dictators can commit war crimes, displace half their population, and still be welcomed back, Refik Hodžić writes.

Tech News

Euroviews. Is digitalisation ignoring socio-economic rights?

Without measures to tackle this issue, the digital divide will continue to exacerbate existing inequalities, further marginalising those who are already vulnerable, Juliana Santos Wahlgren and Susana Anastácio write.

World News

Euroviews. Is hunger the deadliest weapon of modern conflict?

The scale of starvation internationally is a testament to our collective failure so far to deliver on our obligations to our fellow humans, Chef Andrés Torres writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Can Europe both lead green shipping and derisk from China?

For the climate, a fossil backup is not an option. Nor is leaving Europe’s green transition in the hands of Beijing, Janka Oertel and Jonas Parello-Plesner write.

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Nature

Euroviews. Reaction: MHP's track record in Ukraine speaks for itself

The funding and support the company has secured from international institutions is due to the fact that MHP can clearly demonstrate that the company’s operations adhere to the highest environmental and corporate governance standards, MHP writes.

Sport

Euroviews. Fencing at the Olympics was transparent and triumphant

The inexorable desire to subordinate sports to politics is disappointing. People should compete only in sports and do it fairly — and fencing attacks should only occur in a fair bout on the fencing field, FIE Interim President Emmanuel Katsiadakis writes.

Nature

Euroviews. 'Check-the-box' approach to EUDR fails the fight against deforestation

We all need to invest in a system that rewards producers for keeping the forests we all depend on standing, Fanny Gauttier writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Why Islamism will continue to threaten liberal democracies in Europe

Just as in the fight against right-wing extremism, clear lines must be drawn with Islamists, not just concerning the question of violence but regarding their stance on democratic core values, Gülden Hennemann writes.

Turkey

Euroviews. Does ecumenicalism threaten the sovereignty of Türkiye?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's use of the term "ecumenical" sparked a major debate in Türkiye, but the term doesn't endanger Turkish secular nature, lawyer Kezban Hatemi explained in an opinion article for Euronews.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Pivotal moment for EU AI Act: Who will lead the GPAI code of practice?

The (vice) chairs’ expertise and vision will be crucial in guiding GPAI rules for the future and ensuring that the European way to trustworthiness in the AI ecosystem will endure, Kai Zenner and Cornelia Kutterer write.

Moments

Euroviews. Green innovations are powering the cruise industry toward net zero

Responsible tourism is not only about the physical mode of transport. It’s about being humble and curious. It’s about having respect for people whose homelands we are visiting — all critical to supporting continued progress in innovation in sustainability, Julie Green writes.

Israel

Euroviews. Freedom of speech and dissent must stay key to US-Israel relationship

Western governments have taken extreme and unprecedented measures that step outside the normal parameters of statecraft, with little or no thought to the larger ramifications, Oded Forer writes.

Climate

Euroviews. Europe must lead by forging meaningful climate partnerships everywhere

With an increasingly divided political environment taking root in Europe, climate change must not be the victim of political polarisation. Cross-border strategic partnerships are integral to addressing global challenges, Guy Kioni writes.

Libya

Euroviews. Is Western myopia in Libya creating a far worse version of Gaddafi?

If we do not prevent Libya from becoming a mafia state, the trend will not stop at Libya’s borders but become a norm in the region, and especially the Sahel, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. EU politicians should stop mulling cooperation with the far right

Right now, by drawing a red line against any future deals with the far right, President von der Leyen can make one of the most decisive steps to ensure the EU stands firm for all Europeans, Barbara Skrobol writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy

Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write.

Tech News

Euroviews. This is all you need to know about artificial general intelligence

The truth is that there will be a moment in time when computers are going to be smarter than humans, and it’s coming sooner than experts believe, SingularityNET's Janet Adams writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Newly elected governments worldwide must act for children in conflict

Over 50 countries have or will go to the polls this year. As new governments are formed, they must live up to their legal obligations to protect children in Gaza and beyond, War Child CEO Rob Williams writes.

Nature

Euroviews. Seed oils are the new tobacco — and you need to know about it

Oil crops have become some of the most profitable in agriculture and have changed the face of our planet. Yet, if we’re looking for smoking guns on what causes metabolic diseases in humans, seed oils are a high-probability harm factor, Eurof Uppington writes.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Whoever wins in the US, Europe will need to respond to the shift

The US remains Europe’s most important ally. However, Europe’s interests do not fully align with those of Washington, regardless of the US presidential election outcome, Jörg Rocholl writes.