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Evi Kiorri

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Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions

Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.

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Europe revives renewables and nuclear to address the energy crisis

Brussels is looking for a long-term fix, putting both renewables and nuclear back on the table after the Strait of Hormuz closure sent energy bills soaring. Watch the video!

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The EU's age-verification app: a long-awaited ‘technical fix’

Brussels says its age-verification app is ready, but critics argue the Commission is both too slow and focused on the wrong problem. The presentation has already sparked debate over its security and effectiveness.

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EU countries push under-15 social media ban, Brussels presents app

A wave of national bans is pushing the EU toward a continent-wide age limit. The European Commission says the enforcement technology is already in place. Watch the video.

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Drone tech evolves every 3-6 months, leaving Europe buying old systems

The war in Ukraine made clear that drone technology evolves faster than governments can buy it. Can defence systems keep up?

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Drone warfare: Europe’s new security threat

Paris will quadruple its kamikaze drone arsenal by 2030, as the EU accelerates restocking efforts amid rapid advancements in drone technology. Watch the video

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Europe is winning on AI and drones science. It's losing on deployment

Europe's scientists are ahead. Europe's armies are not. The continent produces world-class research on AI, drones, robotics, quantum and cybersecurity, but watches the US race past it to deployment.

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The EU backs its defence innovators with €115 million under AGILE

The European Commission has proposed a €115 million pilot fund to fast-track defence technology from European start-ups, cutting the time from application to grant to just four months. Watch the video.

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Passerelles, Article 7, coffee breaks: How the EU bypasses the veto

The EU’s unanimity rule lets any single member state veto decisions, turning consensus into a power play. Now, the bloc is pushing back with whatever tools it has.

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Is the EU done with member states using vetoes as a power move?

What happens when a mechanism intended to protect national sovereignty becomes a power move against the entire bloc? Watch the video!

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Europe's housing crisis: Who is really paying the price?

Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable housing is now out of reach.

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Can modular construction solve Europe's housing shortages?

Europe has a housing crisis and a construction industry that can't keep up. Is modular construction, homes built in factories and assembled on-site, the fix to both?

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The EU has adopted a housing plan. Will it fix the crisis?

The European Parliament has adopted its most comprehensive housing policy document yet, but real authority still lies with local governments. Watch the video.

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Is the EU’s Grids Package the answer to energy independence?

Energy prices are spiking after the Strait of Hormuz closure, bringing Europe’s vulnerabilities back into focus and turning attention to the EU’s planned Grids Package. Watch the video.

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Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence?

US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy?

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Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role.

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How the EU protects citizens and the economy in times of crises

The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond? Watch the video.

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Digital euro: The EU’s tool for payment sovereignty?

Six in ten European transactions flow through American infrastructure, such as Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal. Brussels wants to change that with the digital euro, its most ambitious plan.

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Why Europe needs a payment system beyond Mastercard and Visa

Europe spends trillions of euros every year on card payments, yet almost none of them run through a European system. Now the EU wants to change that, but can it? Watch the video.

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The EU wants to buy European. But can it?

The EU’s “Buy European” plan is its biggest industrial policy effort in decades. Experts warn that it is also the most complex and risky.

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