Europe
Euroviews. EU recovery plan is failing to meet cities’ climate ambitions
As city leaders, if entrusted with the right level of funding and resources, we can be a critical ally to the next EU institutions, working together to ensure the green transition and build a better future for everyone, Anna Lisa Boni, Laia Bonet and Benedek Jávor write.
Earth News
Euroviews. Green recovery in Ukraine is a strategic imperative for the EU
Support for Ukraine’s efforts in addressing the environmental consequences of the war has to be within the bigger framework of Ukraine's EU accession process, Margot Wallström, Heidi Hautala and Virginijus Sinkevicius write.
Ukraine
Euroviews. If Ukraine’s health sector is to recover, the world has to step up now
The world can — and should — play even more of a role now in supporting health sector recovery, a key pillar of Ukraine’s ability to withstand and overcome current challenges and build a better future for its resilient people, Dr Jarno Habicht writes.
Brussels, My Love?
Brussels, my love? How are EU funds being spent?
In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss all things EU money with our special guest, the president of the European Court of Auditors, and we explore how EU conversations on spending have now moved into the field of defence.
Europe News
MEPs vote in favour of including energy measures in recovery plans
The parliament overwhelmingly endorsed by a vote of 471 to 90 having EU governments amend their COVID-19 recovery plans to include measures to save energy while amending the proposal to prioritise investments to tackle energy poverty for vulnerable households and small companies.