Roberta Metsola is expected to seek a record-breaking third term at the helm of the European Parliament. But with the far-right becoming increasingly assertive, political rivals face a more delicate b...

Contexte answers your key questions about the deal the EU struck with its largest trading partner — from tariffs and political pressure to what still needs to happen before it can enter into force.

MEPs will meet Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Strasbourg on 10 March to discuss whether to resume work on the EU-US trade deal negotiated in Turnberry last year.

Critics say the reform of the European civil service reflects the top-down decision-making that has defined Ursula von der Leyen’s second term. The Berlaymont maintains the review process is ‘highly i...

MCC Brussels says it wants to build “an alternative intelligentsia” in the EU capital to challenge the centrist worldview. But as the European Parliament shifts rightward and new alliances emerge, cri...

Contexte announces the appointment of Sean Carroll as EU politics reporter. In this role, he will contribute to the launch of a new English-language vertical fully dedicated to the world of EU public ...

In a world beset by military conflict and economic woes, climate issues are taking a political backseat. Co-chair of the European Green Party and former MEP Ciarán Cuffe joins The Urban Report to disc...

In a world beset by military conflict and economic woes, climate issues are taking a political backseat. Co-chair of the European Green Party and former MEP Ciarán Cuffe joins The Urban Report to disc...

To fix housing supply issues, lawmakers' first instinct may be to ramp up construction. Before doing so, it’s important to examine how we are using existing structures, as they can often be used more ...

Flexible charging technology is set to make owning an electric vehicle more affordable. Serge Colle of EY joins the Urban Report to discuss how a shift to smart charging will enable drivers to charge ...

The Trump administration has rapidly undone much of the country’s climate mitigation progress. In contrast, many local and regional leaders are determined to do more. Commissioner Brigid Shea of Travi...

The way people move around urban spaces is changing rapidly. In this live episode of The Urban Report, speakers from the United States, Argentina, Lithuania and city-network POLIS discuss the role of ...

For the first time, the EU has agreed to put a price on carbon emissions from buildings and vehicles. While supporters say the move is vital to achieving Europe’s climate goals, critics contend that E...

Europe is facing a housing crisis, with the cost of purchasing or renting a home continuing to rise. BLOXHUB’s Ditte Lysgaard Vind joins the Urban Report to discuss how efforts to decarbonise the buil...

Over 40 million Europeans cannot afford to power their homes, harming their health and quality of life. Tackling Europe's inadequate housing stock can help to lift people out of energy poverty, argues...

Despite progress, experts say that climate action is not moving fast enough. In this live episode of The Urban Report, speakers from Bologna and Verona in Italy, the Chilean city of Peñalolén and Mold...

Barcelona’s popularity with tourists poses challenges for its built environment. Barbara Pons Giner from Barcelona Regional joins the Urban Report to discuss the impact of tourism on housing, renovati...

Europe’s renovation wave is technically feasible. What’s missing is the funding to turn the trickle into a tsunami

The European Union aims to renovate large swathes of the bloc’s building stock, making homes and offices more comfortable to live and work in and reducing energy usage. But to upgrade these buildings,...

Adrian Hiel, from Energy Cities, discusses how embracing geothermal to heat our homes can support Europe's efforts to end its reliance on Russian gas. He also sets out what he would like to see from t...

The city of Bristol has signed a major partnership with the private sector to help achieve its climate neutrality goal. James Sterling of Ameresco joins the Urban Report to discuss the venture “Bristo...