European Union: EU’s population to shrink this century, Eurostat projects
Demographic trends suggest Europe’s population will decline by 53 million by 2100.
POLITICO Europe••2 min
Europe News
April 17, 2026
Less gas, more sun and wind. Europe is handling the new energy crisis better than the Russian invasion one
Lower gas consumption and a shift to renewables have helped Europe avoid the worst of the energy crisis triggered by the war with Iran.
EUobserver••2 min
The High North is not ‘elsewhere’: Europe’s Arctic blind spot
Brussels must prioritize the European Arctic, a vital hub for food, energy, and raw materials. Neglecting this region is a critical strategic failure.
EUobserver••2 min
EU leads €1.3bn Sudan aid pledge and backs arms embargo
EU leaders pledged over €800 million in aid for victims of Sudan’s three-year civil war on Wednesday, though the conflict shows no sign of ending.
EUobserver••2 min
Top EU court rules online gamblers can sue for compensation if betting illegal in home country
The ECJ ruled that online gamblers can reclaim losses incurred while gambling was illegal, even if local laws have since changed.
Deutsche Welle Europe••2 min
Four principles for an EU-Hungary reset
Brussels must set clear conditions for Hungary’s return to EU favor and use its leverage to encourage a geopolitical shift.
European Council on Foreign Relations••2 min
Over 10 million workers trained under the Pact for Skills
The European Commission reports that over 10 million people have gained new skills through the Pact for Skills since its 2020 launch.
European Commission Press Release••2 min
UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus exchange scheme
Britain will rejoin the popular European student exchange program six years after its departure.
Deutsche Welle Europe••2 min
Neutrality doesn’t mean indifference: Austria joins tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression
Austria has joined 19 other nations in supporting the prosecution of Russia for its crime of aggression, asserting that neutrality is not indifference.
Euromaidan Press••2 min
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