European Union

New EU Commission faces transparency litmus test in tackling illicit tobacco trade

Democracy on the ballot: There may be troubles ahead

US Election special opinion by Dick Roche, who as an Irish government minister ordered the recall of all electronic voting machines in Ireland. The machines were...

Why European countries need more software like GamStop

The rapid evolution of the digital casino sector has brought numerous opportunities to risk seekers, making this entertainment more accessible than ever. Gambling is legal and...

An EU agency that ignores EU Treaty commitments.

writes Dick Roche . EU Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001  aims to ensure that EU citizens can exercise their right of access to all documents held by...

EU Reporter’s political editor dies in Azerbaijan

EU Reporter sadly announces the death from natural causes this week of its Political Editor Nick Powell, whilst attending the Global Media Forum in Susha, Azerbaijan....

Mixed reactions over von der Leyen’s re-election and what will her new mandate bring for Eastern Europe

Ursula von der Leyen remains the head of the European Commission for the next five years after receiving 401 votes from the European Parliament. Leyen needed...

The Rise of Energy Prices in the EU and the Populist Surge

Since 2022, the European Union has experienced a significant rise in energy prices, driven by various factors including geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and policy shifts....