Satellites: State of play and challenges for the EU
Satellite systems use an artificial object placed in outer space, moving in a specific orbit, to provide services such as communications, Earth observation, navigation, or scientific research.
Briefings
International sanctions on Iran: Overview of the main regimes and recent events
At present, Iran is the second-most sanctioned country in the world, having been under sanctions for 45 years since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979.
Maternity leave and voting procedures in the European Parliament and EU national parliaments
Members of the European Parliament are entrusted with a number of rights and responsibilities, including the right to vote. However, illness, serious family-related circumstances, pregnancy and postnatal recovery may prevent Members from attending plenary sessions and prevent them from exercising their voting rights.
Building a common market for European defence
At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Allies, most of whom are also EU Member States, made a commitment to investing 5 % of GDP annually on defence requirements and defence- and security-related spending by 2035.
Making Europe an AI continent
The EU’s approach to AI has a dual objective of achieving both technological excellence and trust in AI, aiming to boost research and industrial capacity while at the same time ensuring safety and fundamental rights.
EU space act [EU Legislation in Progress]
The space sector is subject to fierce global competition between states as well as between companies. Technological developments have spurred a substantial drop in launch costs, which has enabled private actors to harness a majority of the orbits currently in use, while generating higher revenues from them.
EU space act [EU Legislation in Progress]
The space sector is subject to fierce global competition between states as well as between companies. Technological developments have spurred a substantial drop in launch costs, which has enabled private actors to harness a majority of the orbits currently in use, while generating higher revenues from them.
Euthanasia legislation in the EU
After the Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalise euthanasia in 2002, more countries have been addressing the challenge of what to do with people who request a termination of their life because of unbearable suffering.
Understanding the EU trade defence toolbox
The EU’s trade defence arsenal can be divided into two categories.
How labour migration affects countries of origin
In Europe, migration is typically seen from the standpoint of the receiving countries. Migrants play a crucial role in addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population and skills gaps, but there are also concerns about their vetting and the strain they may put on public services.