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Tag: European Union

Diferencias en los precios de la energía y la integración del mercado en la UE.
Environment

A Year After Draghi: Where is the EU’s Energy Policy?

A year after Mario Draghi’s report on EU energy policy, high energy prices persist without concrete measures implemented. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has widened the price gap with the United States and the European Commission backs some of Draghi’s proposals, although their implementation is pending. The promotion of the integration of the European electricity market and the expansion of clean energy is expected.

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September 18, 2025
Mapa de la UE y Israel con documentación de sanciones expuesta.
Politics

EU imposes sanctions on Israel: too little, too late?

The European Commission proposes a partial review of the association agreements with Israel, including sanctions on extremist ministers and tariffs, but without stopping arms sales. This measure is seen as insufficient and generates criticism, especially in the face of the crisis in Gaza. Germany and Italy oppose it, and the EU lacks a credible plan to address the humanitarian crisis.

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September 17, 2025
Un tren atascado con una burbuja de diálogo que contiene promesas vagas.
Politics

Will Europe fight for its economic power?

The European Union, after signing a trade agreement with Washington, faces a crossroads. Ursula von der Leyen, in her 2025 State of the Union speech, supported Ukraine and EU sovereignty, but Bruegel experts emphasized the need for concrete measures in the area of European industry and technologies.

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September 15, 2025
Un diagrama de red global de partes interesadas colaborativas y objetivos estratégicos.
Society

European and Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation: Success Stories and Key Takeaways

European and global cooperation in research and innovation requires multi-stakeholder partnerships to address global challenges such as climate change, health threats, and loss of biodiversity. The EU, with experience in R&D partnerships, should adopt a more strategic, inclusive, and sustainable approach, prioritizing strategic alignments, multi-stakeholder representation, mixed funding, local ownership, and crisis response. Challenges are identified as administrative complexity, fragmentation of funds, and lack of representation of middle- and low-income countries.

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September 5, 2025
Los mapas y gráficos ilustran el impacto del acuerdo comercial EU-Mercosur.
Globalization

The EU and Mercosur reach a historic agreement.

The European Union and Mercosur are close to a historic free trade agreement, after more than twenty years of negotiations. The alliance would involve more than 700 million people and an annual exchange of almost 100 billion euros. Environmental and agricultural issues have been addressed. Following the acceleration of conversations by the Spanish presidency of the EU Council and the interest of Brazil and Argentina, the ratification of the agreement is expected in 2025, despite opposition.

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September 5, 2025