THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT

AUGUST 21. 2026

Europe's border-free zone

“Currently stuck in a huge traffic jam on my way back to Hendaye from Irun , ” messaged Gosia Szczodrowska, who answered my call for people…

AUGUST 20. 2026

Meet the companies running our borders

If you travelled through Europe this summer, you probably noticed pretty long queues: whether in airports in Greece, Italy, Belgium, Germany, or the…

Ode to cloudberry

When my family brought cloudberries home from the bog, the ripe ones always went straight onto pancakes or into jars; the green ones we spread across a blanket…

When Britain was cool

31 years ago today, the Battle of Britpop reached its climax.

Love thy cloudberry

When my family brought cloudberries home from the bog, the ripe ones always went straight onto pancakes or into jars; the green ones we spread across a blanket…

AUGUST 19. 2026

Why Sweden dominates pop music

Sweden regularly punches above its musical weight.

You can buy the game, but it's never really yours

The iconic action-adventure video game Grand Theft Auto is going all-virtual for its first new edition in 13 years, which is expected to reach €3-5 billion in…

AUGUST 18. 2026

Heatwaves are roasting millions of farmed animals alive

Drink water, stay in the shade, protect your skin – as we live through intense heatwaves this summer, these recommendations are everywhere.

Can Europe keep the data centre boom clean?

As I peeked out from the airplane window on my way to Finland, a giant hole in the ground stared back up at me.

AUGUST 17. 2026

Publishing pays

Science is not just about making new discoveries.

These wildfires are preventable

Nearly 500,000 hectares have gone up in smoke during Europe's 2026 fire season so far, which cost over €3 billion in the first two months alone, according to a…

Algorithms know what you're willing to pay in an emergency

Imagine you're sitting at home, suffering through a heatwave in an unprepared flat.

AUGUST 14. 2026

Who wants a makeover in Europe's annual culture pageant?

Every year, the EU hands a few cities an unusual mandate: strengthen European unity and boost local culture.

AUGUST 13. 2026

Europe's defence math needs a lot of work

Europe is undergoing its fastest defence build-up since the Cold War.