THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT

MAY 21. 2026

Growing pains

European farmers love fertilisers. More plant growth means higher yields, good income for farmers, and relatively cheap food for the rest of us. Impor

Why Georgia suddenly exports oil

Georgia has not traditionally been known for its energy exports – until last autumn. According to data from its national statistics office, the countr

We're getting homelessness wrong

Over 1.3 million people across Europe do not have a home of their own. Many more struggle to access stable, safe, and affordable housing: in 2023, 4.9

Out of sight, out of mind?

Amsterdam's streets are changing: since 1 May, billboards for flights, cars, or steaks are banned – though this won't be enforced until 2027 to give t

MAY 20. 2026

Mr. Robot at the power plant

There have been 23 recorded cyberattacks on Europe's energy sector since 2022. While attacks themselves are dangerous, these incidents also take a psy

Interference, but not if it's Israel

Russian interference in European elections is well documented. Chinese influence campaigns are increasingly scrutinised. Qatar's cash-for-influence sc