THE EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT

MAY 25. 2026

In the “public interest”, but not in nature's

IROPI is an exemption from Europe's nature protection laws. It applies when a project's harm to nat

MAY 22. 2026

Fuel sold as “green” in Europe may be linked to Amazon deforestation

A US supplier of “green fuels” to the EU has imported animal fats from cattle raised on illegally deforested Amazonian land, our investigation in part

French cinema rails against growing far-right grip

Beyond the glamour, the Cannes Film Festival is also a political stage, and this year is no exception. On the eve of the festival's opening ceremony l

What the energy shock is doing to the EU economy

High energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran will rein in EU economic growth this year and bring a slide in the jobless rate, the European C

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

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

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

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