The EU is continuing to push for safe AI. But it looks increasingly unlikely that the big players like the United States or China will sign on to an international agreement. So why is the EU still pushing for a deal? Read the full story by @pedersschaefer here: buff.ly/zYIEkRa

Fact-checking is indispensable. But inherently reactive. Rebuttal of foreign information manipulation and interference often comes too late, and corrections do not always change minds, argues Farah Duquesne Weber, CEO of Sierra Tango. Democratic institutions need their own credible narratives, told in a human voice. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's short videos, Estonia's cyber volunteers and Sweden’s Psychological Defence Agency offer models. With too much caution, Duquesne Weber writes, institutions cede ground and lose touch with the societies they serve. Read the op-ed: buff.ly/wq5XnmR

The EU is continuing to push for safe AI. But it looks increasingly unlikely that the big players like the United States or China will sign on to an international agreement. So why is the EU still pushing for a deal? Read the full story by @pedersschaefer to find out: buff.ly/zYIEkRa

In Romania’s mountains, human-bear encounters are on the rise. The government is turning to hunting to reduce conflict, while conservationists argue that better prevention measures could keep all sides safe. Read the full story by @pedersschaefer: buff.ly/hE7fInB

What’s it like to chase a Eurojob in the era of AI? Fewer entry-level jobs, endless internships and a growing pool of master’s graduates are making it harder to break into the EU bubble. Read more here: buff.ly/t4C7W2U Video by Jakub Janas and Anja Košir

In Romania’s mountains, human-bear encounters are on the rise. The government is turning to hunting to reduce conflict, while conservationists argue that better prevention measures could keep all sides safe. Read the full story by @pedersschaefer: buff.ly/hE7fInB

Amid weaponized supply chains and market distortions, the U.K. is not the source of the continent's challenges but part of the answer, writes Caroline Read, deputy ambassador at the U.K. Mission to the European Union. Brussels' Industrial Accelerator Act risks fragmenting production networks spanning the Channel, from cars and nuclear power to hydrogen, she argues. According to her, on the digital economy, "technological sovereignty should be measured by security, resilience and control, not simply geography and ownership." The EU, she writes, must work with committed partners so it need not choose between competitiveness and cooperation. Read the op-ed: buff.ly/zUJgFFl

What’s it like to chase a Eurojob in the era of AI? Fewer entry-level jobs, endless internships and a growing pool of master’s graduates are making it harder to break into the EU bubble. Read more here:buff.ly/t4C7W2U

Ukraine needs billions to fund another year of war, but EU leaders have other pressing concerns: energy prices, the bloc’s long-term budget and domestic political pressures. As Zelenskyy seeks support in Brussels, can Europe turn its pledges into funding ahead of another winter? Read our newsletter here: buff.ly/jYkpY8H

Shut out of foreign markets, Russia is paying for its war with domestic borrowing, higher taxes and spending cuts. But Europe may run out of patience before Moscow runs out of money. As European Union leaders discuss support for Kyiv in Brussels, @Mij_Europe of @EurasiaGroup argues that Putin is escalating now to gain ground before his finances tighten further. The bigger threat to Ukraine lies closer to home: next year's elections in France and Italy, and member states' doubts over its EU membership. Read the opinion essay: buff.ly/ewVj4sJ

EU budget ambitions meet a reality check as countries drift further part on the bloc's next seven-year spending plans. The Parliament breaks down the red lines for the countries calling the shots on cuts or new levies. Read the full piece here: buff.ly/OhmA7tI

Donald Trump's AI accord with leading U.S. tech chiefs showed the industry's appetite for public-private cooperation. In an op-ed, MEP @EvaMaydell argues that Europe needs a permanent venue of its own, and that the European Council should host it. EU leaders and tech pioneers would meet every six months, with expert briefings, concrete commitments and accountability for delivery. "Decisions on energy, defense and investment are increasingly technology decisions," she writes. Read it here: buff.ly/rGKZObV

So how prepared was Europe’s energy system for this summer? What can we expect in the future now that the Commission has taken the initiative? At Brussels Climate Week, asked Ruud Kempener, Deputy Head of Unit for Energy Security and Safety at DG ENER, European Commission, who spoke on the panel “The climate breaking point: Turning disruption into preparedness”. #BrusselsClimateWeek Video by Anja Košir and Jakub James Janas

Copernicus: "Europe has just had its hottest June–July on record in the west of the continent" At Brussels Climate Week, we asked Sirpa Pietikäinen MEP (EPP, Finland) after the panel “The climate breaking point: Turning disruption into preparedness”: do EU political parties show the maturity to debate climate? #BrusselsClimateWeek

Is the EU becoming a club that attracts poorer countries? In an opinion essay, @FabianZuleeg and @StratulatCorina of the @epc_eu argue this is neither surprising nor necessarily a problem. The six Western Balkan economies account for less than 1% of EU GDP. One estimate puts the net cost of their accession at €34.5 billion over seven years. Treated as an investment rather than a transfer, they argue, enlargement can bring the EU a larger market, greater security and more geopolitical weight. Read the essay: buff.ly/99p4VbM

Brussels Climate Week brings together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and communities to turn ideas into action. Across five days of events, discussions and showcases, we explore how technology, policy and collaboration can accelerate Europe’s path toward sustainability and competitiveness. Whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, or community leader, Brussels Climate Week is your place to learn, collaborate and make an impact. Register here: buff.ly/6vQpAZn

Is NATO ready to respond to Russia's hybrid attacks? The Alliance’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, think so, but he also wants allies to be more forthcoming. Speaking to the Warsaw Security Forum on Monday, he said NATO countries should let the Russians know that in case of hybrid attacks, “we can figure out who it is (behind)” and that coordination among allies is essential to ensure “a coherent response” about the Alliance’s red lines. Read the full story: buff.ly/WWYJCDM

Check out The Parliament Magazine’s top stories! Read the stories on our website: lnkd.in/ewzZCxS9 Video by Anja Košir and Jakub Janas

Romania’s in the fifth month of a growing political and economic crisis that’s putting growing pressure on the country’s finances – and creating an opportunity for George Simion’s right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians. Read the story by @pedersschaefer:buff.ly/vXMF5ju

Northern Ireland was supposed to have the best of both worlds after Brexit: staying in the UK while retaining access to the EU single market. In practice, businesses face the bureaucracy of both. Could a closer UK-EU relationship ease those tensions? Link to story: buff.ly/nBAYjFn