Europe needs women in uniform — its militaries aren’t delivering
19 Mar Member States

Europe needs women in uniform — its militaries aren’t delivering

The European Union’s rearmament drive demands more troops. But bringing in and keeping women requires more than access to enlistment.
by Paula Soler
Op-ed: Georgia's democratic backsliding requires immediate EU action
23 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Georgia's democratic backsliding requires immediate EU action
The EU’s 28th Regime moves closer to becoming law
18 Mar Member States
The EU’s 28th Regime moves closer to becoming law
Europe charts its own course in the Middle East
17 Mar Member States
Europe charts its own course in the Middle East
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Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
23 Mar Member States
Op-ed: Italy's student housing affordability gap requires state intervention
Only a coordinated mix of public and regulated student housing, targeted rental controls and strategic planning can restore access and affordability.
Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
20 Mar EU Institutions
Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
European leaders gathered in Brussels for a meeting that was meant to focus on the bloc’s competitiveness agenda.
Op-ed: The foundation for a new European strategy on housing
20 Mar Member States
Op-ed: The foundation for a new European strategy on housing
Regardless of political leanings, European governments should reduce administrative burdens, digitize procedures and set verifiable targets to speed up housing permit approvals.
Spain’s and the EU’s hypocrisy on upholding international law Partner Content
19 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Spain’s and the EU’s hypocrisy on upholding international law
Spain and the EU present themselves as defenders of the rules-based order. But their refusal to honour arbitration awards raises questions about consistency in upholding international law.
Op-ed: The EU–Australia trade deal has never mattered more
19 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU–Australia trade deal has never mattered more
An agreement with Canberra would reinforce the rules-based international trading system and secure Brussels access to a reliable partner and the third-largest rare earths producer.
Here's why it's never been harder to buy or rent in Europe
17 Mar EU Institutions
Here's why it's never been harder to buy or rent in Europe
Data shows that low construction rates and rising demand have created a perfect storm for a housing crisis across the continent.
War-driven energy prices put EU carbon market under fire
16 Mar EU Institutions
War-driven energy prices put EU carbon market under fire
Soaring energy costs are fueling calls to suspend the EU’s flagship emissions trading system — a once anti-establishment stance now gaining mainstream traction.
Op-ed: What the EU must do to make housing genuinely affordable
16 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: What the EU must do to make housing genuinely affordable
The S&D president has called for more investment, a dedicated EU housing fund and stricter rules on short-term rentals and property speculation to address Europe's housing crisis.
Europe Under Cyber Attack: The New Frontline of Security Partner Content
23 Mar
Europe Under Cyber Attack: The New Frontline of Security
In the latest episode of the Eastern Frontline Group's podcast, Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks and Estonian MEP Jaak Madison are joined by Juhan Lepassaar, Executive Director of the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
EU enlargement chief cautions against Russian interference in Armenia
13 Mar Member States
EU enlargement chief cautions against Russian interference in Armenia
In an interview with The Parliament, Marta Kos warned that a Kremlin-led interference campaign in Armenia is underway ahead of key parliamentary elections this summer.
Newsletter: The EU's nuclear deterrence dilemma
13 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Newsletter: The EU's nuclear deterrence dilemma
Emmanuel Macron announced earlier this month that France would expand its atomic arsenal and assume a larger role in shielding European allies.
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
12 Mar EU Institutions
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
This month's issue explores how Ukraine’s battlefield-forged defense industry offers cutting-edge capabilities for the EU; what rising energy prices due to war in the Middle East mean for the bloc's reindustrialization efforts; how Europe risks falling behind in the rocket race — and much more.
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Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
20 Mar EU Institutions
Newsletter: Hungary — and a war — derail another EU summit
European leaders gathered in Brussels for a meeting that was meant to focus on the bloc’s competitiveness agenda.
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
12 Mar EU Institutions
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
This month's issue explores how Ukraine’s battlefield-forged defense industry offers cutting-edge capabilities for the EU; what rising energy prices due to war in the Middle East mean for the bloc's reindustrialization efforts; how Europe risks falling behind in the rocket race — and much more.
Policy report: Addressing Europe's housing crisis
10 Mar Member States
Policy report: Addressing Europe's housing crisis
The EU's growing housing crisis is reaching an inflection point: one in ten Europeans is unable to pay their rent or a mortgage on time, and several European countries suffer from severe housing shortages.
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
03 Mar Economics
Middle East escalation threatens Europe’s reindustrialization
American-Israeli strikes on Iran are roiling global energy markets, complicating Europe’s push to regain competitiveness.
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