Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy

Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target

With Spain pledging to spend 2% of its GDP on defence, PM Pedro Sánchez faces scepticism as he stretches the definition of military spending. Around Europe, not everyone is impressed.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
07 May Culture & Arts
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs Partner Content
19 Dec
EIT Health Summit 2019: Defining unmet needs
Delegates at the recent EIT Health Summit 2019 had the opportunity to meet innovators and gain insight into why defining societal health needs should be the focus of innovation. Brian Johnson reports.
Health Technology Assessment: Europe cannot afford an inefficient system Partner Content
19 Dec
Health Technology Assessment: Europe cannot afford an inefficient system
Jean-Christophe Tellier looks at the Commission Proposal for a European Regulation.
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
18 Dec
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
EU defence spending currently stands at just over €223bn, a 3 percent increase on 2017.
A treasure trove of opportunities
18 Dec
A treasure trove of opportunities
Central Asia remains a largely undiscovered region despite the opportunities it presents both commercially and strategically. It’s time the EU enhances its presence in the region, writes Fulvio Martusciello.
Medical Devices Made of Substances: an EU opportunity Partner Content
18 Dec
Medical Devices Made of Substances: an EU opportunity
A major opportunity to deliver innovation across the EU’s healthcare sector could be lost if implementing rules are used to hinder the application of the new Medical Device Regulation. Colin Mackay reports.
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
17 Dec
EU urged to introduce new legislation to monitor rule of law after journalist murder
Andrew Galizia, the son of murdered Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has called for new EU legislation to monitor the rule of law, insisting it has “teeth and is fit for purpose.”
COPD: the Invisible killer
17 Dec
COPD: the Invisible killer
Health experts have issued stark warnings on the need or further commitment to effectively tackle asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Martin Banks reports.
A modern approach to Health Technology Assessment
17 Dec
A modern approach to Health Technology Assessment
HTAs are vital in ensuring that medicines and medical devices deliver efficacy and value for money, but processes need to be streamlined, says Tiemo Wölken.
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
17 Dec
Peter Pollák: Giving a voice to the vulnerable
As the first Slovak MEP of Roma origin, Peter Pollák is a man on a mission, determined to use his European platform to raise awareness of the plight of Roma people and strengthen their rights across the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 16 December 2019
16 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 16 December 2019
COP25 ends on disappointing note
16 Dec
COP25 ends on disappointing note
The 25th UN climate conference (COP25) in Madrid drew to a close without an agreement on binding rules for the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.
EU leaders congratulate Boris Johnson on UK election result
13 Dec
EU leaders congratulate Boris Johnson on UK election result
The leaders of the European Parliament and Council as well as Parliament group leaders have welcomed the “clarity” the UK election brings in the long-running Brexit saga.
‘The price of populism’: UK MEPs react to Boris Johnson election victory
13 Dec
‘The price of populism’: UK MEPs react to Boris Johnson election victory
On Friday morning UK MEPs digested the news of Boris Johnson’s triumph in the UK general election and shared their thoughts with The Parliament Magazine.
Women in finance: pushing water uphill Partner Content
13 Dec
Women in finance: pushing water uphill
Fighting for gender equality is an arduous struggle for women across all fields and the financial sector is no exception. Lorna Hutchinson reports on the perspectives of female powerhouses from the world of EU finance.
Issue 507 | 16 December 2019
13 Dec
Issue 507 | 16 December 2019
This issue we have Peter Pollák, the first Slovak MEP of Roma origin, as our cover star. He gives us an insight into his opinions on Roma integration in the EU and tells us about how he plans to use his European platform to raise awareness of the plight of Roma people and strengthen their rights across the EU.
Senior MEP laments ‘hateful’ UK election
12 Dec
Senior MEP laments ‘hateful’ UK election
As the UK went to the polls on Thursday, senior UK Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies admitted his party leader had “failed to make a positive impact” in the election campaign.
Voting underway in crunch UK ‘Brexit election’
12 Dec
Voting underway in crunch UK ‘Brexit election’
Voting is well underway in the first December election in the UK for almost a century, with the divisive issue of Brexit and the political futures of both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn all on the line.
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
11 Dec
‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’: Von der Leyen unveils EU Green Deal
“Now it’s time to act”, announced European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she laid out the executive’s plans for tackling climate change.
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
11 Dec
Don’t assume technology is racially neutral
Without adequate and effective safeguards, the increasing reliance on technology in law enforcement risks reinforcing existing prejudices against racialised communities, writes Karen Taylor.
AI: The Brave New World
11 Dec
AI: The Brave New World
Though AI can generate economic growth, and help solve the world’s biggest challenges, the new Commission accepts it also needs to deal with the ‘risks’ the new technology brings, writes Rajnish Singh.
Safety in numbers
11 Dec
Safety in numbers
European defence cooperation through PESCO is becoming increasingly better integrated and is adapting to the changing demands and threats it is likely to face in the future. Martin Banks reports.
Flying the flag for aviation
11 Dec
Flying the flag for aviation
The aviation industry has brought myriad benefits in connecting people, boosting trade and developing new technology - let’s not demonise it, says Caroline Nagtegaal.
Investing in security
11 Dec
Investing in security
The European Defence Fund will not only send the right message to our security partners, it will provide a boost for Europe’s defence industries, writes Zdzisław Krasnodębski. 
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
10 Dec
Cybersecurity: the trust-building core of banking
Marek Belka explains why cyber security in financial institutions must be treated more seriously.