The Parliament's September print edition is out now
12 Sep Member States
The Parliament's September print edition is out now
From migration and NATO to tradwives and trade, The Parliament's back-to-school September edition explores the issues and trends animating the EU.
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
11 Sep EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's fragile alliance put to the test over US trade deal
The Commission chief’s State of the Union defence of the pact she negotiated with Donald Trump drew fire from across the political spectrum. But the real battle is over whether the pro-EU majority will keep her second term afloat.
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Russia-China landmark pipeline deal tilts global energy politics
The freshly inked Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement between Moscow and Beijing could undercut EU sanctions and shift the global energy power balance.
Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
27 Aug Member States
Estonian citizens warned of spy games if they travel to Russia
Residents of Estonia crossing into Russia might be coerced into spying against their country, the foreign ministry has warned. Recent cases show the FSB preying on travellers to build networks in European countries.
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
11 Aug Member States
How alpha men and tradwives are winning over young Europeans
The spread of right-leaning subcultures fetishising a return to traditional gender roles is reshaping European politics.
Beyond Calais: Migrants dodge crackdown with riskier Channel crossings
04 Aug Member States
Beyond Calais: Migrants dodge crackdown with riskier Channel crossings
From Cherbourg to Dieppe, migrants navigate longer, deadlier paths to reach the UK, highlighting new challenges in the ongoing migration crisis along the English Channel.
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
24 Jul EU Institutions
The EU shouldn't fight Trump's tariffs alone, former WTO chief warns
The European Union should form an alliance with the United States' other trading partners to counter the president's 'hostage-taking' tactics, Pascal Lamy said in an interview.
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
23 Jul Member States
Libyan migration uptick unnerves Europe, with or without a Russian hand
Italy, France, Greece and Malta have raised concerns with the EU about a surge in migration through Libya. Some suspect Russian influence — but many experts argue Europe’s own mistakes in the region are driving the crisis.
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
18 Jul Member States
Liberté, Égalité, Austérité? French budget chaos highlights Macron's loose grip on power
France’s 2026 budget aimed to restore fiscal order. Instead, it deepened President Emmanuel Macron’s political crisis and rang alarm bells in Brussels. 
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
04 Jul Member States
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
Europe's NATO members have bowed to Donald Trump's demands to significantly increase defence spending. But will it be enough to cure the continent's military woes?
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
02 Jul Member States
Folk art and Soviet-style purges: How Europe’s populists are hijacking arts and culture
Across the EU, far-right and populist governments are defunding museums, censoring artists and stacking cultural institutions with loyalists, often to advance a political ideology.
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
01 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
The EU's defence push risks neglecting drone revolution
As Ukraine rewrites modern warfare with drones and AI, countries across the EU are struggling with slow procurement, outdated priorities, and rising competition from global powers.
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
26 Jun EU Institutions
Inside Europe’s billion-dollar anti-gender movement
A new report reveals how groups critical of so-called gender ideology across Europe raised $1.18 billion to target abortion, sex education and LGBTQ+ rights.
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
24 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Belarusian opposition leader still hopes for a European future
Most Belarusians want to break free of their Russian-backed government and align with Europe, opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said in an interview.
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
17 Jun Member States
Essay: Why Germany is losing the war at home
Despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rearmament bravado, youth has lost trust in the state and doesn't want to fight.
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how quickly to pledge further defence budget hikes.
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
06 Jun EU Institutions
The Parliament's June print edition is out now
This month's cover story explores what the election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki as Poland's next president means for the country's democracy and its relationship with the EU.
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
03 Jun Member States
Poland's presidential vote was a referendum on Tusk — and the EU
The election of right-wing nationalist Karol Nawrocki is expected to undermine Prime Minister Donald Tusk's efforts to restore the rule of law and strengthen ties with Brussels.
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Member States
German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
"We must be prepared for the US to wash its hands not only of Ukraine, but even of Europe."
The Parliament's May print edition is out now
09 May EU Institutions
The Parliament's May print edition is out now
This month's cover story looks at how Donald Trump's tariffs are forcing Brussels to rethink economic ties with Beijing.
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
The European Commission unveiled plans this week to cut off all imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, despite ongoing resistance from some member states.
Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
30 Apr Energy & Environment
Europe’s quest for critical raw minerals gains new urgency
Brussels is pushing to diversify critical raw material supplies beyond China, but a fragmented EU approach could stall progress.