Paula Soler

Paula Soler

Paula Soler is a reporter at The Parliament Magazine

The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
21 Jan Member States
The EU’s mutual defence clause meets geopolitical reality
Renewed doubts over US commitment to European security are putting the spotlight on the EU’s mutual defence clause and exposing the gap between legal obligation and readiness.
Spain makes the case for more migration
16 Jan Member States
Spain makes the case for more migration
While Europe warns of migrant pressure, Spain uses newcomers to power its economy — and its model is being quietly emulated.
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
09 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
From Venezuela to Greenland, Washington is treating allies as territory to manage — forcing the EU to decide whether it will stand by its principles or be ruled by US power politics.
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
06 Jan Member States
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
Brussels’ push to integrate defence procurement and production across the EU is running up against national interests, divergent threat perceptions and deep political resistance.
Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own
24 Dec 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own
The Parliament spoke to Camille Grand, secretary general of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, about whether Europe’s defence industry can scale fast enough for a future with less American support.
Does the EU's loan deal for Ukraine set a new precedent?
19 Dec 25 Member States
Does the EU's loan deal for Ukraine set a new precedent?
Forced to ditch a plan to tap frozen Russian assets, EU leaders relied on the bloc's 'enhanced cooperation' mechanism to reach a deal on borrowing €90 billion to fund Ukraine.
Why Europe isn’t ready for a return to compulsory military service
18 Dec 25 Member States
Why Europe isn’t ready for a return to compulsory military service
As European countries flirt with conscription and other schemes to recruit new soldiers in order to beef up their defence capabilities, the real issue is actually retention.
Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows
05 Dec 25 EU Institutions
Women still work 15 months to earn men’s annual pay, EU index shows
The 2025 Gender Equality Index highlights slow, uneven progress across member states, prompting calls for deeper reforms and stronger engagement of men and boys in equality policies.