German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

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.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Why rare diseases must remain in the political spotlight Partner Content
26 Nov EU Institutions
Why rare diseases must remain in the political spotlight
A new political mandate must mean political attention for rare diseases, combined with a comprehensive and collaborative approach
European SMEs, innovation and tech security under threat Partner Content
26 Nov Technology
European SMEs, innovation and tech security under threat
Proposed legislation on the licensing of standards essential patents runs contrary to the Draghi principles and poses major threats to key EU interests
Op-ed: Why renewables must replace nuclear
22 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why renewables must replace nuclear
Renewables offer a cheaper, more reliable route to cutting emissions than nuclear power. Europe should prioritise green energy instead.
Q+A: With historic LGBTQ+ rights case, 'The Commission is asking Hungary: Do you really want to remain part of the club?'
21 Nov EU Institutions
Q+A: With historic LGBTQ+ rights case, 'The Commission is asking Hungary: Do you really want to remain part of the club?'
The case against Hungary's Child Protection Act goes to the heart of EU treaty values. How the ECJ rules may determine Hungary's EU future — and how strictly member state violations are policed.
Op-ed: It’s time to end Europe’s anti-nuclear dogma
20 Nov EU Institutions
Op-ed: It’s time to end Europe’s anti-nuclear dogma
As Europe strives to meet its climate objectives, nuclear energy must take a central role in the bloc’s energy mix to ensure a stable, decarbonised future.
1,000 days of war later, EU still divided over Ukraine's future
20 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
1,000 days of war later, EU still divided over Ukraine's future
Trump's re-election has accelerated talk about ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the negotiating table. The EU's position is anything but unified.
The time is now: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance with Transferable Exclusivity Vouchers Partner Content
20 Nov EU Institutions
The time is now: Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance with Transferable Exclusivity Vouchers
The EU has a once-in-a-generation window of opportunity to implement an effective pull incentive for combating AMR.
The path to climate neutrality: what is the role of carbon removals and cleantech innovation? Partner Content
19 Nov
The path to climate neutrality: what is the role of carbon removals and cleantech innovation?
Achieving the EU’s climate goals while maintaining economic growth and competitiveness is the key challenge of this new mandate. What role can carbon removals and cleantech innovation
play? We speak with MEP Lidia Pereira (Portugal, EPP), and Kasia Wilk, Head of Public Affairs and Policy for Europe and Asia, at Drax, to find out more
Let’s talk about the importance of hygiene Partner Content
19 Nov
Let’s talk about the importance of hygiene
The first line of defence to protect our health is to ensure the availability of effective cleaning, maintenance and disinfection products, inside and outside our homes, and not take hygiene and cleanliness for granted.
Op-ed: Risk-based 2040 target is key to keeping climate momentum
18 Nov Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Risk-based 2040 target is key to keeping climate momentum
The EU’s climate ambitions must be balanced with safeguards against trade, economic and social risks.
Shaping Europe’s connectivity agenda for the digital decade Partner Content
18 Nov Technology
Shaping Europe’s connectivity agenda for the digital decade
Connectivity is the backbone of Europe’s digital future, but the continent lags behind global peers. At a European Parliament event, policymakers, industry leaders, and experts discussed how to close this gap and build a connected and competitive Europe
Let’s bring full digital mobility to Europe through secure access to vehicle data, functions and resources Partner Content
18 Nov Technology
Let’s bring full digital mobility to Europe through secure access to vehicle data, functions and resources
The Commission’s long-promised plan for a sector-specific legislation on access to in-vehicle data, functions, and resources is more necessary than ever
Making sustainable aviation a reality Partner Content
18 Nov
Making sustainable aviation a reality
European aviation is grappling with a critical shortage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel – stalling decarbonisation efforts. At a recent dinner, organised by The Parliament and the Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), aviation industry leaders discussed the progress toward meeting climate targets
Redefining Europe’s industrial landscape Partner Content
18 Nov Energy & Environment
Redefining Europe’s industrial landscape
In recent years, circular forest-based bioeconomy industries have been a key driver of the European economy, while positively contributing to climate change mitigation. A dinner at the European Parliament in Strasbourg brought together MEPs, policymakers and leaders to explore how this transformed sector can contribute to a renewed EU Industrial Strategy.
Bridging the gap in diabetes care: Juan Antonio’s story Partner Content
18 Nov EU Institutions
Bridging the gap in diabetes care: Juan Antonio’s story
Diabetes can touch anyone at any point in life, bringing with it a risk of various other chronic diseases. Policy-makers must act to address unmet needs and inequalities in care and support across the EU
Why electronic labelling makes sense Partner Content
18 Nov
Why electronic labelling makes sense
With hundreds of millions of items sold across the EU each year, providing physical copies of compliance information comes with a heavy environmental cost. Is a move to e-labelling the answer for consumers and the planet?
It’s official: EU deforestation law gets put on backburner
15 Nov EU Institutions
It’s official: EU deforestation law gets put on backburner
The European Parliament has voted to amend and postpone the EU deforestation law that was about to come into force. Critics say the move hollows out an already weakened law.
The best way for the EU to achieve circularity? Attract investment and innovation Partner Content
14 Nov
The best way for the EU to achieve circularity? Attract investment and innovation
Industry is ready to invest in innovative technologies to achieve circularity. But without legal certainty and fair competition with non-EU countries, this is unlikely to materialize
Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply
14 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: EU needs strategic partnerships to secure critical raw materials supply
As global competition for critical raw materials intensifies, the EU must push for strategic partnerships and increased investment to meet Green Deal targets.
Shifting the dial on Parkinson’s care in Europe Partner Content
14 Nov
Shifting the dial on Parkinson’s care in Europe
With rising demand and an ageing population, European healthcare systems are under strain. In the second article in our series on addressing Europe’s healthcare challenges, The Parliament and AbbVie explore how innovation can unlock capacity and deliver better outcomes for patients living with Parkinson’s
MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU
13 Nov EU Institutions
MEP Lange: Parliamentary power essential to strengthening EU
MEP Bernd Lange, Chair of the Conference of Committee Chairs, discusses the importance of the European Parliament's committees and his role in streamlining EP decision-making.
The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality Partner Content
13 Nov
The climate crisis: hospitality's new reality
Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy
12 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: EU must work with like-minded partners to stem the tide of autocracy
Amid rising global tensions, the Committee on Foreign Affairs aims to strengthen EU foreign policy, support Ukraine and enhance co-operation with key international partners in the coming term.
Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
12 Nov
Op-ed: Fairer allocation of EU powers needed to handle unprecedented challenges
AFCO chair MEP Sven Simon calls for constitutional reform across the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament to strengthen the union’s democratic legitimacy.