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
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
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
Languages help bridge the cultural gap
26 Sep
Languages help bridge the cultural gap
There should be a European solution for ensuring schools recognise and protect all of the EU’s official languages, says Svetoslav Hristov Malinov.
Languages are the core of our cultural heritage
26 Sep
Languages are the core of our cultural heritage
Failing to preserve multilingualism goes against the values on which the EU was founded, says Henri Malosse.
Europe must protect its rich tapestry of languages
26 Sep
Europe must protect its rich tapestry of languages
The digital age presents serious problems for Europe’s languages, writes Jill Evans.
Work-related cancers: Growing demand for urgent action
26 Sep
Work-related cancers: Growing demand for urgent action
The workplace is making people sick and even killing them - and it’s not just down to stress.
Clean vehicles directive: Race against time
25 Sep
Clean vehicles directive: Race against time
Ahead of next month’s vote, the clean vehicles directive must not become a victim to those who want to delay action, writes Seb Dance.
Karin Kadenbach: All policy initiatives pursued by the EU take public health into account
25 Sep
Karin Kadenbach: All policy initiatives pursued by the EU take public health into account
Last year’s European Health Forum Gastein highlighted the need for ‘health in all politics’. Here, Austrian MEP Karin Kadenbach, the Forum’s Vice-President, talks about why the idea still holds true, the importance of bold political choices, and how Parliament is standing up for our health.
Group again asks for clarity on citizens' rights
24 Sep
Group again asks for clarity on citizens' rights
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier is being urged to back calls to grant “unilateral guarantees” to Britons living and working in Europe.
Brain disorders could quickly turn into a ticking time bomb Partner Content
24 Sep
Brain disorders could quickly turn into a ticking time bomb
Tackling the growing brain disorders health threat is the 21st century’s space race, writes Monica Di Luca.
Brain health is a collective responsibility
24 Sep
Brain health is a collective responsibility
Brain health must have a prominent place in the upcoming Horizon Europe research framework programme, argues Jerzy Buzek.
European week of sport: EU Commission doubling up on its commitment to sport
24 Sep
European week of sport: EU Commission doubling up on its commitment to sport
Sport is not the answer to all of society’s problems, but it can make an important contribution to addressing them, writes Tibor Navracsics.
European week of sport: Promoting physical activity is a win-win for Europe
24 Sep
European week of sport: Promoting physical activity is a win-win for Europe
Encouraging Europeans to practice a regular physical activity would greatly improve their health and wellbeing, writes Marc Tarabella.
Movers and Shakers | 24 September 2018
24 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 24 September 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 24 September 2018
Making a circular European bioeconomy happen Partner Content
21 Sep
Making a circular European bioeconomy happen
The European forest fibre and paper industry is a catalyst for Europe’s circular bioeconomy, explains Sylvain Lhôte.
EU to work with Egypt on migration
21 Sep
EU to work with Egypt on migration
European leaders have been accused of “hypocrisy” in trying to “shift responsibility” for dealing with migration.
No democracy without fundamental rights
21 Sep
No democracy without fundamental rights
Europe must uphold fundamental rights at all times - or risk self-destructing, warns Marie-Christine Vergiat.
Fundamental rights: No one left behind
21 Sep
Fundamental rights: No one left behind
Parliament’s recent vote on Hungary has highlighted the EU’s commitment to safeguarding fundamental rights, says Josep-Maria Terricabras.
European #Biotechweek 2018: 7 days showcasing creativity, passion and expertise in transformative technology
21 Sep
European #Biotechweek 2018: 7 days showcasing creativity, passion and expertise in transformative technology
European Biotech Week 2018 begins on Monday 24 September, with more than 120 events taking place across 18 European countries. The events, hosted at national and local level by a variety of organisations, companies and other biotech enthusiasts, aim to raise awareness, to fuel curiosity and to engage communities in exploring the benefits of biotechnology and discussing its potential for the future.
Bridging the gap
21 Sep
Bridging the gap
An innovative new alliance is set to strengthen the voice of Europe’s engineers while deepening engagement with policymakers, industry and academia.
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
21 Sep
Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
Karin Kadenbach interview, European Health Forum Gastein Preview, Brain Health, Carcinogens & Work Related Cancer, Fundamental Rights, Bio-based Industries, Engineers Europe Advisory Group, Clean Vehicles, European Day of Languages, 5 Questions with the Parliament Magazine's very own Julie Levy-Abegnoli and more...
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
20 Sep
Salzburg summit ends with little progress on Brexit
The informal summit of EU leaders in Austria has ended with cold water being poured on UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed new economic partnership with the EU.
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
19 Sep
McDonald's did not breach state aid rules, says Commission
The European Commission has ruled that McDonald’s tax deal with Luxembourg did not breach EU state aid rules.
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
18 Sep
Emerging cyber-threats: Challenges ahead
Cybersecurity experts must keep a constant eye on the many different emerging digital threats, say Loudovikos Marinos and Steve Purser.
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
18 Sep
How the EU is building a robust and secure digital environment
Cybersecurity poses a real, serious threat that must be addressed at EU level, says Mariya Gabriel.
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
17 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 17 September 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 17 September 2018