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.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
10 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
Meet Europe’s largest digital rights network shaping EU tech policy for people, democracy and the planet Partner Content
22 Jul
Meet Europe’s largest digital rights network shaping EU tech policy for people, democracy and the planet
With 20 years of Brussels experience in EU tech policy, our collective of over 50 organisations across Europe is paving the way for advancing human rights and justice in the digital environment. EU decision-makers, are you paying attention?
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
19 Jul EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Media freedom must be central to EU enlargement
As the EU plans for enlargement, the European Commission must make media freedom a priority for candidate countries. Otherwise, it risks undermining the values it says it stands for, argues Antoinette Nikolova.
Achieving a Circular Economy with Steel Packaging Partner Content
19 Jul Energy & Environment
Achieving a Circular Economy with Steel Packaging
Steve Claus, secretary general of Steel for Packaging Europe, discusses the impact of the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the role of steel packaging in delivering a sustainable European packaging industry
Greens play the role of ‘kingmaker,’ as Von der Leyen nabs a second term
18 Jul EU Institutions
Greens play the role of ‘kingmaker,’ as Von der Leyen nabs a second term
Strong support from the parliamentary group proved crucial to Von der Leyen’s reelection as European Commission president on Thursday.
In conversation with Dariusz Marzec Partner Content
18 Jul
In conversation with Dariusz Marzec
We sat down with Dariusz Marzec, President of the Management Board of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A, to discuss the outcomes of the European elections and look at what’s next for the EU
After landslide win, UK's Labour wants better relations with EU
17 Jul EU Institutions
After landslide win, UK's Labour wants better relations with EU
Now that Labour's Keir Starmer is British prime minister, what's next for the UK-EU post-Brexit relationship?
A prosperous and competitive Europe fueled by better animal health Partner Content
17 Jul
A prosperous and competitive Europe fueled by better animal health
Animal health matters. From pollination to pets, animals play a central role to the life of every single European
“Our food security relies on Europe’s farmers: we must give them our support” Partner Content
16 Jul
“Our food security relies on Europe’s farmers: we must give them our support”
“Europe’s farmers are essential to meeting the major challenges facing the EU over the coming years”, says CropLife Europe’s Olivier de Matos. He tells us how farmers are working hard, but they need incentives to invest in the new innovative tools
Scientists, activists and consumers warn about the consequences of refusing innovation in the nicotine segment Partner Content
16 Jul
Scientists, activists and consumers warn about the consequences of refusing innovation in the nicotine segment
As new generations of smoke-free products become available, so does the research in nicotine science. The public debate and consumers’ understanding keep evolving, but the regulatory framework for these alternative products struggles to keep up with innovation. Attendees at the recent Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) in Warsaw discussed how innovation, flexibility, and intelligent regulation could be key to reducing the burden that smoking still represents for Europe’s health services.
AFEMS and IEACS welcome the new European Parliament Partner Content
15 Jul
AFEMS and IEACS welcome the new European Parliament
As the new mandate of MEPs begins, representatives of the civil firearms and ammunition industry explain the importance of maintaining an open dialogue with elected officials
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
11 Jul EU Institutions
EU’s top jobs: What you need to know about Von der Leyen, Metsola, Costa and Kallas
The top jobs for the European Commission, European Parliament, European Council and the EU's foreign affairs are all up for grabs. We've profiled the big-name politicians set to lead the bloc's most important institutions.
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
10 Jul EU Institutions
What's next for France after unprecedented legislative elections
The left surprises, Macron hangs on and the far right falls short: France’s parliamentary election produced no clear majority. Brussels-based French policy analyst Eric Maurice explains what that might mean for the country.
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe Partner Content
10 Jul
Seizing the opportunity for a smoke-free Europe
Europe is making significant strides towards the goal of having a smoke-free Europe by 2040, but how can new MEP’s help the bloc meet its target?
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
09 Jul Culture & Arts
Meet the political cartoonist bursting the Brussels bubble
A Q&A with the author of ‘The Tower of Babel,’ a new graphic novel that exposes the inner workings of the EU.
Advancing public health in the EU through harm reduction strategies Partner Content
09 Jul
Advancing public health in the EU through harm reduction strategies
A recent discussion hosted by The Parliament, in partnership with the Tholos Foundation, gathered experts and politicians to debate the effectiveness of regulations aimed at eliminating smoking. Recent proposals from the European Commission include banning flavored tobacco products, enhancing ingredient reporting, and introducing new safety standards for heated tobacco products, but during the public consultation on the “Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control”, some citizens and public health experts advocated for focusing on harm reduction strategies and the role of alternative products in reducing smoking prevalence
From Vivaldi to Arizona: Belgium’s election results explained
08 Jul EU Institutions
From Vivaldi to Arizona: Belgium’s election results explained
Coalition talks are making rapid progress, by Belgian standards at least. After last month’s election, which saw a strong Flemish right and the socialists ousted from their southern stronghold, what does Belgium’s political future hold?
European Standards: the tool to recommit to, transform, and strengthen the Single Market Partner Content
08 Jul
European Standards: the tool to recommit to, transform, and strengthen the Single Market
Standards are set to play a crucial role over the next five years as Europe looks to ensure long-term competitiveness with the Single Market
Industrial policy and what it means for the healthcare sector Partner Content
05 Jul
Industrial policy and what it means for the healthcare sector
Putting a strong focus on competitiveness and industrial policy is a vital lesson Europe must learn from its recent challenges
Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
04 Jul EU Institutions
Orbán’s Kyiv visit was more style than substance, analysts say
Viktor Orbán’s visit to Kyiv this week took everyone by surprise, given his repeated efforts to block EU aid to Ukraine. But people on the ground weren’t convinced that he had changed his spots – a caution that analysts say is warranted.
Euroconsumers' post-election pulse: Unraveling consumers' high hopes, great expectations and clear wish list Partner Content
04 Jul
Euroconsumers' post-election pulse: Unraveling consumers' high hopes, great expectations and clear wish list
How can Europe’s politicians fight for a future fit for consumers? Euroconsumers latest Election Fever report and Affordability Barometer dive into the details
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
02 Jul EU Institutions
Climate ambition falls off the Council’s agenda
The Council’s new five-year Strategic Agenda makes little mention of the Green Deal, nor any acknowledgement of difficult trade-offs.
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe Partner Content
02 Jul EU Institutions
Improving lives: spotlight on metabolic health in Europe
As a new set of MEPs enter the European Parliament, there must be continuation of the hard work done already reshaping the EU’s approach to non-communicable diseases
Navigating the impossible trinity between sustainability, health and affordability Partner Content
02 Jul
Navigating the impossible trinity between sustainability, health and affordability
A major report commissioned by Herbalife explores how Europe can achieve a balanced relationship between sustainability, health and affordability in our food systems
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
01 Jul Economics
Interview: ‘Political’ China EV tariffs will be hard to undo
With a few days to go before EU tariffs on Chinese EVs kick in, the two sides are in talks to resolve the dispute. The Parliament spoke to Matthias Bauer, director at the European Centre for International Political Economy, about what to expect from the talks.