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
‘Abortion rights are a matter of political will’
08 Mar EU Institutions
‘Abortion rights are a matter of political will’
Q+A: What France’s historic legislation on abortion could mean for the country and the wider EU.
100 Years of Surrealism: This is not an exhibition
07 Mar Culture & Arts
100 Years of Surrealism: This is not an exhibition
"Histoire de ne pas rire" at Brussels’ Bozar looks back on a century of Surrealist creativity in Belgium and beyond.
EU election candidates who support the bloc’s fundamental values need to speak out on LGBTI rights
06 Mar EU Institutions
EU election candidates who support the bloc’s fundamental values need to speak out on LGBTI rights
With the public discourse around sexuality and gender ever more hostile, activists are calling on the next parliament to do more to protect LGBTI people.
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
05 Mar EU Institutions
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy to reinvest in the Continent’s military capabilities at a time of rising threats in Europe and abroad.
Why the EU's gender justice bill leaves the most vulnerable behind
04 Mar EU Institutions
Why the EU's gender justice bill leaves the most vulnerable behind
Disagreements over rape and immigration rights mean ambitious new legislation will likely change little for victims, NGOs warn.
How Poland can repair the damage to its arts and education systems
01 Mar Culture & Arts
How Poland can repair the damage to its arts and education systems
In a visit to Warsaw last year, one MEP was shocked to find culture and academia under threat. Will Donald Tusk be able to turn the tables?
Stronger together: Fighting rare diseases requires collaboration Partner Content
29 Feb EU Institutions
Stronger together: Fighting rare diseases requires collaboration
To address the unique needs of affected individuals and improve patients lives, a multifaceted approach involving all stakeholders is needed
Yulia Navalnaya takes centre stage at parliament
29 Feb EU Institutions
Yulia Navalnaya takes centre stage at parliament
As the widow of Alexei Navalny tries to carry on her husband’s legacy in the wake of his death, is EU support a double-edged sword?
Advancing innovation for rare disease patients: a call to action on Rare Disease Day 2024 Partner Content
29 Feb
Advancing innovation for rare disease patients: a call to action on Rare Disease Day 2024
Now is a pivotal moment to put rare diseases at the heart of both policy and elections to ensure that no patient is left behind
PPWR trilogues must bring solutions to soaring recycled plastic imports Partner Content
28 Feb Energy & Environment
PPWR trilogues must bring solutions to soaring recycled plastic imports
Legislation for recycled plastics is the way to go, but it must safeguard the EU’s industry and the EU Green Deal’s targets
Europe's artists deserve better working conditions
28 Feb Culture & Arts
Europe's artists deserve better working conditions
One MEP on the 'unviability' of the labour market for creative workers across the Continent
– and what policymakers can do to fix it.
A holistic, realistic approach to OMP reform and action Partner Content
28 Feb
A holistic, realistic approach to OMP reform and action
The fate of the rare diseases ecosystem hangs in the balance. Our actions going forwards could have significant implications for the future of the patient community
What the rise of Romania’s far-right AUR could mean for the future of parliament
27 Feb EU Institutions
What the rise of Romania’s far-right AUR could mean for the future of parliament
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians is capitalising on high costs, frustration over the war in Ukraine and unpopular EU climate policies – and is set to make significant gains when Europeans go to the polls in June.
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term Partner Content
27 Feb Energy & Environment
How can we build a more sustainable and competitive food and drink industry? The European soft drinks sector’s vision for the next EU political term
With more than 500 production facilities across Europe supporting over 1.8 million jobs, the European soft drink sector is a key player in the future of Europe
'Rare' should not mean 'alone' Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
"Rare" should not mean "alone"
The EESC, together with associations of patients, researchers and practitioners, asks the European Commission for an action plan to on rare diseases
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients Partner Content
27 Feb EU Institutions
Substantial action is needed to support rare disease patients
The EESC’s recent own-initiative report highlights the next steps required to improve the lives of rare disease patients, including actualising legislative framework, optimising policy and harnessing technological innovations
How the EU is funding green travel for artists to move across the Continent
26 Feb Culture & Arts
How the EU is funding green travel for artists to move across the Continent
The €21m programme, funded by the European Commission, helps cover travel and accommodation costs for creative professionals, making cross-continent collaboration in the arts easier than ever.
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases Partner Content
26 Feb
#ActRare2024: How the EU elections can help tackle rare diseases
The fate of more than 30 million Europeans living with rare diseases hinges on the outcomes of the upcoming elections. Policymakers must use this moment to build a more inclusive future for all EU citizens, including the most vulnerable
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
23 Feb Culture & Arts
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
Each year, thousands of spectators watch toreros triumph over bulls in the arenas of southern Europe – a spectacle that might not survive without EU largess.
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
23 Feb Culture & Arts
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
The February issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Culture
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe Partner Content
23 Feb Technology
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe
With biotech companies playing a pivotal role in finding therapies for people living with rare diseases, Europe has the potential to lead the charge in revolutionising new treatments
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
22 Feb Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
Despite being a busy MEP, Katalin Cseh (Renew, HU) always makes time to prepare treats for her two dogs Kyra and Ziggy.
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients Partner Content
22 Feb EU Institutions
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients
As the end of the Parliamentary term approaches, it’s time to proactively push for improvements in the lives of people living with rare diseases
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
21 Feb EU Institutions
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
Belarusians are set to vote in parliamentary elections Sunday – four years after a disputed presidential election ended with Lukashenko solidifying power, as violence and arrests ensued. Will his regime ever crumble?