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
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
07 Nov
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
Climate negotiations have begun at the COP22 conference in Marrakech with calls for "more clarity" on the details of the landmark Paris climate agreement. 
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
07 Nov
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
While SME Week is a great concept, it remains just words, says Madi Sharma.
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
Interview with Helga Stevens, Aviation Strategy, Food Labelling, Powering Europe's innovation economy, SME Week, tackling Pancreatic Cancer, 5 questions with Alessia Mosca and more.
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
07 Nov
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not stand in the way of Britain exiting the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 7 November 2016
Fragmentation of EU airspace costing billions of euros
07 Nov
Fragmentation of EU airspace costing billions of euros
The fragmentation of EU airspace is causing Europe to waste billions of euros' worth of funds, warns Pavel Telička.
IEEE | Considering the ethics
06 Nov
IEEE | Considering the ethics
A Parliament Magazine special supplement with IEEE on AI and robotics, and the need to look at ethics
Innovation-powered Europe brings jobs and growth Partner Content
04 Nov
Innovation-powered Europe brings jobs and growth
An innovation-powered Europe brings jobs, growth and improved quality of life, writes Martin Kern.
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
04 Nov
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
Europe needs to think big and take risks if it wants to be a leading tech sector innovator, argues Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
04 Nov
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known, and the EU must act to tackle it, argues Aldo Patriciello.
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
02 Nov
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
The single market will not work unless EU citizens can clearly see the ways in which it benefits them, says Marlene Mizzi.
EU must embrace the value of 'Made in Europe'
02 Nov
EU must embrace the value of "Made in Europe"
Europe has great heritage to promote, but this requires proper implementation of the EU's single market, says Lara Comi.
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
31 Oct
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
The European Commission's ad-hoc ethical committee has ruled that former Commission President José Manuel Barroso has not broken any rules by taking up a top job at Goldman Sachs.
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
31 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 31 October 2016
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
31 Oct
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined EU chiefs at reconvened summit in Brussels to sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) trade agreement.
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
28 Oct
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
CETA, the historic free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, is finally close to being completed after an agreement was reached between the Belgian government and the Wallonian Parliament.
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
28 Oct
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
Tackling the burden of non-communicable diseases, and achieving the sustainable development goals, requires government, business and NGOs to work together, argues Cristian Dan Preda.
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
27 Oct
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
The Cotonou agreement is an essential tool in promoting common values with our ACP partners and protecting human rights, says Cécile Kashetu Kyenge.
2017 EU General budget
27 Oct
2017 EU General budget
On October 25, the Plenary discussed the Parliament’s position on the 2017 budget, with input from the Commission and the Council.
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
27 Oct
European Parliament rejects cuts to 2017 EU budget
Parliament has controversially voted to reverse all the Council's proposed cuts to the draft EU budget for 2017.
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
27 Oct
Syed Kamall: EU must learn from CETA debacle
ECR group Chair Syed Kamall has said that "lessons must be learned" after it emerged that Belgium had finally agreed a deal to approve CETA.
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
27 Oct
EU Parliament urges Turkey to release journalists
MEPs have urged the Turkish authorities to release journalists being held without "compelling evidence of criminal activity."
The case for reforming the European arrest warrant: Alexander Adamescu vs. Romania Partner Content
27 Oct
The case for reforming the European arrest warrant: Alexander Adamescu vs. Romania
The case of Alexander Adamescu underlines why the European arrest warrant needs urgent reform, argues Mitchell Belfer.
ACP-EU is a unique partnership
27 Oct
ACP-EU is a unique partnership
Europe and Africa have a collective responsibility to empower their economies and societies and foster sustainable development, says Louis Michel.