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
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now Partner Content
19 Sep
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now
As the world becomes more interconnected, global health issues that once seemed miles away are increasingly quickly approaching our own doors and policy makers must react.
5 questions with… Marc Angel
18 Sep EU Institutions
5 questions with… Marc Angel
Get to know Marc Angel, a Luxembourgish MEP from the S&D party and a Vice-President of the European Parliament
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep EU Institutions
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations Partner Content
14 Sep
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations
“It’s only by working together that we will secure access to a variety of treatment options and support patients.”
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
13 Sep Energy & Environment
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
As a resident of Ukraine, I am acutely aware that there is no going back to a “pre-disinformation” time
5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
13 Sep Culture & Arts
5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
Spain's presidency of the Council of the EU brings with it events celebrating Spanish culture all over Belgium. We've rounded up some highlights
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
08 Sep Energy & Environment
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
As climate change and rising sea levels make Europe’s farmland increasingly salty and barren, can saline agriculture offer growers a way forward?
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies Partner Content
06 Sep
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies
The EU must provide enough and predictable incentives to encourage innovation and reward investments in the European Pharmaceutical market.
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
05 Sep EU Institutions
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking
Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
05 Sep Culture & Arts
Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
This year’s Brussels Gallery Weekend, starting September 7, will be packed with contemporary delights
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide Partner Content
04 Sep
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide
The pressure of the WHO to put all nicotine products under the same category means lost potential for thousands of smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy Partner Content
31 Aug Energy & Environment
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy
The corrugated cardboard industry remains highly committed to achieving the objectives of the PPWR. We sit down with Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe Smurfit Kappa and VP of Fefco, to discuss the proposed changes - and why recycling and reuse must be seen as complementary
The Parliament Magazine's September Issue
30 Aug EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's September Issue
The September issue of The Parliament is now available to read online.
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe Partner Content
28 Aug
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe
A Working Group meeting in the European Parliament with Herbalife explores entrepreneurship of the future
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
28 Aug Energy & Environment
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
The European Commission should be daring enough to push Europe’s ports into the green future
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
28 Aug EU Institutions
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
03 Aug Energy & Environment
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
If a full-on conflict between the US and China breaks out in the Indo-Pacific region, the EU will be unable to remain on the sidelines
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
02 Aug Energy & Environment
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
Virtual and augmented reality solutions can offer unprecedented opportunities for people with visual impairments
Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
31 Jul Culture & Arts
Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" has inspired other authors to imagine a globally warmed future. Our summer reading list has a few other suggestions
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
26 Jul Technology
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
"We need the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to ensure speedy internet and equal access to broadband infrastructure for all EU citizens, and much more"
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
20 Jul Energy & Environment
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand?  
More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
19 Jul Technology
More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
Would you like to be propelled that over 700 kilometres per hour through a tube? Hyperloop technology could make that a reality — if Europe can rise to the challenge
For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
19 Jul Energy & Environment
For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
Lack of collaboration is among the most significant bottlenecks in addressing the climate crisis
The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
19 Jul EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
The August edition of The Parliament, focusing on innovation in Europe, is now available to read online