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
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence Partner Content
06 Jul
Striking the right balance on Artificial Intelligence
How can Europe become a global hub for Artificial Intelligence and innovation, while protecting people’s rights and privacy? Last week EU40 organised a panel of leading actors and experts to discuss – and explore what comes next
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences Partner Content
05 Jul
New EU pesticide targets could lead to unintended consequences
With the EU proposing new measures to cut the use of pesticides by 50% this could lead to a spike in illicit trade warns Maria Chaplia.
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
05 Jul
How the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue strengthens EU-US cooperation
Twice a year, a select group of MEPs and US congressional representatives come together to jointly address transatlantic — and global — challenges. US Representative Jim Costa demystifies the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue and explains why it’s so very important at this moment in time
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer Partner Content
01 Jul
Let’s make it right: A fit-for-purpose EU Paediatric Regulation can deliver for all children and adolescents with cancer
A political commitment to unleash the life-saving potential of the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy is needed say Gilles Vassal, Board Member of SIOP Europe, and Delphine Heenen, Committee Member of CCI Europe.
Movers and Shakers | 1 July 2022
30 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 1 July 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Committee of the Regions new President, MEP news, DG DIGIT’s new Director and more!
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking Partner Content
30 Jun
Europe must finally learn from its mistakes to curb smoking
Policies to reduce smoking-induced illnesses are needed but we need to start judging policies based on results says Michael Landl
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
30 Jun
The EU ushered in a new era of digital regulation. Will the US follow suit?
With the DMA and the DSA, the EU has taken the lead on regulating the global digital economy. Now it’s time for the EU and the US to become even more ambitious in aligning their agenda on internet regulation, argues Andreas Schwab
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector Partner Content
29 Jun
How the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for the €12 billion sector
Twenty years ago, the Food Supplements Directive ushered in a new era for a sector which now contributes €12 billion to Europe’s economy – and is an important tool in helping Europeans achieve an optimal nutritional status. This month we partnered with the European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers to mark the important milestone
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
29 Jun
In post-Brexit London, the European Parliament Liaison Office looks to Washington, DC, for guidance
In the wake of Brexit, the European Parliament Liaison Office in London has been forced to find a new mission and partnership, with the Washington, DC, office serving as a model
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities Partner Content
29 Jun
Time for a New Model to Tackle Cancer Care Disparities
Berfu Yaziyurt of Pfizer and MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz call on the EU to tackle disparities in cancer care at a European level, using a multidisciplinary model.
Issue 552 | June 2022
28 Jun
Issue 552 | June 2022
The June edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease Partner Content
28 Jun
Reducing healthcare inequalities: a focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Sebastian Stachowiak, Head of Europe & GCC at Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), and MEP István Ujhelyi explain how universal screening can help rare disease patients across Europe
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
Unlocking the potential for rare disease therapies through wider collaborations between European Reference Networks and industry Partner Content
27 Jun
Unlocking the potential for rare disease therapies through wider collaborations between European Reference Networks and industry
Prominent MEPs seeking quicker wins for rare disease patients are backing closer collaboration between Europe’s reference networks and pharma companies through a novel multistakeholder initiative.
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation Partner Content
27 Jun
Rare Diseases: Time for Innovation
Pfizer's Reda Guiha and MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho want to see the EU do more to deliver on its promise for people living with a rare disease, by supporting research in new medical innovations.
Movers and Shakers | 24 June 2022
24 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 24 June 2022
Today’s Movers and Shakers is about Commission updates, national government news and more!
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies Partner Content
23 Jun
Preparing Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies
Launching a Call to Action to EU policy makers, PAREA’s Tadeusz Hawrot and MEP Sara Cerdas want to see greater research into the potential of psychedelic medicines and treatments.
One Health: Healthy animals, healthier people, and a healthier planet Partner Content
23 Jun
One Health: Healthy animals, healthier people, and a healthier planet
Experts meeting at an event in Brussels discuss how AnimalHealthEurope‘s One Health strategy can succeed in achieving better health for both animals and people.
EU strategy protects workers' safety and health in today’s changing world of work Partner Content
22 Jun
EU strategy protects workers' safety and health in today’s changing world of work
EU-OSHA’s William Cockburn explains how the Commission’s latest health and safety at work strategic framework will benefit workers across Europe.
5 Questions with... Ilhan Kyuchyuk
22 Jun
5 Questions with... Ilhan Kyuchyuk
Ilhan Kyuchyuk (BG, RE) is a member of Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and a Vice-Chair of the delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee.
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
21 Jun
European leaders simply can’t say no to EU candidacy for Ukraine
Saying no to EU candidacy for Ukraine means tearing up the core values underpinning the establishment of the Union, argues Ukrainian parliamentarian Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day Partner Content
21 Jun
Coming together for Global ALS Awareness Day
MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi and Biogen’s Alessandro Tempra explain why all stakeholders should work together in the fight against ALS and other rare diseases.
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit? Partner Content
20 Jun
What are we going to do about Europe’s innovation deficit?
Giancarlo Benelli explores how the European Union can transform its enormous capacity to generate knowledge into innovation.
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential Partner Content
20 Jun
Time to think Differently to Support and Promote the EU’s Entrepreneurial Potential
Herbalife Nutrition's Andrew Trounce and MEP Radan Kanev share their views on how the EU can better support European entrepreneurs.