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
Movers and Shakers | 17 June 2022
16 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 17 June 2022
Today’s Movers and Shakers is about Parliament updates, Commission news, and more!
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
The EU’s Strategic Compass and the Nato Strategic Concept must be coherent with one another to ensure strengthened collaboration and burden sharing, and to identify ways to reinforce cooperation between the EU and Nato, explains David McAllister.
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
15 Jun
Photo Essay: From Minsk to Tbilisi
Tako Robakidze, a photographer based in Tbilisi, documents the lives of Belarusians who have fled their country and made a new life in Georgia, with words by Vladic Ravich.
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines Partner Content
15 Jun
TRIPS: Developing countries will not benefit from IP waived vaccines
Waiving TRIPS will not tackle vaccine hesitancy in the developing world but instead disrupt global innovation
The state-of-the-art Smart Village that offers a model for the EU Partner Content
14 Jun
The state-of-the-art Smart Village that offers a model for the EU
Azerbaijan’s Aghali Smart Village Project is an example of how smart villages across Europe can play a key role in helping to reach the sustainable development goals.
5 Questions with... Eva Maydell
14 Jun
5 Questions with... Eva Maydell
Eva Maydell (BG, EPP) is a member of the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee and rapporteur on the Artificial Intelligence Act
How can we build a more inclusive society? Partner Content
14 Jun
How can we build a more inclusive society?
We recently held an event as part of EU Diversity Month that looked at how to address the various inequalities facing people across Europe.
Is there any hope for implementing qualified majority voting in EU sanctions decisions?
14 Jun
Is there any hope for implementing qualified majority voting in EU sanctions decisions?
As the topic of replacing the unanimity requirement in the Council, notably in Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), with qualified majority voting has once again resurfaced, we spoke to EU expert Leonard Schuette about who benefits from unanimity, whether such a policy can be changed, and what people often misunderstand about the issue.
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
13 Jun
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
One unexpected consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine is that the European Union must reassess and adopt a more holistic view of its relationship with Iran.
Why Digital Innovation Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution Partner Content
13 Jun
Why Digital Innovation Must Be Part of the Climate Change Solution
Climate change is the most pressing challenge that humanity faces. But can new technology help meet that challenge? That was the focus of discussions at a recent event that explored how digital innovation can be harnessed to deliver a more sustainable future for Europe.
REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
09 Jun
REPORT: Conference on the Future of Europe. The citizens have spoken. Can the EU answer?
Our new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence breaks down what happened and what's next
Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive Partner Content
09 Jun
Celebrating 20 years of the Food Supplements Directive
Find out more about EHPM’s High-Level Event, taking place on Tuesday 14th of June in the European Parliament.
Movers and Shakers | 10 June 2022
08 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 10 June 2022
Today’s Movers and Shakers is about a new French MEP, Thierry Breton’s new cabinet member, Slovenia’s new government and more!
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment Partner Content
08 Jun
REACH revision: Better chemical safety for a Toxic-free environment
Marking the 15th anniversary of the introduction of the EU's REACH Regulation on chemical safety, EU policy makers and experts warn the current regulation is falling short of protecting consumers from the harmful effects of chemicals.
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
08 Jun
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
MEP Anna Júlia Donáth talks to The Parliament Magazine about her upbringing in a family of prominent politicians, making the switch from grassroots activism to politics to effect change in Hungary, and her hopes for Europe and her home country.
Achieving social justice through financial inclusion Partner Content
06 Jun
Achieving social justice through financial inclusion
The revision of the Consumer Credit Directive is an opportunity to empower citizens by improving their access to finance.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
01 Jun
With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
The war in Ukraine has cut off a crucial trade route between Moldova and Russia. For Moldovan apple growers, who export a large portion of their harvest to Russia, now is the time to look westward for new markets, reports Mădălin Necșuțu.
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU Partner Content
01 Jun
H2 and heat pumps: a dynamic duo to RepowerEU
Bosch illustrate how their multi-technology approach is helping Europe achieve its climate goals.
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality Partner Content
31 May
Investment in smart waste management systems can make circularity a reality
Petcore explain how EU industry leaders, policymakers and the public can come together to build a truly circular economy.
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met Partner Content
31 May
The status quo is not an option; if nothing changes, the Digital Decade connectivity targets will not be met
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress Partner Content
30 May
TRIPS waiver will cost us decades of progress
By removing patent protection, crucial incentives to develop new ground-breaking innovations will be lost.
From vision to reality - APEAL sets out six policy recommendations to keep steel packaging in the circular loop Partner Content
30 May
From vision to reality - APEAL sets out six policy recommendations to keep steel packaging in the circular loop