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
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
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Issue 551 | May 2022
25 May
Issue 551 | May 2022
The May edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
25 May
The EU needs a partnership for enlargement, not a two-tier Europe
In response to recent membership applications from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, the EU must take concrete and tangible steps towards firmly anchoring the aspiring countries in the Union during the time when they cannot yet be full members, argues Piotr Buras.
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now Partner Content
25 May
The time to unlock the power of cancer screening is now
MEP Sara Cerdas and Emmanuel Chantelot, Vice President & Head of International Policy & Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb, explain why its time for Europe's Beating Cancer Plan to deliver on its promises and improve cancer screening across Europe.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
24 May
Monthly Shake-up | 30 May 2022
This month’s shake-up includes the departure of a Slovenian MEP, a Greek MEP changes political groups and INGE 2’s Bureau, and more.
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022
European diversity: the strength of our union Partner Content
23 May
European diversity: the strength of our union
As part of our ongoing series 'A Europe of Equals', European Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli argues that building a Union of equality requires recognising people face discrimination
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs Partner Content
23 May
Next Parliament vote crucial to achieving green steel and saving jobs
European green steel transition and 30,000 jobs are at risk, if the June plenary vote doesn’t fix ETS and CBAM, argues Axel Eggert.
Jump starting European entrepreneurship Partner Content
20 May
Jump starting European entrepreneurship
How can the EU better support entrepreneurs? We recently held an event with Herbalife Nutrition to explore how to unlock the potential of Europe’s small and independent businesses
Movers and Shakers | 20 May 2022
19 May
Movers and Shakers | 20 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: New Slovenian MEP, Commissioner Cabinet news, France’s new Prime Minister and more!
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation Partner Content
19 May
Rethinking the Orphan Regulation
Europe risks undercutting its best asset for treating millions of rare cancer sufferers, says Stéphane Lassignardie, VP for Region North & Oncology at AbbVie Europe.
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink? Partner Content
19 May
Orphan Regulation: Time for a rethink?
The upcoming review is an opportunity to not only accelerate the development of rare disease treatments, but also to provide equitable access for patients across Europe, says MEP Nicolás González Casares, S&D group shadow rapporteur on the EU’s Beating Cancer Plan report.
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act Partner Content
18 May
Diversity, equality and inclusiveness: time for the EU to act
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals', MEPs explain how they want the EU to recognise the diversity of European society and introduce a new directive to ensure equal opportunities for all
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Achieving a future of equality Partner Content
17 May
Achieving a future of equality
As part of our new series exploring how to build ‘A Europe of Equals’, Atidzhe Alieva-Veli calls on all EU institutions and Member States to promote the human rights of marginalised and vulnerable groups who suffer from discrimination
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
Movers and Shakers | 13 May 2022
13 May
Movers and Shakers | 13 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: PEGA’s new Vice-Chair, DG ENV’s new Directors, Austria’s Ministers, and more!
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
11 May
5 Questions with… Heidi Hautala
Heidi Hautala (FI, Greens/EFA) is a Vice-President of Parliament and member of the INTA Committee and DROI Subcommittee
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
10 May
Journalist Sally Hayden's new book documents the stories of African migrants at Europe’s borders
Sally Hayden talks to The Parliament Magazine about her new book, My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May
Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
Movers and Shakers | 6 May 2022
06 May
Movers and Shakers | 6 May 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Parliament updates, Commission news, and more!
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
05 May
A closer look at the Commission’s proposed Regulation on deforestation-free products
Here's your quick guide to the EU's draft deforestation legislation, what's at stake and what's coming up next
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe Partner Content
05 May
The clock is ticking for digital skills for a digital Europe
Launched at a joint event on 27 April co-organised by Huawei, ALL DIGITAL and EY, a new study maps Europe’s digital skills challenges and how to solve them
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine