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
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive Partner Content
24 Feb
Rare Diseases: Towards a patient-centred EU Blood Directive
For rare disease patients who rely on plasma-derived medicinal products, supply has become the major safety issue
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
23 Feb
An MEP bids farewell after nearly 30 years in Parliament
The EU has made Europe a better place, but after nearly 30 years as an MEP, it’s clear that maintaining those gains requires ongoing vigilance, writes Evelyne Gebhardt in her letter bidding farewell to European Parliament
Looking towards a green and sustainable future Partner Content
23 Feb
Looking towards a green and sustainable future
Paweł Cioch, Vice-President for Corporate Affairs at PGE Polska Group, speaks to the Parliament Magazine about their commitment to tackling climate change but also the challenges ahead
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs Partner Content
23 Feb
Rare Diseases: EU Orphan Regulation, backing innovation to address unmet needs
Our capacity to keep on developing new treatments for people living with rare disease depends on Europe’s research ecosystem
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
22 Feb
MEPs condemn Russian move on Ukraine
Putin’s recognition of the break-away territories in Ukraine’s east is met with condemnation across the political spectrum
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
22 Feb
EU-Africa: We need a values-based and pragmatic approach to EU-Africa relations, one designed to benefit people, explains Carlos Zorrinho
Europe and Africa are continents united by their history, diversity, proximity and the value of multilateralism, says Chair of EP’s Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Strengthening school systems could help solve other problems in Africa, explains Janina Ochojska
One of Africa’s most pressing issues - after access to water and food - is providing quality education across the continent, says new EU-Africa Strategy shadow rapporteur
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Let’s end EU’s ‘nanny diplomacy’ and commit to building a real partnership with Africa, argues Assita Kanko
If the EU wants to become a true global player, it must take its relationship with Africa seriously, says LIBE Committee MEP
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
22 Feb
EU-Africa: Time to deliver partnership on an equal footing, argues Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana
Europe needs to find new balance and new diplomatic impetus towards Africa, says European Parliament's Development Committee vice-chair
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
22 Feb
Marian-Jean Marinescu interview: Europe's place in space
Veteran Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu believes the EU needs to take urgent action to ensure its strategic autonomy in space. He talks to Andreas Rogal about what needs to be done to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new space race
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region Partner Content
22 Feb
How Pernod Ricard Sub-Saharan Africa is bridging the gaps in the region
Grégory Leymarie, CEO of Pernod Ricard South Africa & Sub Saharan Africa, speaks to The Parliament Magazine about the company’s latest initiatives on sustainability and its commitments to the region
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases Partner Content
22 Feb
Partnerships are at the Heart of Future Innovation for Rare Diseases
Rare disease treatment is entering a new era thanks to new partnerships unlocking innovative ways of working
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
21 Feb
Interview with the EESC's Christa Schweng: A year of transitions
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) President Christa Schweng outlines the priorities of the organisation on the green and digital transitions as well as recovery from the pandemic, in an interview with Inbar Preiss
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
21 Feb
Making the ICT sector energy efficient
The information and communication technology sector is a major energy consumer, but it also offers the potential for savings... if used properly. Let’s work smarter, writes Pernille Weiss
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
21 Feb
Issue 548 | 21 February 2022
Issue 548 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Transforming Rare Diseases Partner Content
21 Feb
Transforming Rare Diseases
A special supplement looking at how Europe can come together to find solutions for people suffering from a rare disease
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases Partner Content
21 Feb
Europe’s time to act on rare diseases
Renewed collaboration at EU level for a new joint strategy on rare diseases could transform the rare disease landscape for patients
Fighting online illicit trade Partner Content
21 Feb
Fighting online illicit trade
How the internet has been a catalyst for illicit trade and how policymakers and industry can come together to tackle it
Why we need civil society in global health management Partner Content
18 Feb
Why we need civil society in global health management
As negotiations on the International Pandemic Agreement start, honouring the diversity of experiences is the only way to help the world become better prepared for future pandemics, write MEP Juozas Olekas and AHF Europe
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2022
17 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: DG HR’s new Heads of Unit, German MEP leaves a Political Group, DG COMP’s new Adviser, and more!
We can fight childhood cancers
15 Feb
We can fight childhood cancers
Paediatric cancers are a tragedy, but the BECA committee recommendations on strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer can make a difference, believes Ewa Kopacz
Movers and Shakers | 11 February 2022
10 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 11 February 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: A new Italian MEP, ESTAT’s new Director, new Government Ministers, and more!
Keeping Europe’s emission reduction goals on track
10 Feb
Keeping Europe’s emission reduction goals on track
By matching the EU’s climate ambitions with bold actions, Europe can be a global leader in the fight against climate change, argues Jessica Polfjärd
The European Union–African Union Summit – a routine political gesture or an opportunity to change traditional global interplay? Partner Content
09 Feb
The European Union–African Union Summit – a routine political gesture or an opportunity to change traditional global interplay?
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation explain why leaders on both sides should use the summit to strengthen the region and address inequalities