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
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism Partner Content
28 Jan
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism
Paris’ change of geopolitical priorities to the Middle East could bring stability to the region, says Simon Schofield
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
28 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 28 January 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers is about: Committee changes, French MEP changes political groups, Permanent Representation news, and more!
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board Partner Content
28 Jan
Why we need an EU Childhood Cancer Advisory Board
The European childhood cancer community is calling for the creation of a multi-stakeholder body to help cure more children, cure them better and reduce inequalities say Carmelo Rizzari President of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe) and Gilles Vassal Board Member of SIOP Europe and Chair of ACCELERATE
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
27 Jan
Can EU boldly go at February space summit?
EU policymakers should use an upcoming special summit under the French EU Council Presidency to prevent Europe from falling behind in the new global space race, writes Artiom Ialama.
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
27 Jan
European Parliament and presidents of Council and Commission hold remembrance ceremony for Holocaust victims
77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, MEPs hear plea from Shoa survivor for current political generation to take up the mantle of bearing witness to Holocaust’s crimes
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
26 Jan
Restoring EU influence in the South Caucasus
The EU’s role and influence in the South Caucasus has been undermined and is threatened by other players - it needs to play to its strengths, explains Stefan Meister.
Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act
25 Jan
Christel Schaldemose tells the Parliament Magazine, in an exclusive interview, about her hopes for the EU’s groundbreaking Digital Services Act
European Parliament’s lead rapporteur says EU policymakers have an obligation to ‘take back control’ of the internet
European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
21 Jan
European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
Crucial update of decades old e-commerce directive takes on Big Tech, promising to “take back control of the internet”.
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
21 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
Today’s Special Edition Movers & Shakers is about: European Parliament’s new President and Vice-presidents, a new Dutch MEP, Commission changes and more!
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
20 Jan
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says that by providing clear rules, the Digital Services Act can deliver a regulated, business-friendly environment that will encourage digital growth
DSA: Paying the consequences
20 Jan
DSA: Paying the consequences
Despite the best efforts of MEPs in the IMCO Committee, the Digital Services Act has been a wasted opportunity, argues Alessandra Basso
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
20 Jan
DSA: Delivering a digital level playing field
The Digital Services Act will provide new rules for a better functioning digital single market, while providing a safer online environment, says Henna Virkkunen
DSA: A look under the hood
20 Jan
DSA: A look under the hood
The Digital Services Act brings some much-needed control over the influence and excesses of the very large online platforms - but it’s just a start, writes Alexandra Geese
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
20 Jan
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
French President outlines priorities of his country’s six-month EU Council Presidency to MEPs, but debate gets dragged into national election campaign.
Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
20 Jan
Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
The amendments to the Digital Services Act have improved the protection for citizens, but these have not fully addressed the risks posed; we must remain vigilant in defending our freedoms, believes Patrick Breyer
Parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committees to send joint delegation to Ukraine
18 Jan
Parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committees to send joint delegation to Ukraine
EU High Representative Borrell tells MEPs that Europe is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” with regards to Russian military build-up at Ukrainian border.
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
18 Jan
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
MEPs honoured the memory of Parliament’s late President David Sassoli in a ceremony during the Plenary in Strasbourg on Monday.
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
14 Jan
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
DEVE Committee deputies back calls for more local vaccine manufacturing in move to help increase global vaccination rates
David Sassoli's funeral brings together Italy and EU’s highest representatives
14 Jan
David Sassoli's funeral brings together Italy and EU’s highest representatives
Italy and Europe have paid their respects to the late European Parliament president David Sassoli with a state funeral on Thursday
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2022
14 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: A new German MEP, Romania’s new Permanent Representative to the EU, the new Dutch government, and more!
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
13 Jan
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
Situation on the ground has deescalated significantly says European Commission, as MEPs clash over legality of proposed derogations to EU asylum rules
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
12 Jan
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Lead rapporteur, Pascal Durand, warns that because of ‘two contradicting positions’ in the European Parliament, reaching agreement on the proposal will not be easy
Political ads must be more transparent, new proposal suggests
11 Jan
Political ads must be more transparent, new proposal suggests
The European Commission’s proposal on the transparency of political ads addresses digital data privacy, but may come with loopholes, MEPs warn.
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
11 Jan
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
Following the sad news of the death of David Sassoli, Brian Johnson looks back at an interview with him that highlighted his compassion and unyielding commitment to democracy and the European project.