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
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment Partner Content
10 Oct Energy & Environment
Why plant-based diets are good news for consumers and the environment
The popularity of plant-based diets has sky-rocketed across European nations in recent years. This shift in eating habits is not just bringing health benefits to individuals, it is also helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the continent. But what more can European legislators and regulators do to support producers to further improve health and enable the transition to net zero?
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
09 Oct Foreign & Security Policy
Is nuclear technology the next space frontier?
Our generation’s space race is well under way, driven not only by the spirit of exploration, but also the desire to dominate in a new theatre of war
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now Partner Content
09 Oct Technology
Driving the twin transition: Europe’s automotive aftermarket counts on the EU to deliver on new digital and greener mobility solutions now
Two important pieces of the puzzle are missing to bring Europe's twin transition to a successful completion for the automotive sector but there remains potential for these pieces to be completed ahead of the 2024 European elections.
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels? Partner Content
09 Oct Energy & Environment
At a crossroads: what's next for biofuels?
Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels, but other EU proposals continue to ignore their strategic importance for energy independence, emissions reduction and food security.
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future Partner Content
05 Oct Culture & Arts
Everything Everywhere All at Once: Culture for the future
The upcoming European Parliament elections are an opportunity to set a new direction and focus on what matters: people, culture and the climate.
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth Partner Content
05 Oct EU Institutions
Why Space Matters to You, Europe, and Life on Earth
A unified, adequately funded European space policy isn’t merely desirable; it’s imperative.
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe Partner Content
04 Oct
Follow Sweden’s example to unleash the life-saving potential of nicotine pouches in Europe
Countries are desperately seeking the right way to approach nicotine pouches and with over 200 years of experience, Sweden is a shining light.
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health Partner Content
04 Oct
The importance of a strong and predictable rare disease ecosystem for the growth of small and mid-sized innovative companies: the case of AOP Health
Highlighting a Truly European Enterprise: The Imperative for a Competitive EU Pharmaceutical Framework.
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
03 Oct Culture & Arts
How Saint-Gilles’ football team became the EU bubble’s favourite
Local football team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has captured the hearts of Brussels-based EU staffers
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance Partner Content
03 Oct
MEDWAYCAP: from EU project to Mediterranean Alliance
Toward an alliance for a long-term capitalisation strategy for the Reuse and Management of Non-Conventional Water at the Mediterranean level
The Parliament Magazine's October Issue
03 Oct
The Parliament Magazine's October Issue
The October issue of The Parliament is now available to read online
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate Partner Content
03 Oct EU Institutions
The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate
The Parliament's special supplement "The final push: the key files on the agenda for the end of the mandate" is now available to read online.
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
03 Oct Energy & Environment
Good heavens: How light pollution is threatening our sky
The swarms of satellites in low-Earth orbit are causing light and noise pollution, which is in turn creating ecological chaos
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future Partner Content
03 Oct Energy & Environment
Shortcomings in packaging legislation risks disrupting Europe’s drive towards a sustainable and green future
The corrugated cardboard industry has been a feature of consumers’ daily lives for over 165 years, but the European Parliament’s discussions on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation puts the future of the industry at risk.
Time to pause Partner Content
02 Oct Energy & Environment
Time to pause
The EU’s rushed proposal for SEP regulation would put EU connectivity tech leadership up for grabs
Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU Partner Content
02 Oct
Communication without borders: delivering information security for the EU
There is an ongoing battle between developers of secure communications solutions and those seeking to illicitly access confidential data, due to the rapid changes in technology. The Parliament sat down with Kristofer Ziegler, Country Manager Belgium at the cybersecurity company Sectra, to learn how industry innovation is helping keep the secrets of nations, businesses, and institutions safe.
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
28 Sep Culture & Arts
The art of central banking: Belgium's National Bank opens new exhibit
A participatory art project is serving up a new take on the private art collection of the National Bank of Belgium
For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder Partner Content
28 Sep
For patients with rare diseases, European public health policies must work harder
Policies must ensure health equity for rare disease patients the European Union to ensure that they have equal access to diagnosis and treatments.
Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine? Partner Content
28 Sep
Resilient people mean a resilient country: What can the EU learn from Ukraine?
Stakeholders from the EU Institutions, Lithuania and Ukraine gathered for a debate to discuss how to strive for better health resilience during times of crisis.
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
27 Sep EU Institutions
From an oil and gas company to the climate portfolio: Who is Wopke Hoekstra?
The EU’s climate czar, Frans Timmermans, decided to swap Brussels for The Hague. He was replaced by Wopke Hoekstra
Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener
26 Sep Energy & Environment
Sustainable ferries: Making maritime transport greener
The electric ferry is aiming to shape a sustainable maritime future for Europe
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
26 Sep Culture & Arts
Bikes, bamboo and biodiversity: An eco adventure in the Andes
Author Kate Rawles cycled the length of the Andes on a bamboo bike to raise awareness about the loss of biodiversity. Her book charting her eco adventure is part travelogue, part call to arms – and completely inspiring
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
22 Sep Culture & Arts
Is technology our friend or our foe? 'Power and Progress' dives in
The book provides a timely look at how technology can either enrich a narrow elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
21 Sep Technology
The digital euro: A matter of when, not if
“The digital euro would make the EU more competitive on a global scale”