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
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
21 Sep Technology
The digital euro: A project best left on ice
"It is a solution looking for a problem, and one that will only confuse consumers and the already vulnerable financial markets"
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
20 Sep Culture & Arts
Signature dish: Alin Mituța's grilled aubergine salad
Alin Mituța (RENEW Group, RO) shares his recipe for a grilled aubergine salad, the perfect summer dish
Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard Partner Content
20 Sep
Smaller pharmaceutical companies can play an important role in patient centered care: we need them onboard
In the European Union, the pursuit of a healthcare system that offers both access to life-saving treatments and fosters innovation in pharmaceuticals is an ongoing challenge. Striking the right balance between these two critical objectives is complex, with various
stakeholders involved. We believe that the cooperation between patients and smaller pharmaceutical companies can also significantly impact this balance.
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now Partner Content
19 Sep
Integrating Global Health among national strategic priorities: the moment is now
As the world becomes more interconnected, global health issues that once seemed miles away are increasingly quickly approaching our own doors and policy makers must react.
5 questions with… Marc Angel
18 Sep EU Institutions
5 questions with… Marc Angel
Get to know Marc Angel, a Luxembourgish MEP from the S&D party and a Vice-President of the European Parliament
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
18 Sep EU Institutions
EU AMA: What are the EU trilogues?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A. Thompson finds out what happens in the trilogue meetings
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations Partner Content
14 Sep
Europe's patients are counting on us. Together we can live up to their expectations
“It’s only by working together that we will secure access to a variety of treatment options and support patients.”
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
13 Sep Energy & Environment
We Have to Reimagine the Concept of Disinformation, and Fast
As a resident of Ukraine, I am acutely aware that there is no going back to a “pre-disinformation” time
5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
13 Sep Culture & Arts
5 events celebrating Spanish culture in Belgium
Spain's presidency of the Council of the EU brings with it events celebrating Spanish culture all over Belgium. We've rounded up some highlights
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
08 Sep Energy & Environment
Saline solutions: As Europe's sea levels rise, farmers adapt
As climate change and rising sea levels make Europe’s farmland increasingly salty and barren, can saline agriculture offer growers a way forward?
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies Partner Content
06 Sep
Looking out for the little guy: Why we need a competitive EU pharmaceutical framework for small and mid-sized companies
The EU must provide enough and predictable incentives to encourage innovation and reward investments in the European Pharmaceutical market.
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
05 Sep EU Institutions
Is the EU’s consultation process broken?
The challenge is on to improve public participation in EU lawmaking
Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
05 Sep Culture & Arts
Brussels Gallery Weekend kicks off the new cultural season
This year’s Brussels Gallery Weekend, starting September 7, will be packed with contemporary delights
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide Partner Content
04 Sep
Standing for harm reduction: The EU's duty to smokers worldwide
The pressure of the WHO to put all nicotine products under the same category means lost potential for thousands of smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives.
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy Partner Content
31 Aug Energy & Environment
The key role of corrugated cardboard in delivering a stronger circular economy
The corrugated cardboard industry remains highly committed to achieving the objectives of the PPWR. We sit down with Saverio Mayer, CEO Europe Smurfit Kappa and VP of Fefco, to discuss the proposed changes - and why recycling and reuse must be seen as complementary
The Parliament Magazine's September Issue
30 Aug EU Institutions
The Parliament Magazine's September Issue
The September issue of The Parliament is now available to read online.
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe Partner Content
28 Aug
Learning should not end with school: rethinking entrepreneurship in Europe
A Working Group meeting in the European Parliament with Herbalife explores entrepreneurship of the future
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
28 Aug Energy & Environment
Are European ports heading towards a green transition?
The European Commission should be daring enough to push Europe’s ports into the green future
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
28 Aug EU Institutions
Back to school: 5 dossiers to watch out for this autumn
From the economy to migration, let alone climate and enlargement, the clock is ticking for the EU to seal a deal on several contentious files before the European elections in June 2024
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
03 Aug Energy & Environment
Pacific island states are crucial for the EU’s maritime security
If a full-on conflict between the US and China breaks out in the Indo-Pacific region, the EU will be unable to remain on the sidelines
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
02 Aug Energy & Environment
How extended reality tech could help visually impaired people
Virtual and augmented reality solutions can offer unprecedented opportunities for people with visual impairments
Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
31 Jul Culture & Arts
Eco reads: Five books imagining a post-global warming future
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" has inspired other authors to imagine a globally warmed future. Our summer reading list has a few other suggestions
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
26 Jul Technology
GIA calling: can we interest you in high-speed internet and no charges for intra-EU calls?
"We need the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to ensure speedy internet and equal access to broadband infrastructure for all EU citizens, and much more"
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
20 Jul Energy & Environment
Europe's quest for home-grown lithium
Lithium is the driving force behind our new battery-powered world, but can Europe ensure its supply keeps pace with demand?