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
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Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
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Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
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EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
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More than a pipe dream: Europe's hyperloop ambitions
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For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
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For a faster route to sustainability, harness the power of collaboration
Lack of collaboration is among the most significant bottlenecks in addressing the climate crisis
The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
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The Parliament Magazine's August Issue
The August edition of The Parliament, focusing on innovation in Europe, is now available to read online
Free Iran World Summit 2023: Onward to a democratic republic Partner Content
19 Jul Foreign & Security Policy
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From policy and research to implementation: the new paradigm for urban mobility Partner Content
18 Jul Technology
From policy and research to implementation: the new paradigm for urban mobility
Maria Tsavachidis, CEO at EIT Urban Mobility, sheds light on how this EU-funded initiative is transforming innovation policy into tangible and replicable mobility solutions in cities, with cities and for people.
A green deal for kidney care Partner Content
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A green deal for kidney care
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From laggard to leader: How can Europe catch up with the digital frontrunners? Partner Content
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From laggard to leader: How can Europe catch up with the digital frontrunners?
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To help fight climate change, Europe needs to end overfishing
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To help fight climate change, Europe needs to end overfishing
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Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
11 Jul EU Institutions
Who guards the EU’s buildings in Brussels?
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The EU needs to get its green energy diplomacy straight to avoid backlash
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The EU needs to get its green energy diplomacy straight to avoid backlash
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The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
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The digital euro: a solution looking for a problem, or the next evolution of money?
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SEP-Change: Will Changes to Patent Rules Stifle European Innovation? Partner Content
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Paradise lost: How overtourism is changing Europe's holiday destinations
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“Policy choices that aim at reducing environmental harm should be based on sound scientific evaluation using harmonised methods”   Partner Content
29 Jun EU Institutions
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The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
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The Parliament Magazine's July Issue
The July edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
From evidence to action: how the Best-ReMaP project aims to contribute to an improved quality of food supplied to European citizens  Partner Content
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World Health Organisation figures claim that by 2035, 28 million children in 53 European region countries could live with obesity. The Best-ReMaP project explores how good nutrition practices can help overcome the challenge of childhood obesity.
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience Partner Content
28 Jun
Reaching a smoke-free Europe: lessons from the Swedish experience
On 31st May 2023, World No Tobacco Day, MEPs and researchers gathered in the European Parliament at an event hosted by We Are Innovation and The Parliament Magazine, to discuss the remarkable success of Sweden in ​achieving a smoke-free status​​.​
Why sustainability must be grounded in science Partner Content
27 Jun Energy & Environment
Why sustainability must be grounded in science
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Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
26 Jun EU Institutions
Can Europe fight Iran's hostage diplomacy?
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Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
22 Jun Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Tomáš Zdechovský’s dukátové buchtičky
The Czech MEP puts his own twist on a traditional sweet treat from his home country in this recipe for yeast buns with vanilla custard
Empowering patients through medical technologies for a healthier future Partner Content
22 Jun Technology
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Proposed SoHO legislation could transform blood sustainability in Europe and help patients with chronic anaemia Partner Content
21 Jun
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Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation Partner Content
21 Jun
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Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
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