German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority Partner Content
21 May
Improving equitable access to medicines in Europe must remain a priority
Where you live in Europe determines your chances of accessing new medicines. It's time we changed this - to ensure that access to healthcare no longer depends on geography
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
20 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Green agenda must be the heart of the Clean Industrial Deal
European policymakers must maintain a long-term view on a clean and just energy transition.
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
19 May Foreign & Security Policy
Q+A: Brussels breathes a 'sigh of relief' following Romanian election
Centrist Nicușor Dan triumphed over nationalist George Simion in Romania's presidential election on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s role in the EU and NATO.
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution Partner Content
19 May
How public-private partnerships can kickstart a healthy food revolution
With many Europeans facing a cost-of-living crisis, access to healthy food options is dwindling. At a recent policy breakfast in the European Parliament, MEPs, and organizations representing restaurants, retailers and consumers exchanged best practices for facilitating access to decent and healthy food while reducing waste
Europe’s healthcare systems are under strain as rising demand and workforce shortages take toll Partner Content
19 May
Europe’s healthcare systems are under strain as rising demand and workforce shortages take toll
To conclude our recent series focusing on how to address Europe’s mounting healthcare challenges, a high-level event organised by The Parliament magazine and supported by AbbVie, assembled leading MEPs, industry representatives, and patient advocacy organisations at the European Parliament. On the agenda – how innovation in medicines and approaches can help create a healthy and competitive Europe
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
16 May Foreign & Security Policy
Portuguese voters head the polls — again
Portugal is set to hold its third election in as many years on Sunday amid mounting voter fatigue.
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
15 May EU Institutions
Poland’s presidential vote puts reform agenda to the test
With Poland’s presidency up for grabs, this Sunday's election could unlock long-stalled reforms – or deepen the political gridlock hampering Warsaw’s pro-European course.
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
15 May EU Institutions
Op-Ed: Why mental health must become a political priority for Europe
A holistic and collaborative approach will enable Europe to effectively begin tackling its mental health crisis, particularly among its youth.
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
14 May EU Institutions
Interview: Clean Industrial Deal puts EPP’s Ehler in the driving seat
As the CID aims to align climate goals with manufacturing growth, MEP Christian Ehler wants to make sure Europe’s industry has its voice heard in the legislative process.
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
13 May Foreign & Security Policy
Albania moves closer to EU membership as Socialists win new mandate
Prime Minister Edi Rama’s victory will consolidate Albania’s pro-EU trajectory, but rule of law deficits still pose hurdles to accession.
How can society continue to prevent the spread of infection without ethanol? Partner Content
13 May
How can society continue to prevent the spread of infection without ethanol?
We should not overlook the danger of facing another pandemic without ethanol - this would massively impact the safety of people, as well as the competitiveness of European companies
The end of encryption as we know it?
12 May EU Institutions
The end of encryption as we know it?
The European Commission wants to make it easier for police to tackle criminal activity over encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates warn that's a slippery slope to a surveillance state.
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
On a recent visit to Hungary, members of the European Parliament’s LIBE committee observed worrying rule of law backsliding. Here is their report.
Boosting Health Longevity in the EU: Autoimmune Diseases in Focus Partner Content
12 May
Boosting Health Longevity in the EU: Autoimmune Diseases in Focus
On 9 April, Members of the European Parliament, researchers, patient advocates, national experts, and representatives from the biotech industry and investor community gathered at the European Parliament to explore how the approach to autoimmune diseases illustrates wider gaps in Europe’s public health strategy
The Parliament's May print edition is out now
09 May EU Institutions
The Parliament's May print edition is out now
This month's cover story looks at how Donald Trump's tariffs are forcing Brussels to rethink economic ties with Beijing.
Eradicating smallpox changed the world. Now the EU must prepare for a changing world Partner Content
09 May
Eradicating smallpox changed the world. Now the EU must prepare for a changing world
As the EU develops its medical countermeasures and stockpiling strategy, it is vital to include both vaccines and antivirals to quickly respond to future outbreaks
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
Europeans have come to terms with a generational crisis, but not with how much worse it could get. More radical political change is necessary.
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.
Greece’s Flavour Ban: From Progress to Prohibition Partner Content
08 May
Greece’s Flavour Ban: From Progress to Prohibition
If Greece is serious about reducing smoking rates and protecting public health, it must continue to support harm reduction, not undermine it with misguided bans
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
The European Commission unveiled plans this week to cut off all imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, despite ongoing resistance from some member states.
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
European leaders should embrace their Russian-speaking minorities as a source of political possibility. Treating them with suspicion fuels populist backlash that harms democracy.
Op-ed: Support for European business must drive Clean Industrial Deal
06 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Support for European business must drive Clean Industrial Deal
As the EU pushes ahead with the CID, supporting European companies is key. Aligning green goals with industrial competitiveness will ensure a just, strategic transition.
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Member states are striking more deals with Turkey's booming defence industry. That could jumpstart the EU's own — or create a strategic dependency.
Op-ed: Europe’s new Energy Union — cleaner, cheaper and more connected
05 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Europe’s new Energy Union — cleaner, cheaper and more connected
With permitting reform, long-term contracts, and cross-border collaboration, the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal puts a shared European energy market at the heart of the continent’s green and digital future.