Europe’s uneven rush to rearm
28 Nov Member States

Europe’s uneven rush to rearm

While front-line states have embraced rapid militarisation, major economies like Spain and Italy are still falling short — risking the creation of a two-tier security model.
by Peder Schaefer
The Czech mining town saying ‘no thanks’ to Europe’s critical raw materials push
25 Nov Member States
The Czech mining town saying ‘no thanks’ to Europe’s critical raw materials push
Op-ed: Why Europe should build ships with Indo-Pacific allies
26 Nov Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why Europe should build ships with Indo-Pacific allies
UN official warns that US-led peace plan in Gaza could imperil the creation of a Palestinian state
21 Nov EU Institutions
UN official warns that US-led peace plan in Gaza could imperil the creation of a Palestinian state
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
03 Feb 22
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
Solidarity with Ukraine is underlined but domestic political infighting and the government’s lack of preparation cause concern
Needed: A European space strategy
03 Feb 22
Needed: A European space strategy
Space has immense potential to benefits Europe’s citizen in a range of areas, but it urgently need a coherent and joined-up legal approach, thinks Niklas Nienass
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan Partner Content
03 Feb 22
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan
The fate of the former Kazakh Prime Minister will tell MEPs everything they need to know about the future of EU-Kazakhstan relations
The unintended consequences of CBAM on the EU Industrial Strategy Partner Content
03 Feb 22
The unintended consequences of CBAM on the EU Industrial Strategy
The proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism risks enabling a depressive industrial strategy that jeopardises the European economy and the environment
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
02 Feb 22
Afghan women warn European Parliament of the dangers of negotiating with Taliban
The EU must prioritise Afghanistan’s women and pressure the de-facto leaders to comply with human rights, Sakharov Prize finalists urge
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
02 Feb 22
EU Space Policy: New challenges, new opportunities
Europe has the leadership, industrial capacity and experience be a global space leader, argues Timo Pesonen.
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
01 Feb 22
New digital legislation and fight against disinformation encouraged by 2021 Nobel Peace laureate
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa tells MEPs that if “virus of lies” goes unchecked, humanity will lose ability to share reality
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
01 Feb 22
Endgame in sight in longest-running breach on record of the Treaty's parity of treatment provision
Following a last minute amendment to Italy’s Finance Act, closure on the dispute about non-national university teaching staff (Lettori) seems within reach
Digital regulation that works for research and education Partner Content
01 Feb 22
Digital regulation that works for research and education
Education’s digital transition has allowed students to study and researchers to work remotely throughout the pandemic, however we need to ensure technology is not abused and access is open to all
Addio David!
31 Jan 22
Addio David!
A farewell to David Sassoli, a great friend and a true citizen of Europe, writes former colleague, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
31 Jan 22
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
Issue 547 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Engineers: our sustainable development partners Partner Content
31 Jan 22
Engineers: our sustainable development partners
The European Federation of Engineering Associations explains how their members are helping policymakers meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment? Partner Content
31 Jan 22
Time for closer collaboration in food safety assessment?
After 20 years of successful implementation of the EU General Food Law, Dr Bernhard Url reflects on how to best address the increasing complexity underlying food safety assessment
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
30 Jan 22
New Poll suggests majority of UK MPs believe there’s been no benefit for Britain from Brexit
A new snapshot poll of Westminster MPs shows more than half believe Brexit has brought no tangible benefits so far
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
28 Jan 22
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
INGE Special Committee investigation finds lack of risk awareness against malign foreign interference in European democracy and society
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
28 Jan 22
The EU has developed its own distinct model of democracy, but it seems, it hasn’t quite realised this, writes Jaap Hoeksma
A quarter of a century after the 1997 Amsterdam Summit, the first pan-European political party is set to participate in the city’s municipal elections
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
28 Jan 22
Accelerating the Use of Space in Europe
The Matosinhos Manifesto puts users and citizens at the heart of Europe’s space activities, explains Josef Aschbacher.
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism Partner Content
28 Jan 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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