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
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
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
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Realising the full potential
09 Jun
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Realising the full potential
The European Parliament has done sterling work on maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU Building Stock report; let’s make sure it ties into all areas, writes Iskra Mihaylova.
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Better living in a greener Europe
09 Jun
Revision of the Buildings Directive: Better living in a greener Europe
While greener energy sources are a vital part of reducing energy consumption, more efficient buildings can make an equally important contribution, argues Pernille Weiss.
Lukashenko has ‘overstepped many red lines’ says EU foreign affairs chief
09 Jun
Lukashenko has ‘overstepped many red lines’ says EU foreign affairs chief
Josep Borrell’s comments come as the Belarusian regime continues to crack down on the opposition protest movement disputing President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election in 2020.
Farm to Fork Strategy: A food chain revolution
09 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: A food chain revolution
There is a lot at stake with the Farm to Fork Strategy as it must not only fight the symptoms of climate change and biodiversity loss brought about by our food system, but it must also tackle the causes, writes Sarah Wiener.
Farm to Fork Strategy: Food for thought
09 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: Food for thought
Ensuring the availability of food supplies at reasonable prices for consumers must continue to be a priority for EU agricultural policy, writes Herbert Dorfmann.
New EU digital COVID certificate paves way for Europeans to get freedom back, says MEP
08 Jun
New EU digital COVID certificate paves way for Europeans to get freedom back, says MEP
Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Parliament’s rapporteur on the issue, said the certificate means that after severe restrictions caused by the crisis, the EU’s much-vaunted Schengen free travel area will be “back on track.”
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
08 Jun
Socialist leader calls for special committee to learn lessons from pandemic
Iratxe García Pérez said the parliamentary committee would be open to all experts and last up to one year with the possibility of extension.
5 Questions with... Colm Markey
08 Jun
5 Questions with... Colm Markey
European Security Union Strategy: Mutual trust and a shared purpose
08 Jun
European Security Union Strategy: Mutual trust and a shared purpose
The new EU Security Union Strategy will help deliver greater internal security, more effective justice, and better protection of public freedoms, explains Javier Zarzalejos.
European Security Union Strategy: Beefing up EU security
08 Jun
European Security Union Strategy: Beefing up EU security
The European Parliament's Security Union Strategy resolution takes a multi-pronged approach to developing a future-proof security environment, explains Juan Fernando López Aguilar.
European Security Union Strategy: A wake-up call
08 Jun
European Security Union Strategy: A wake-up call
The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the need for a more united EU foreign policy and the development of a fully-fledged European Defence Union, explains David McAllister.
Farm to Fork Strategy: Solving Europe’s food system challenges
07 Jun
Farm to Fork Strategy: Solving Europe’s food system challenges
We need to get the Farm to Fork Strategy right if we want a healthier, more balanced, and sustainable European food system, writes Clara Aguilera.
Huawei will always stand side by side with Europe Partner Content
07 Jun
Huawei will always stand side by side with Europe
Huawei can play a key role in ensuring the Green Deal is an environmental success for Europe and the world, writes Angeliki Dedopoulou.
Technology for a greener world Partner Content
07 Jun
Technology for a greener world
Leading ICT companies are working hard to deliver on the European Green Deal and, as Martin Banks reports, they include Chinese tech giant Huawei which is doing its bit to improve global ecology.
Why the Dutch vaping flavour ban won’t drive down underage smoking rates Partner Content
07 Jun
Why the Dutch vaping flavour ban won’t drive down underage smoking rates
Although noble in intent, the ban would have the opposite effect, argue the Consumer Choice Center’s Maria Chaplia and World Vapers Alliance’s Michael Landl.
New EU anti-graft chief takes aim at Slovenia
07 Jun
New EU anti-graft chief takes aim at Slovenia
Laura Kövesi joins MEPs in voicing concern about Slovenia’s commitment to new EU public prosecutor’s office.
Few MEPs set to attend European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg
07 Jun
Few MEPs set to attend European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg
Continued COVID concerns mean only a third of MEPs expected to travel to French city.
An AI-aided future
07 Jun
An AI-aided future
The proposed Artificial Intelligence regulation is a reasonable first step, but there’s plenty of hard work on the dossier ahead, writes Dace Melbārde.
Europe in Recovery: Europe’s cultural and creative sectors
07 Jun
Europe in Recovery: Europe’s cultural and creative sectors
We need a smart recovery plan to relaunch Europe’s cultural and creative sectors, argues Victor Negrescu.
MEPs pushing for ‘Amazon’ debate following growing concerns over worker safety
04 Jun
MEPs pushing for ‘Amazon’ debate following growing concerns over worker safety
Jeff Bezos refused to take part in a recent workshop on workers’ rights but pressure on him to be quizzed by MEPs has gained traction.
European Court of Auditors says EU “needs to step up action on countering fake news
04 Jun
European Court of Auditors says EU “needs to step up action on countering fake news
EU efforts to tackle fake news branded “incomplete' and 'outpaced by emerging threats'.
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
04 Jun
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
Issue 537 of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
MEPs step up pressure on Commission to take action over rule of law breaches
03 Jun
MEPs step up pressure on Commission to take action over rule of law breaches
Members want the executive to immediately trigger its new conditionality clause which directly links payment of EU funds to respect for the rule of law.
Transport emission problem-solving
03 Jun
Transport emission problem-solving
The EU must be open to innovation, investment and new ideas in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, argues Henna Virkkunen.