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
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
23 Feb Culture & Arts
Bloody culture: How the EU keeps bullfighting alive
Each year, thousands of spectators watch toreros triumph over bulls in the arenas of southern Europe – a spectacle that might not survive without EU largess.
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
23 Feb Culture & Arts
The Parliament Magazine's February Issue
The February issue of The Parliament is now available to read online. This month's policy focus: Culture
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe Partner Content
23 Feb Technology
Empowering innovation: The future of rare disease therapies in Europe
With biotech companies playing a pivotal role in finding therapies for people living with rare diseases, Europe has the potential to lead the charge in revolutionising new treatments
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
22 Feb Culture & Arts
Signature Dish: Katalin Cseh shares her recipe for dog treats
Despite being a busy MEP, Katalin Cseh (Renew, HU) always makes time to prepare treats for her two dogs Kyra and Ziggy.
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients Partner Content
22 Feb EU Institutions
Seizing opportunities for rare disease patients
As the end of the Parliamentary term approaches, it’s time to proactively push for improvements in the lives of people living with rare diseases
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
21 Feb EU Institutions
Here's what's at stake for Belarus as Europe's 'last dictatorship' goes to the polls
Belarusians are set to vote in parliamentary elections Sunday – four years after a disputed presidential election ended with Lukashenko solidifying power, as violence and arrests ensued. Will his regime ever crumble?
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life Partner Content
21 Feb
Imagining a future where rare diseases patients have a better chance at a healthy life
Past legislation has inspired impressive medicines development in Europe and we must continue to drive progress to deliver new, life-changing therapies
Standard Essential Patent Regulation: for European Industry’s Competitiveness Partner Content
21 Feb
Standard Essential Patent Regulation: for European Industry’s Competitiveness
To preserve the competitiveness of European industry including SMEs, the EU must act to make licensing of standardised technologies, such as WiFi or 5G, more transparent, predictable and fair.
EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
20 Feb EU Institutions
EU AMA: Who is best (and worst) at implementing EU rules? 
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, we grade member countries on their uptake of EU laws 
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases Partner Content
20 Feb EU Institutions
Breaking barriers: The European Commission’s commitment to tackling rare diseases
When tackling rare diseases, the added value of EU action is undisputable. The Commission must prioritise continuing to support improvements in the field
The politics of looted African art: Decolonising Europe’s museums
19 Feb Culture & Arts
The politics of looted African art: Decolonising Europe’s museums
The history of colonial art restitution is largely one of inaction. But with renewed calls for stolen cultural objects to be returned, are the winds of change blowing through Europe’s museums – or is it just hot air? Sarah Schug reports
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health Partner Content
19 Feb
Shining a light on childhood respiratory health
The greatest burden of any disadvantage always falls heaviest on the weakest and most vulnerable who cannot raise their voices themselves
Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe Partner Content
18 Feb
Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe
The Parliament's special supplement "Rare Diseases: Finding solutions together for Europe" in partnership with Takeda is now available to read online
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
16 Feb EU Institutions
Why von der Leyen is courting Italy’s Meloni ahead of a likely reelection bid
With her strong anti-immigration rhetoric, Giorgia Meloni has become an unlikely power player in EU politics. But now Italy’s populist prime minister could be calling the shots.
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs Partner Content
16 Feb Energy & Environment
Incoming European Parliament must defend European Industry and Jobs
By diverting waste back into the circular economy, the PET industry offers a packaging that is fully recyclable in practice and at scale
Oil crisis: How olive farmers are adapting to climate change to preserve a cultural commodity
15 Feb Culture & Arts
Oil crisis: How olive farmers are adapting to climate change to preserve a cultural commodity
Changing weather patterns are making it harder to grow olives across Europe, increasing consumer prices and threatening growers’ livelihoods. As temperatures rise, what can be done to support this ancient agricultural industry?
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard Partner Content
15 Feb
New Consumer Champs survey is the perfect opportunity for EU policymakers and consumers to make their voices heard
The new Consumer Champs survey can act as an important tool heading in the upcoming European elections where consumers can learn more about their candidates and hold them to account on any given issue
'Green Border': A politically charged film about Poland’s migrant crisis
14 Feb Culture & Arts
"Green Border": A politically charged film about Poland’s migrant crisis
Agnieszka Holland’s latest work has sparked a political backlash in Poland, but this thought-provoking film highlights the harrowing realities of life along the Polish-Belarusian border.
These are the art exhibitions to see in Europe this year
13 Feb Culture & Arts
These are the art exhibitions to see in Europe this year
Sarah Schug rounds up the most compelling art on display at museums across Europe in 2024
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
12 Feb EU Institutions
Why an ascendant German AfD will move the next European Parliament further to the right 
A greater presence of the AfD and other far-right parties in Parliament could complicate any legislation that would strengthen the EU’s role in industrial policy or its weight as a geopolitical player, Philipp Lausberg argues.
Why some of Europe's oldest languages are at risk of going extinct
08 Feb Culture & Arts
Why some of Europe's oldest languages are at risk of going extinct
Multilingualism is enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, but many regional and minority languages are at risk of dying out across the Continent.
Group Therapy: Processing the trauma of the pandemic through fiction
08 Feb Culture & Arts
Group Therapy: Processing the trauma of the pandemic through fiction
A star-studded cast of writers has collaborated on an entertaining novel set on a New York rooftop during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Data for good: how Gaia-X is changing the European data landscape Partner Content
06 Feb
Data for good: how Gaia-X is changing the European data landscape
Data is an increasingly important part of all of our lives and with the emergence of Smart Cities and the Internet of Things, the volume of that importance is set to grow. But how can we make sure that data is captured and used in a responsible way that benefits European businesses and citizens alike? The Parliament sat down with Ulrich Ahle, CEO of Gaia-X, to find out
5 questions with... Kira Marie Peter-Hansen
01 Feb EU Institutions
5 questions with... Kira Marie Peter-Hansen
Meet Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, the youngest member of the European Parliament and vice-chair of the subcommittee on tax matters