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
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation Partner Content
21 Jun
Shaping Europe's beating cancer agenda: science, policy, and innovation
Tobacco consumption continues to be the leading cause of preventable cancer in Europe, with 27% of all cancers attributed to smoking so The Parliament teamed up with three think tanks to look at Europe’s beating cancer agenda.
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
19 Jun Energy & Environment
Tackling the little green lies companies tell us
Firms using unsubstantiated environmental claims to market their products could face financial penalties under new rules. But while some hail proposals for a green claims directive as empowering for consumers, others warn they are too vague to have an impact on greenwashing
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
16 Jun Energy & Environment
Repairing the circle: Why consumers and companies benefit from a circular economy
Consumers want to be part of the green transition, it is time to support them with a right to repair
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
15 Jun Culture & Arts
The impact of globalisation inspired 3 new Turkish novels
Three new Turkish novels are putting the spotlight on the impact of global urbanisation on the country's rural communities.
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain Partner Content
15 Jun EU Institutions
A post-emergency COVID-19 vaccine strategy: WHO's end of emergency declaration spells out hope but challenges remain
The declaration of the end to COVID-19 as a public emergency is a symbolic signpost, but COVID-19 remains a threat and vaccination can play a key role in addressing it.
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry Partner Content
15 Jun Energy & Environment
Delivering a healthier and more sustainable future: the role of the European Soft Drinks Industry
The European soft drinks industry is not just a major driver of the economy. It is also at the heart of important debates about public health and obesity. Parliament Magazine met up with Peter Harding, the new President of UNESDA, to learn how the sector is working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future for Europe.
‘Organic’ salt? Not really. Partner Content
13 Jun Energy & Environment
‘Organic’ salt? Not really.
In June, the European Parliament's AGRI committee will vote on a Delegated Regulation on Salt. To learn more about the specifics, EU Salt provided us with an infographic on why they want MEPs to veto.
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use Partner Content
08 Jun Energy & Environment
A cleaner tomorrow: how the detergent industry is harnessing science to reduce household energy use
Laundry accounts for 60% of Carbon emissions on European average but researchers have found a reduction in wash temperature from 40°C to 30°C could save up to 35% of laundry’s CO2 emissions. To do this, industry must create products that balance sustainability, superiority, and safety.
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets Partner Content
07 Jun Energy & Environment
New approaches to kidney care can help Europe meet its Green Deal targets
This June, a major European conference takes place in Brussels exploring the complex relationship between delivering kidney care and protecting the wider environment. The goal is to build a shared understanding of the problem and to set out practical steps towards a solution.
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved Partner Content
06 Jun Energy & Environment
Recycling and re-use must be treated equally if a truly circular economy is to be achieved
The PPWR’s goals are laudable, and we share them, but its unintended consequences could devastate
our business. If we are forced to reuse our cardboard, this would erase the impressive gains we have
made in recycling and lead to more CO2 being released into the atmosphere, not less.
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
06 Jun EU Institutions
The June 2023 edition of The Parliament Magazine
The June edition of The Parliament is now available to read online for free
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
06 Jun Economics
How to create the ideal city? The answer lies in participatory planning
Involving the public in urban design can help administrators unlock the full potential of participatory planning
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients Partner Content
06 Jun
Legislators must act quick to better protect paediatric and rare disease patients
In April 2023, the European Commission published their proposal for the revision of the EU Pharmaceutical legislation. SIOP Europe and CCI Europe welcome the proposal, which addresses several areas of concern identified by the European childhood cancer community.
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity Partner Content
05 Jun Energy & Environment
EU packaging legislation: Edging closer to closed loop circularity
The EU’s packaging proposal is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to provide an enabling framework for producers.
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars Partner Content
05 Jun EU Institutions
Improving European healthcare through biosimilars
Biosimilar medicines are fast being seen as a sustainable option to reduce overall medicine expenditure. We sat down with MEP Tomislav Sokol and Biogen's Vice President and Head of the Biosimilars Unit for Europe, Canada and partner markets Dan Cohen to learn more about their potential.
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking Partner Content
02 Jun
Growing Calls for EU to Reconsider Anti-Smoking Policies and Embrace the Swedish Approach to Beat Smoking
The EU has so far failed to implement an effective approach to combat smoking rates but Sweden continues to set an example.
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
30 May EU Institutions
EU AMA: Who is the highest-paid EU official?
In Ask Me Anything, we tackle questions about the European Union that intrigue and perplex. This month, Linda A Thompson pores over regulations and protocols to identify the highest earner among the EU’s top brass
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Partner Content
25 May Energy & Environment
Ignorance Is Risk: A business perspective on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
The latest compromise for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by the legal committee at the European Parliament promises to be a game-changer for positive impact, not only for human rights and the environment but also for businesses. As companies that are already conducting due diligence in line with the OECD guidelines, we have seen this build more robust, reliable and responsible value chains. Here is how.
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
25 May EU Institutions
The EU cannot leave it to the US and China to slug it out
Europe is playing a dangerous game allowing China and the US to escalate their conflict, leading to serious ramifications for the EU's economy
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination Partner Content
25 May Foreign & Security Policy
The European Union’s new chemical regulations leave the bloc vulnerable to Chinese domination
The European Union’s Chemical Agency (ECHA) risks creating new problems for itself by moving from a risk to a hazard-based assessment of chemicals.
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe Partner Content
25 May
Associations and Brussels: a match made in Europe
With over 2,450 international associations based in Brussels, it’s fair to say that Brussels is the perfect home for associations.
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
25 May Culture & Arts
Five food and drink podcasts to whet your appetite
These podcasts provide a view into the often untold but compelling stories behind what we eat and how it affects us.
A future for diadromous species and related human communities Partner Content
25 May
A future for diadromous species and related human communities
The populations of diadromous fish species are in decline. Here are five ways to influence the long-term and large-scale management of these species prepared by the DiadES beneficiary partners.
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
23 May Culture & Arts
Brussels' Year of Art Nouveau stirs up memories of Belgium's colonial past
Brussels is staking its claim as the global capital of Art Nouveau with a year-long programme of events. But alongside a renewed appreciation for the architecture, the initiative has stirred up memories of Belgium’s colonial past