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
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
18 Oct EU Institutions
Q&A: Is another migration crisis looming for the EU?
Israel’s assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon has stoked fears of a new wave of migration — just as the bloc is tightening its borders.
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
16 Oct Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s financial sector needs close regulatory co-operation to ride AI revolution
The EU must foster an innovative AI landscape in financial services or risk being left behind in the digital race.
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
15 Oct EU Institutions
Gulf to Europe: We’re just not that into EU
The first-ever EU-GCC summit this week follows decades of missed opportunities. But do the Gulf countries care?
Rethinking technology for people and planet Partner Content
14 Oct
Rethinking technology for people and planet
As the EU faces pivotal decisions on technology, a network of more than 50 non-profit organisations aims to advocate for a digital future that prioritises social justice and sustainability
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis Partner Content
14 Oct EU Institutions
Prevention and cure: Fixing Europe’s mental health crisis
A comprehensive EU-wide mental health strategy is essential to tackle the region’s growing mental health crisis. Prioritising prevention and addressing social factors that affect mental health will ensure a healthier, happier Europe
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice Partner Content
14 Oct EU Institutions
A new coalition is addressing Europe’s fertility landscape through inclusive policy and social justice
How can Europe address the pressing challenge of involuntary childlessness? The newly launched Coalition for Fertility calls for reproductive autonomy and equal access to fertility treatments across the EU
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
11 Oct EU Institutions
What can the EU learn from the Dutch algorithm scandal?
Amid the growing use of artificial intelligence by governments, algorithmic bias threatens to undermine fairness and reinforce discrimination in public services.
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer Partner Content
09 Oct
Unlocking innovation in the fight against cancer
What more can Europe do to unlock access to new medicines and treatments that are bringing fresh hope to cancer patients? The Parliament sat down with Dr Kandeepan Ganeshalingam, Vice President Oncology International Medical Affairs at Pfizer, to find out why innovation could be key to helping people live longer and live better
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
08 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why digital inclusion starts in cities
Cities are launching bold initiatives to equip residents with vital digital skills – EU policymakers must tap into these insights or risk their strategies falling short.
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand Partner Content
08 Oct
Meeting the challenge of rising European healthcare demand
Europe is facing a healthcare workforce crisis with an estimated 8 million job openings in health and care forecast to appear before 2031. In the first of a new series of articles looking at the challenges faced by Europe’s healthcare systems, The Parliament and AbbVie examine how to make better use of existing capacity by harnessing innovation and patient-centred care
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
07 Oct Technology
Can digital twins transport climate science to the future?
The EU's DestinE project uses a digital twin of the Earth to predict short-term weather extremes. But can and should it guide long-term climate strategies?
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe Partner Content
07 Oct
Organized crime and excessive taxation fuels rise in illicit cigarette trade across Europe
High taxes on cigarettes are a magnet to organized criminals who are moving operations closer to major markets such as France – which now accounts for nearly half of all illicit cigarettes consumed in Europe. A new KPMG report highlights the growing cost of this illegal trade
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
04 Oct EU Institutions
Youth mobility deal may be key to EU-UK relations
For UK PM Starmer to get the post-Brexit "reset" he says it wants, he may need to take the EU's youth mobility deal. That is not going down easy.
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
04 Oct Technology
The Parliament's latest print issue is out
Amid increasing dependence on artificial intelligence across government, industry and society, robust digital policy is becoming increasingly critical. Is the EU prepared for an AI-powered future?
How AI energy consumption challenges EU climate policy
04 Oct EU Institutions
How AI energy consumption challenges EU climate policy
The EU wants to sharpen its AI capabilities and honour its climate commitments. Can it really do both?
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness Partner Content
03 Oct EU Institutions
How the EU can strengthen pharmaceutical competitiveness
By prioritising competitiveness and regulatory efficiency, the EU can empower its pharmaceutical sector to innovate and excel, addressing rare diseases and unmet needs.
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
03 Oct EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU's digital sovereignty hangs in the balance
The EU’s reliance on foreign tech threatens its future in the digital realm. Bold action and unified investment are needed to reclaim independence.
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
02 Oct EU Institutions
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
Female politicians have been disproportionately impacted by AI-generated pornographic content.
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease? Partner Content
01 Oct
Will European patients miss out on new tools to fight Alzheimer’s disease?
As we stand on the brink of transforming the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease
and their loved ones, we need to ensure European patients are not left behind
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
01 Oct EU Institutions
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) took the top spot in Sunday's general election. Here's a look at how they did it and what it means for the EU.
Microchip supply chains: The key to the EU's AI competitiveness?
30 Sep EU Institutions
Microchip supply chains: The key to the EU's AI competitiveness?
With semiconductors at the core of AI and consumer tech, Europe faces intense competition for crucial supply chains. But amid US-China tensions, the bloc has a unique opportunity to carve its own path.
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
26 Sep Technology
Op-ed: Europe’s AI sector needs both more and less regulation
To avoid European AI being dominated by American tech firms, policymakers need to strictly enforce competition rules while tearing away the red tape that hampers innovation at home. 
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
25 Sep EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU's AI Act has transformed the role of chief privacy officer
The EU's efforts to regulate AI have put the bloc at the forefront of shaping the future of the technology. It has also put new burdens on company CPOs everywhere.
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy Partner Content
25 Sep
To boost the EU’s global competitiveness, we must change course on industrial and innovation policy
As the European Union seeks to enhance global competitiveness, policy-makers face a pivotal decision: either embrace policies that promote innovation and competitiveness, or push forward with regulation that could threaten European leadership in global technologies like 5G and digital audio