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
Romania's democracy under pressure after court annuls vote
12 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Romania's democracy under pressure after court annuls vote
In annulling the surprise win of a pro-Russian ultranationalist, a top Romanian court has either protected democracy or tried to sideline it. The uncertainty has shaken the confidence of voters already feeling economic hardship.
Estonia’s move to strip Russians of their right to vote rehashes complicated questions of belonging
11 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Estonia’s move to strip Russians of their right to vote rehashes complicated questions of belonging
The government says Russian and Belarusian citizens are a security risk, which has some of them rethinking their place in Estonian society. 
Protecting Europe’s water resources Partner Content
11 Dec
Protecting Europe’s water resources
With unpredictable weather patterns intensifying across the continent, Europe’s water management strategies need to adapt. What steps can policy-makers and stakeholders take to build resilience?
Op-ed: How civil society links can accelerate EU enlargement
11 Dec EU Institutions
Op-ed: How civil society links can accelerate EU enlargement
Candidate countries’ social partners can enhance EU decision making and lay the foundations for a fair and prosperous future.
Building a circular economy – with steel at its core Partner Content
11 Dec
Building a circular economy – with steel at its core
The upcoming Circular Economy Act, alongside the recent PPWR, are set to transform resource management, as the Commission aims to make all packaging across the EU fully recyclable or reusable by 2030. The Parliament magazine and Steel for Packaging Europe gathered MEPs, policymakers and industry figures for a discussion on how to make this a reality
Building a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare Partner Content
11 Dec
Building a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare
Nicolás González Casares MEP and Sandra Ruckstuhl from CSL Vifor set out why it is vital to place mental health at the core of care pathways, to enhance patient outcomes and enable individuals to thrive in their lives
What can Europe learn from the Greek economic success story? Partner Content
10 Dec
What can Europe learn from the Greek economic success story?
With her background as a lawyer specialising in Foreign Direct Investment and a member of the Greek New Democracy Party’s Political Committee, we speak with Christina Georgaki about the new European Commission and boosting European competitiveness
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry Partner Content
10 Dec
Tires under pressure - safeguarding the future of the EU’s tire industry
The European tire industry, a key sector underpinning the continent’s economy, is facing escalating costs and regulatory challenges. At a recent event in the European Parliament, industry leaders warned that urgent support is needed to ensure the industry remains competitive
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
10 Dec EU Institutions
Von der Leyen's new mandate is one of contradictions and competing interests 
The European Commission president's efforts to appeal to the left and far right have her allies calling her savvy. Her critics would call it duplicitous. Getting her agenda through will be a difficult balancing act. 
A partnership for hydrogen innovation: Driving Europe's decarbonization and global competitiveness Partner Content
10 Dec
A partnership for hydrogen innovation: Driving Europe's decarbonization and global competitiveness
By fostering collaboration across industry, research institutions, and policymakers, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership has created an integrated ecosystem to advance hydrogen technologies.
Op-ed: Clean Industrial Deal must bring businesses into the fold
10 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Clean Industrial Deal must bring businesses into the fold
European policymakers must tackle permitting, energy and financing to create the conditions for industry to decarbonise.
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
09 Dec EU Institutions
Why Raffaele Fitto was Meloni’s best bet for the new Commission
Raffaele Fitto’s appointment as an executive vice-president marks a significant shift in the European Commission, securing ECR presence in Europe’s new political landscape.
Rethinking the protection of citizens in the face of climate insecurity Partner Content
09 Dec Economics
Rethinking the protection of citizens in the face of climate insecurity
The consequences of emerging climate insecurity should not be underestimated. Europe must intensify its climate resilience efforts - or the climate protection gap could soon become unbridgeable
Q+A: French government collapses at pivotal moment for EU
06 Dec EU Institutions
Q+A: French government collapses at pivotal moment for EU
Michel Barnier is out. Macron is on the hunt for another PM. What's next for the EU's second-biggest member?
The Parliament's December print edition is out
06 Dec EU Institutions
The Parliament's December print edition is out
As the new college of commissioners take office, what are the key challenges that lie ahead for von der Leyen 2.0?
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change Partner Content
06 Dec EU Institutions
Tackling the burden of malnutrition in cancer with medical nutrition: A call for EU policy change
Nearly three million patients with cancer in Europe are facing malnutrition. Jean-Marc Magnaudet, President, Specialized Nutrition at Danone, and MEP Vytenis Andriukaitis, the former European Commissioner for Health, set out why nutritional care must be a central part of our approach to treatment and recovery
Op-ed: Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
06 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Commission must rethink Mercosur approach to ease farmer unrest
After 25 years of discussions, a deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc looks imminent. The European Commission should soften the blow for Europe’s farmers.
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations Partner Content
05 Dec
Whole grains: a simple solution for healthier generations
When it comes to improving public health, we are all familiar with the usual suspects: exercising, eating more veggies, avoiding “junk food”. But there is one that doesn’t get enough attention: whole grain. And guess what? It is a key ingredient in tackling obesity, diabetes and even cancer. So, why are we still not eating enough?
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
05 Dec EU Institutions
‘An imperfect leader’: Weakened Macron set to limp on at helm of EU
The French president's minority government has collapsed, but the EU may still look to Macron for leadership.
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
05 Dec EU Institutions
Marta Kos has five years to unblock EU enlargement
The new Slovenian Commissioner is tasked with making progress on bringing new members into the EU, but not everyone is enthusiastic.
AI at the Edge, the next computing revolution Partner Content
05 Dec Technology
AI at the Edge, the next computing revolution
By embracing on-device AI, Europe can boost its competitiveness and ability to innovate, while making sure that everyone reaps the benefits of the technology.
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
04 Dec EU Institutions
Will Frontex’s expansion lead to more oversight and accountability?
As the EU expands the powers and resources of its border and coast guard agency, concerns are growing about accountability and transparency over alleged human rights violations.
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
03 Dec
Q+A: Ireland's general election stays in the centre, with no far right in sight
Ireland’s general election will likely return the country's centrist coalition to power. They have a surplus to spend, but also a housing crisis and other challenges to confront.
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
02 Dec EU Institutions
The EU wants to boost its sluggish economy. Could Spain offer a roadmap?
Von der Leyen’s new mandate is likely to be consumed by an old problem: Promoting growth and innovation despite resistance to more spending.