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
Prioritizing Health in the EU: A Roadmap for the SANT Committee’s New Mandate Partner Content
19 Mar EU Institutions
Prioritizing Health in the EU: A Roadmap for the SANT Committee’s New Mandate
The European Parliament's new SANT Committee has a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Europe, writes MEP András Kulja
Op-ed: Why the EU must renew its commitment to global public health
18 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU must renew its commitment to global public health
It is more important than ever that the EU leads on global health. Gavi for vaccines and the Global Fund for AIDS are not only charity, but a strategic imperative.
How EU sanctions work – and the challenge of enforcing them
17 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
How EU sanctions work – and the challenge of enforcing them
Sanctions are a powerful diplomatic tool, but enforcement gaps and political divides often determine how successful they can be.
Access to affordable and healthy eating – a basic need still to secure Partner Content
17 Mar Economics
Access to affordable and healthy eating – a basic need still to secure
With food insecurity one of the most pressing global challenges, we must make sure it remains high on the EU’s agenda
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition Partner Content
17 Mar Energy & Environment
Fuelling the Future: The Role of Liquid Fuels in the European Energy Transition
As Europe accelerates its drive towards climate neutrality, the question of how to achieve a balanced, pragmatic energy transition has become ever more pressing. With the Clean Industrial Deal taking shape, a recent policy dinner discussed the need for Europe to embrace a strategy that includes all solutions
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
14 Mar EU Institutions
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
Three elections in three years is a bad look for Portugal’s democratic stability. As seen elsewhere in the EU, it’s stirring up anti-establishment sentiment.
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
14 Mar EU Institutions
The Parliament's March print edition is out now
March's edition of the magazine looks at the growing divide between the EU and the US, and what's next for Ukraine.
Kidney diseases are silent killers impacting 100 million Europeans Partner Content
13 Mar
Kidney diseases are silent killers impacting 100 million Europeans
Patient organizations are calling for political action to improve outcomes for people with kidney diseases
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
13 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
The Trump administration's move against USAID undermines democratic reforms and civil society across eastern Europe. If the EU can't fill the gap, Russian influence likely will.
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System Partner Content
13 Mar Technology
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: Building a Resilient European Health System
With European healthcare systems under pressure and future demand forecast to grow, it is time to think differently about how we maintain population health. In this, the final piece in our series on challenges in European healthcare, we explore how reducing demand on systems through new medicines and adapting patient pathways is key to a healthier future
Seizing the opportunities of advanced connectivity Partner Content
11 Mar Technology
Seizing the opportunities of advanced connectivity
EU policies adopted in the next five years will be foundational for its innovative ecosystem to thrive in the long term. It’s vital we build the right framework now
Op-ed: Why wartime elections in Ukraine are a risk to democracy and security
11 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why wartime elections in Ukraine are a risk to democracy and security
Russian aggression and interference could undermine any wartime elections held in Ukraine. The international community must respect Ukraine’s right to decide when and how it restores its democratic system.
Why Europe must be prepared for biological threats Partner Content
10 Mar
Why Europe must be prepared for biological threats
Is Europe doing enough to prepare for the risk of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats? Riho Terras MEP and Joe Papa from Emergent BioSolutions set out why health security must be a key part of our defense posture
Bosnian Serb leader stays defiant, souring the separatist mood
07 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Bosnian Serb leader stays defiant, souring the separatist mood
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a major test of national unity as Republika Srpska leader Milorad Dodik rebukes central authorities. A verdict against him reveals the country’s deep divides.
Op-ed: Vulnerable women are too often missing from poverty data
07 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Vulnerable women are too often missing from poverty data
Official statistics fail to capture vulnerable groups of women, meaning they’re often excluded from EU policies to fight poverty.
Op-ed: Commission’s omnibus is a capitulation to corporate profits
06 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Commission’s omnibus is a capitulation to corporate profits
The European Commission's 'simplification' legislation fails to address the realities of socioeconomic inequality and record profiteering.
Europe confronts a worst-case scenario it has long feared
05 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Europe confronts a worst-case scenario it has long feared
Europe faces its biggest security crisis since the Cold War as Trump freezes military aid to Ukraine. Can European powers avoid repeating their past mistakes?
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
04 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Merz eyes defence buildup, economic reboot and stricter migration
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU/CSU parliamentary bloc, is set to lead the next government after his party came first in recent elections. He says only he can strengthen Germany and Europe, but at what cost?
Op-ed: Why the EU must stay ambitious on electric vehicles
03 Mar Economics
Op-ed: Why the EU must stay ambitious on electric vehicles
As the European Commission presents its Automotive Action Plan, the EU must take the opportunity to lead on clean technology and mobility.
Striking a new balance in European food policy Partner Content
03 Mar
Striking a new balance in European food policy
Europe faces a mounting challenge as food policymakers try and find the right balance between environmental sustainability, public health, and affordability. With rising inflation, growing obesity rates, and pressure from climate initiatives, a new report argues that bolder action is essential to support healthier, sustainable, and affordable food systems for all.
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
28 Feb Foreign & Security Policy
Students in Serbia are losing faith in the EU, but not in European values
Lack of support from Brussels for anti-corruption protests against President Vučić’s regime has become an 'extreme disappointment' for those on the streets. They see the EU putting interests above values.
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond Partner Content
28 Feb
Rare diseases must remain a political priority in the EU and beyond
A unified rare disease plan is needed to deliver transformational value to European citizens’
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
27 Feb EU Institutions
The EU's trade gamble: Appeasement or strategic play?
By prioritising conciliation over confrontation, Europe seems to be handing Trump the upper hand in negotiations over the president's planned tariffs. Experts say it’s the smartest thing the bloc could do right now.
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
26 Feb EU Institutions
The European Commission and its Clean Industrial Deal: What to know
The EU executive unveiled a host of measures on Wednesday to revive the bloc's industry, while recommitting to its climate goals.