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
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
08 Jan EU Institutions
Trump’s return could dash EU’s enlargement ambitions in the Balkans
As Donald Trump makes his return to the White House, his political stylings could galvanise nationalist movements in Serbia and in Bosnia and Herzegovina, hindering the EU’s hopes to incorporate them into the bloc.
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
08 Jan
Op-ed: Europe urgently needs security and stability
Facing Russian aggression and hybrid threats, Poland’s European Council presidency must prioritise physical defence and member state unity to secure Europe’s future.
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
08 Jan
Poland’s evolution in the European Union: From Euroscepticism to leadership
Poland’s leadership of the EU Council takes centre stage following Donald Tusk’s return as Prime Minister. Following years of Euroscepticism, the country looks set to embrace a stronger EU partnership, backed by economic growth, support for Ukraine and a bold vision for Europe’s future.
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
08 Jan
Op-ed: Healthcare must form part of new security strategy
From mental health to the supply of critical medicines, the Polish presidency must work to deliver a common EU approach to the continent’s healthcare challenges.
The Parliament's Guide to the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU
08 Jan
The Parliament's Guide to the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU
What will be Poland's focus as the country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU?
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
08 Jan
Op-ed: Security slogan must be matched by bold action
Europe faces a range of economic and geopolitical threats. The Polish presidency should change course to meet them.
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
08 Jan
Op-ed: Learning from Poland’s experience
The Polish presidency should work towards strengthening the rule of law and civil society across Europe, drawing on its own recent history.
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
07 Jan EU Institutions
Trump 2.0: A test for the EU’s global climate leadership
Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ agenda may threaten the EU’s precarious energy situation, but it could also present an opportunity for the bloc to lead on clean tech.
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
06 Jan EU Institutions
Could Trump's second term be a win for the EU?
With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union might see unexpected benefits. If the bloc plays its cards right, trade and defence policies could get a boost.
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
03 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Outsourcing asylum creates a dangerous precedent
Wealthy countries are looking to offload asylum-seekers on poorer partner states. The human toll is devastating – and it's undermining the foundations of the global refugee system.
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry Partner Content
03 Jan
The indispensable role of Europe’s cleaning and maintenance products industry
Hygiene is vital for good health, and the first line of defence to protect our health is to live in a clean space. That’s why The Parliament Magazine recently partnered with the European detergents and maintenance products industry association A.I.S.E. to explore the role of hygiene in public health.
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
02 Jan Technology
Op-ed: Why the next five years are decisive for EU telecoms
Strategic legislation that fosters innovation and secures funding for robust infrastructure is needed to ensure sustainability, competitiveness and security in the EU telecoms sector.
In a right-leaning EU, Meloni poised to be bridge to Trump
31 Dec EU Institutions
In a right-leaning EU, Meloni poised to be bridge to Trump
In Trump's second term, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni has a good chance of keeping the EU in his good graces — if she can think beyond her own interests.
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
30 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Recalibrate carbon policies to balance business and climate goals
ETS, CBAM and other frameworks must adapt to address environmental targets and business competitiveness.
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
27 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
As the contested government of the Georgian Dream party digs in against protesters, the spiral of violence is growing.
A fragmented defence industrial base is holding back EU armament
24 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
A fragmented defence industrial base is holding back EU armament
As long as EU members go their separate ways on military procurement, the bloc will never reach its bolstered defence goals.
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
23 Dec Energy & Environment
Op-ed: Green Deal’s social costs threaten the most vulnerable
Adequate funding and targeted measures are needed to support those who lack the financial resources to adapt to the transition.
After Assad fall, EU finds itself in awkward position
20 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
After Assad fall, EU finds itself in awkward position
EU members have been quick to announce a freezing of asylum applications from Syria, but sending Syrians home will be easier said than done.
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
19 Dec EU Institutions
Op-ed: Lack of racial diversity continues to blight EU affairs
As the new European Commission forms, a few well-placed people of colour can’t disguise the overall lack of diversity in EU affairs.
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
18 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
Georgian Dream lawmakers have elected hardliner ally Mikheil Kavelashvili president, as the party expands its control of the country. The pro-European incumbent, however, is refusing to leave the office.
Unleashing the power of a patient-centred life science ecosystem to drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity across the EU Partner Content
17 Dec
Unleashing the power of a patient-centred life science ecosystem to drive innovation, economic growth and prosperity across the EU
Placing research and innovation at the core of the EU’s economy
Op-ed: Low-carbon fuels are the shortcut the EU needs to hit its climate goals
16 Dec Technology
Op-ed: Low-carbon fuels are the shortcut the EU needs to hit its climate goals
Low-carbon fuels like methanol can cut emissions now and drive a renewable future – if the EU gets the regulations right.
Decarbonizing Europe’s energy system: the case for CO2 neutral fuels Partner Content
16 Dec Energy & Environment
Decarbonizing Europe’s energy system: the case for CO2 neutral fuels
Despite their potential, renewable fuels are being sidelined in the road transport conversation. But if Europe is to decarbonize and meet its commitments, it’s time we looked at all viable solutions
Op-ed: Navigating the gap between efficiency and transparency with the EU's emergency powers
13 Dec EU Institutions
Op-ed: Navigating the gap between efficiency and transparency with the EU's emergency powers
The increased use of Article 122 to implement measures with longstanding effects, from the refugee crisis to Covid-19, should be a wake-up call to involve the EU’s elected lawmakers.