President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran and the EU "have a shared interest in promoting regional stability and security," but much still divides the two sides. bit.ly/3yDtqOV

Amid civil unrest and competing claims of voter fraud, Venezuela "is pretty much a dictatorship right now,” says Nelson Dordelly Rosales, Ph.D/LL.D of Unidad Venezuela. In a Q+A, he calls on the EU to recognise Edmundo González as the winner of the election. bit.ly/4cW3ufw

Europe's water resources are facing severe threats due to mismanagement and overuse. “If we don’t act in the next ten years, we will be reaching some tipping points, which will be irreversible,” warns EEB's Sergiy Moroz. Read on to learn what the EU can do.

Check out The Parliament Magazine’s latest print edition, which explores Europe’s role in NATO amid mounting Russian aggression and uncertainty about US engagement. bit.ly/3ANocAI

After the 9/11 attacks on the US in 2001, a commission found that the "most important failure was one of imagination." Today, science fiction writers are helping NATO and its members bridge that creativity gap. bit.ly/47f6n9U

This year marks NATO's 75th anniversary. While the alliance has found renewed purpose in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine, its journey has been defined by expansion, crises and political shifts. Take a look back at its key moments since 1949. bit.ly/3WKA1yZ

After decades of reliance on the US for defence, Europeans are scrambling to do more for their own security. That has "narrowed the gap" between European Commission and NATO responsibilities, writes Gabriele Rosana, but coordination remains an obstacle. bit.ly/3TlWSAe

Check out The Parliament's new hub on all things NATO -- including in-depth features, news analyses and op-eds that explore Europe’s role in the transatlantic alliance, amid rising Russian aggression and shifting US engagement. theparliamentmagazine.eu/nato-at-75.htm

As NATO shores up its eastern flank, it can't forget about points south. In a new op-ed, Gabriele Catania of Italian geopolitical think tank Osservatorio Geopolitico e Geostorico del Nordest argues that the African-Mediterranean region is crucial for EU security. bit.ly/3Xnye3h

The Parliament is excited to introduce a new series of Summits covering critical issues impacting on the EU's future. Our first event, the Health Summit, will take place on 1st October in Brussels, where we are delighted to welcome Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for Health and

Critics of Mario Draghi's EU competitiveness report have jumped on €800b in new debt. Bruegel's Niclas Poitiers says that is largely a distraction and instead “comes down to productivity.” bit.ly/3XnQJEv

Three years after the US left Afghanistan, a GOP-led House report criticises the White House for poor planning, over-reliance on the Taliban for security and leaving allies in the dark. NATO partners in Europe might agree with at least some of these points.

Poland's commitment to defence spending is a call to action to the rest of NATO. Forget about the 2% guideline — at more than 4% of GDP, Poland is "waiting for the rest," says German Marshall Fund' Michał Baranowski. Read more: bit.ly/4d2ixnJ

** The Health Summit | 1st October | Brussels ** Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent 80% of the disease burden in the EU. At the #PMhealth summit, we'll be joined by Stine Bosse / Christine, Anca Toma and Daiichi Sankyo's Stefan Seyfried to shine a light on the threat posed by

The EU's SIFA agreement with Angola, now in effect, aims to boost sustainable investment in the African country. In a Q+A, ECFR's Chigozie Nweke-Eze explains how the deal simplifies regulations and sticks to labour and environmental practices. bit.ly/3zrG7wt

Alexandra Kusá says her termination as director of Slovakia's National Gallery is "not just a change in cultural policy. It is pure destruction." In a Q&A, she looks at the broader impact on the country's arts and culture scene. bit.ly/4ejUvFY

Thanks to everyone who attended our PM+Talks: NATO at 75 yesterday. A special thank you to our speakers MEP @rihoterras and Deputy Permanent Representative of Poland to NATO Dominik P. Jankowski, who were in conversation with our editor-in-chief Christopher Alessi. Don’t miss out on

Check out our NATO book reviews: @Pete_apps’ "Deterring Armageddon" offers a detailed history, while "NATO: What You Need to Know" by Medea Benjamin and ☮️ David Swanson ☮️ critically examines the alliance's policies and campaigns. bit.ly/4e1nf6G

Science fiction is shaping the future of military strategy. It may sound like a leap, but “if you look at the history of people trying to understand warfare, science fiction has always played a role,” says August Cole. bit.ly/4e3pKW9

Apple’s €13-billion tax ruling has left Ireland with a windfall, but the real story is its implications for EU tax policy — long the domain of member states. Tax scholar Stephen Daly at The Dickson Poon School of Law said the ECJ's judgment overruling precedent means "case law is now a mess.”