EU Rapid Deployment Force Trains in Zaragoza

The Parliament’s July 2026 print edition is out now, featuring a cover story on the EU’s rapid deployment force undergoing its largest military exercise in Zaragoza. The edition also includes stories on Russian spies in Vienna and a fictional AI doomsday scenario causing tension between Brussels’ technologists and lawmakers.
EU’s Defense Ambitions on Display in Zaragoza
The cover story, written by Paula Soler, takes readers to a dusty training ground in Zaragoza, where the EU is testing its rapid deployment force. This exercise reveals more about Europe’s defense ambitions than any press conference in Brussels could.
New Team Members and Upcoming Stories
Eva Hilinski, an experienced journalist from The Brussels Times, has joined The Parliament team. She has already contributed outstanding work as a freelancer covering Ukraine.
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As the Brussels summer approaches, The Parliament’s staff will scatter to various locations. However, they will return in September 2026 with a fresh edition and more stories from Brussels and beyond. The publication’s commitment to diverse perspectives is reflected in its contributors, who bring their own sensibilities to the quest to understand Europe’s future.
The Parliament’s Editorial Vision
The Parliament’s editorial team emphasizes the importance of storytelling in journalism. By exploring unique angles and looking beyond the obvious, they aim to provide readers with a deeper understanding of complex issues.
The Art of Storytelling in Journalism
The Parliament’s approach to journalism involves looking to the fringes or examining the center more closely to make familiar topics feel new. This strategy has been successful in attracting both seasoned insiders and rookie reporters to the publication.