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
Steering the stormy waters of Europe’s recovery
19 May
Steering the stormy waters of Europe’s recovery
The EU ship needs a strong engine and a clear destination, as it navigates the post-COVID-19 world, writes Iratxe García.
Time to revolutionise the way we produce and consume food
19 May
Time to revolutionise the way we produce and consume food
With the Farm to Fork Strategy the EU has the opportunity to prove that it is ready to change its policies in order to safeguard our long-term future, writes Francisco Guerreiro.
Supporting LGBTQI+ young people and understanding the challenges they face
19 May
Supporting LGBTQI+ young people and understanding the challenges they face
In a society that places increasing pressure on all of us, we must be aware of mental health difficulties and how to offer support. LGBTQI+ young people are particularly vulnerable, writes Alex Agius Saliba.
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
19 May
Upholding passengers’ rights a ‘common problem’ during Coronavirus crisis, says senior Commission official
Blanca Rodriguez Galindo told MEPs on Tuesday that travellers faced a “very difficult situation.”
European Parliament must play decisive role in Coronavirus recovery plan
19 May
European Parliament must play decisive role in Coronavirus recovery plan
Now that our economies are slowly coming out of quarantine, so should European democracy; it is a precondition for a successful recovery, writes Manfred Weber.
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu Partner Content
19 May
Europe at a Crossroads: Abraham Liu
The EU has a unique opportunity to lead the world – but only if it remains united, writes Huawei‘s Chief EU Representative, Abraham Liu
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action Partner Content
19 May
Huawei confident about survival, despite 'unjustified' US action
Technology giant remains committed to its customers, open innovation, and inclusive development, says Rotating Chairman Guo Ping.
WEBINAR: After COVID-19, will there be an even more devastating AMR outbreak? Partner Content
19 May
WEBINAR: After COVID-19, will there be an even more devastating AMR outbreak?
The online event will look at the requirement for a new business model for the development, production and sales of new antibiotics.
European Parliament must listen to citizens’ applause
18 May
European Parliament must listen to citizens’ applause
MEPs and healthcare professionals call on the European Parliament to put health on top of the agenda and set up a body entirely dedicated to solidarity and public health issues. 
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
18 May
Commission launches infringement proceedings against UK over free movement
The move, which is the latest sign of tension between the EU and UK, alleges that the UK has failed to comply with EU law on the free movement of EU citizens and their family members.
Issue 515 | 18 May 2020
18 May
Issue 515 | 18 May 2020
In our latest issue Europe’s environmental policy is in the spotlight. We take an in-depth look at two of the most anticipated proposals from the European Green Deal: The Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
15 May
Michel Barnier accuses UK of “lacking understanding” on Brexit trade talks
EU’s chief Brexit negotiator says he’s not optimistic deal can be struck, given “incomprehension on UK side”.
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
15 May
UK accused of passing off No Deal Brexit impact as ‘collateral damage’ of Coronavirus
Christophe Hansen MEP, the European Parliament’s negotiator of the post-Brexit agreement, said, “it is a strategy that I have thus far thought too reckless to be real.”
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
14 May
Commission under fire for not launching legal action against Hungary for breaching rule of law
A stormy debate in Parliament saw several MEPs demand the executive launch the so-called Article 7 procedure against Hungary, under which the country’s access to EU funding could be suspended.
Health in Europe: the way forward
14 May
Health in Europe: the way forward
The EU must prioritise those issues that European citizens really care about, such as their health and wellbeing, write Greens/EFA MEPs Petra De Sutter, Tilly Metz, Jutta Paulus and Michèle Rivasi.
Brexit and COVID-19: An end to both in 2020?
13 May
Brexit and COVID-19: An end to both in 2020?
On 31 January, the UK left the EU, leaving eleven months to negotiate a comprehensive partnership between the two sides. But in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, there is now even less time and even less capacity, writes Mairead McGuinness.
Protecting culture during the Coronavirus pandemic
13 May
Protecting culture during the Coronavirus pandemic
Europe’s cultural and creative industries risk being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and therefore need tailored, EU level support to recover, argues Sabine Verheyen.
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
12 May
EBA risked perpetuating one of the core regulatory problems it was created to fix, says EU ombudsman
The EU’s banking regulator should have stopped its executive director Ádám Farkas from becoming a lobbyist, according to Emily O’Reilly.
Post-Brexit rights of British citizens’ in EU at risk, warns campaign group
12 May
Post-Brexit rights of British citizens’ in EU at risk, warns campaign group
Lack of implementation of EU Member State’s national settlement schemes giving cause for real concern, explains Jane Golding.
Future of Europe conference in limbo
08 May
Future of Europe conference in limbo
The two-year event was supposed to launch on Europe Day but has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
How the blue economy can help Europe tackle climate change
08 May
How the blue economy can help Europe tackle climate change
Oceans are a precious resource and the EU needs to fully recognise their key role in achieving a carbon-free Europe by 2050, explains Deirdre Clune.
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
08 May
Why it might be time to restart the maritime economy
Within the disorder and dismay created by the COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps there is an opportunity to reboot and move in a new, bluer direction, writes Bernhard Friess.
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
07 May
European Parliament must participate in high-level Brexit conference, says President
The conference aims to “take stock” of the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the EU and the UK, which will resume on Monday.
Europe’s media is in crisis and needs immediate EU support
07 May
Europe’s media is in crisis and needs immediate EU support
Media policies should remain a national competence, but the EU can, and must, play a supporting role, argues Dace Melbarde.