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
Renew Europe leader in coalition overtures to Greens and Socialists
05 Jul
Renew Europe leader in coalition overtures to Greens and Socialists
The leader of the new Renew Europe (RE) group in Parliament says he wants to work with the Greens and Socialists in building a working coalition in Parliament.
Parliament urged to allow Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras to take up seat
05 Jul
Parliament urged to allow Catalan MEP Oriol Junqueras to take up seat
The Greens/EFA co-leader in Parliament, Ska Keller, has appealed to Parliament’s authorities to allow the group’s new member from Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, to be allowed to take up his seat.
Movers and Shakers | 5 July 2019
05 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 5 July 2019
Donald Tusk: Greens should be involved in any governing coalition
04 Jul
Donald Tusk: Greens should be involved in any governing coalition
Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk has urged Parliament’s political groups to involve the Greens in any governing coalition.
LNG: Transatlantic cooperation at its best
04 Jul
LNG: Transatlantic cooperation at its best
The 2009 energy crisis taught valuable lessons in diversification and LNG is an important part of the solution. EU-US cooperation in this area is a success story, says Maroš Šefcovic.
Senior MEP blasts EU Council for ‘lack of respect’ in ‘secret plot’ top jobs decision
04 Jul
Senior MEP blasts EU Council for ‘lack of respect’ in ‘secret plot’ top jobs decision
A senior EPP deputy in Parliament has launched a blistering attack on Member States after they cast aside the Spitzenkandidat process for appointing the next European Commission President.
Miguel Cañete: Leaders of EU cities and regions must ‘lead by example’ on climate
04 Jul
Miguel Cañete: Leaders of EU cities and regions must ‘lead by example’ on climate
Miguel Cañete, EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, says elected leaders of European cities and regions are “uniquely positioned” to “lead by example” on the transition to a low-emission and climate-resilient economy.
Italian Socialist David Sassoli elected as new European Parliament President
03 Jul
Italian Socialist David Sassoli elected as new European Parliament President
The newly elected president of the European Parliament David Sassoli has admitted he was “a little taken aback” when put forward for the assembly’s top post.
AI: will Europe create value or merely defend its values? Partner Content
03 Jul
AI: will Europe create value or merely defend its values?
By bringing together technical expertise and know-how with vast scale and data the EU can achieve a more effective and pragmatic approach to AI policy, writes Digital Europe’s Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
New EU top jobs ‘a clean sweep’ for pro-European liberal centrists, says former Europe Minister
03 Jul
New EU top jobs ‘a clean sweep’ for pro-European liberal centrists, says former Europe Minister
Choice of nominees leaves anti-EU populists ‘rolling in the dust’, suggests Denis MacShane.
European Parliament may thwart EU top jobs nominees, say senior MEPs
03 Jul
European Parliament may thwart EU top jobs nominees, say senior MEPs
Some senior MEPs have warned that Parliament may block the nominees for the EU’s four top jobs.
Brexit Party stunt in Parliament denounced as ‘a total disgrace’
02 Jul
Brexit Party stunt in Parliament denounced as ‘a total disgrace’
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning the Brexit party after their MEPs turned their backs at the European Parliament's opening session in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Ska Keller throws hat into ring for European Parliament presidency
02 Jul
Ska Keller throws hat into ring for European Parliament presidency
German Greens MEP Ska Keller has announced she is running for the presidency of Parliament.
Finland kicks off EU presidency on green note
02 Jul
Finland kicks off EU presidency on green note
Finland has embarked on its six-month presidency of the EU by announcing that it will offset emissions from air travel during its term in office.
AI offers new opportunities for local services
02 Jul
AI offers new opportunities for local services
The potential of artificial intelligence extends far beyond business and could revolutionise the way in which we deliver to our citizens; local and regional services must play an active role, writes Jan Trei
The EU must be cautious of lurching into an era of global trade wars Partner Content
01 Jul
The EU must be cautious of lurching into an era of global trade wars
Europe’s increasingly protectionist policies are sabotaging its trade relations across the world, argues Massimo Cugusi.
Parliament business on ice amid protracted wrangling over EU top jobs
01 Jul
Parliament business on ice amid protracted wrangling over EU top jobs
Parliament will be unable to conduct any business until MEPs elect the assembly’s next president, it has been revealed.
A marriage of convenience
01 Jul
A marriage of convenience
Gordon Sondland, US Ambassador to the EU, compares US-EU relations to a marriage. He tells Rajnish Singh that “We’re like an old married couple. The kids have left, we still love each other, we’re never getting divorced, but we have some very specific and tough issues to address."
The (not so) beautiful game Partner Content
01 Jul
The (not so) beautiful game
Qatar’s blatant disregard for worker wellbeing is a stain on the football world, argues Willy Fautré.
‘Relaunch’ of EU-Morocco relations will boost partnership, says foreign minister
28 Jun
‘Relaunch’ of EU-Morocco relations will boost partnership, says foreign minister
Morocco’s foreign minister has hailed the “relaunch” of relations with the EU, saying he expects it will pave the way for improved cooperation between the two sides.
Issue 498 | 1 July 2019
28 Jun
Issue 498 | 1 July 2019
Featuring an exclusive interview with US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland
Movers and Shakers | 28 June 2019
28 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 28 June 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 28 June 2019
Political groups ‘very cagey’ over nominations for Parliament presidency
27 Jun
Political groups ‘very cagey’ over nominations for Parliament presidency
Veteran MEP Richard Corbett says it is “amazing” that only one political group has so far nominated anyone for the presidency of the European Parliament.
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
26 Jun
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
Ukraine, incensed by the decision, have described the move as sending a “very bad message” to Moscow