German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Molly Scott-Cato: UK’s EU elections ‘clear condemnation’ of Conservatives and Labour
03 Jun
Molly Scott-Cato: UK’s EU elections ‘clear condemnation’ of Conservatives and Labour
Newly re-elected MEP Molly Scott Cato says the European election results in the UK were a “clear condemnation” of the Conservatives and Labour, the country’s two biggest political parties.
EU Elections: The gloves are off
03 Jun
EU Elections: The gloves are off
The European elections are over, but it could be argued that the real battle has only just begun. Martin Banks reports from the EU front line.
Former MEP welcomes Polish complaint over new EU copyright directive
03 Jun
Former MEP welcomes Polish complaint over new EU copyright directive
Former MEP Catherine Stihler has welcomed a Polish complaint to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) about the EU’s controversial copyright crackdown.
No European shift to far-right parties, says ECFR
03 Jun
No European shift to far-right parties, says ECFR
Far-right parties fell short of predictions in the European elections and, in many cases, polled lower than in pre-election polls, according to the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
Innovation as a driver of Europe’s air traffic performance
03 Jun
Innovation as a driver of Europe’s air traffic performance
A key enabler for the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe’s aviation industry, innovation offers the means to drive Europe’s air traffic performance, explains SESAR Joint Undertaking Executive Director Florian Guillermet
Movers and Shakers | 31 May 2019
31 May
Movers and Shakers | 31 May 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Alyn Smith hits back after Brexit Party threatens legal action
30 May
Alyn Smith hits back after Brexit Party threatens legal action
SNP MEP Alyn Smith has hit back over threatened legal action brought by Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party.
Call for public inquiry after up to two million EU citizens in the UK were unable to vote in European elections
30 May
Call for public inquiry after up to two million EU citizens in the UK were unable to vote in European elections
Their inability to vote “almost certainly” had a material outcome on the UK’s election result, says citizens' rights group.
Pan-European party Volt wins first seat in EU Parliament
29 May
Pan-European party Volt wins first seat in EU Parliament
Formed in 2017, its German co-founder Damian Boeselager will represent the party in parliament
EU’s 'Game of thrones' kicks off over top political posts
29 May
EU’s 'Game of thrones' kicks off over top political posts
European Council President Donald Tusk warns European Parliament that there can be no ‘automaticity’ on selection of next European Commission President.
Tusk: EU Elections results a ‘good omen’ for Europe’s future
29 May
Tusk: EU Elections results a ‘good omen’ for Europe’s future
The Council President said the European elections results show the majority of EU voters rejected Eurosceptic parties
Manfred Weber should be next Commission President, says David McAllister
29 May
Manfred Weber should be next Commission President, says David McAllister
Senior German MEP David McAllister says “it is clear” that, after the European elections on Sunday, his compatriot Manfred Weber “should be the next President of the European Commission."
EU Elections Reaction: Europe needs urgent and massive transformation
28 May
EU Elections Reaction: Europe needs urgent and massive transformation
New MEPs have an awesome responsibility, writes Jagoda Munić: No less than the future of the planet.
Horse trading on EU's top jobs begins
28 May
Horse trading on EU's top jobs begins
Parliament's mainstream political groups have closed ranks to stick by the so-called spitzenkandidaten process for appointing the next European Commission president.
Alliance building in new European Parliament will be 'complex and cumbersome”, says EU Think Tank
28 May
Alliance building in new European Parliament will be "complex and cumbersome”, says EU Think Tank
Europe's political groups are looking to limit the influence of populist and far-right groups, according to European Policy Centre's Janis Emmanouilidis
Ryszard Legutko: ECR will be in ‘unique position’ in next Parliament
28 May
Ryszard Legutko: ECR will be in ‘unique position’ in next Parliament
ECR joint leader Ryszard Legutko says the group will be in a “unique position” in the next European Parliament.
New balance of power in Parliament requires Commission President that 'goes beyond partisan lines'
28 May
New balance of power in Parliament requires Commission President that "goes beyond partisan lines"
Speculation is mounting that the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) will be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron’s La République en Marche (LREM) Party in the new European Parliament.
Edward McMillan-Scott: People wanting second Brexit vote ‘clear winners’ in EU elections
28 May
Edward McMillan-Scott: People wanting second Brexit vote ‘clear winners’ in EU elections
A former British Vice President of Parliament says that people who want a second vote on Brexit were the “clear winners” of the European elections.
Liberals and Greens set to extract concessions from EU Parliament’s centrist parties
27 May
Liberals and Greens set to extract concessions from EU Parliament’s centrist parties
Green Wave, ALDE renaissance, progressive alliance and populist (non) surges are driving the main pro-EU groups towards a four-party core coalition.
Eurosceptic Brexit Party storms to victory in UK’s European elections
27 May
Eurosceptic Brexit Party storms to victory in UK’s European elections
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party was the clear winner in the UK's European elections, with the pro-EU Liberal Democrats coming second.
Surfing the Green Wave in Europe: The new kingmakers
27 May
Surfing the Green Wave in Europe: The new kingmakers
The Greens were riding the wave of success in the European elections last night, having notched up impressive gains.
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
27 May
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
Parliament’s leading groups EPP and S&D both haemorrhaged seats in Sunday’s European elections, while the Greens/EFA and ALDE were basking in the glow of victory after substantial gains.
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
27 May
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
However big differences in participation levels across EU still a concern says Margrethe Vestager.
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
26 May
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
The standout messages were the “green wave” propelling the Greens to unprecedented gains, the much-touted overwhelming victory for the extreme right that has largely failed to materialise so far, and the better-than-expected voter turnout.