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
EuropaBio position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies
18 Dec
EuropaBio position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies
EuropaBio's position paper on mandatory GM feeding studies calls for the abolishment of mandatory studies that contradict EU science and ethical principles
Romania braces for no-deal Brexit as it prepares EU presidency
18 Dec
Romania braces for no-deal Brexit as it prepares EU presidency
Romania says it is “preparing” for a no-deal Brexit as it gears up to take the reins of the EU presidency in January.
Scots want People’s Vote on Brexit, poll shows
18 Dec
Scots want People’s Vote on Brexit, poll shows
A new poll shows that most people in Scotland are in favour of a People's Vote on Brexit, with 52 percent wanting to have a say, versus 37 percent against.
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
17 Dec
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
As Chair of Parliament’s LIBE Committee, Claude Moraes has set a high bar for juggling prominent legislative files, having dealt with a number of ground-breaking pieces of legislation during his tenure. And he’s not finished yet.
COP24 outcome receives mixed response
17 Dec
COP24 outcome receives mixed response
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) ended at the weekend with the adoption of a “rulebook” designed to enforce the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Movers and Shakers | 17 December 2018
17 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 17 December 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 17 December 2018
Central and Eastern European farmers protest for equal pay
17 Dec
Central and Eastern European farmers protest for equal pay
Hundreds of farmers from across Central and Eastern Europe staged a protest in Brussels on Thursday, calling for “equal pay for equal work.”
Theresa May back in Brussels after surviving confidence vote
13 Dec
Theresa May back in Brussels after surviving confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May arrived back on Brussels soil for an EU summit on Thursday, the day after surviving a no-confidence vote.
The digital health revolution
13 Dec
The digital health revolution
The digital transformation of health and care will improve the lives of all Europeans. But more needs to be done to unlock the full potential of the technological revolution in health, reports Martin Banks.
All posture, little substance
13 Dec
All posture, little substance
Belgium's N-VA should be punished at the voting booth for its decision to leave the Government over the UN Global Migration Compact, says Ilhan Kyuchyuk.
Driving the next technology revolution Partner Content
13 Dec
Driving the next technology revolution
The digital transformation of Europe’s non-bank payment sector is set to deliver instant, frictionless and ‘invisible’ transactions, reports Brian Johnson
A thaw in the South Caucasus
13 Dec
A thaw in the South Caucasus
Europe should recognise and support the political breakthroughs currently underway in the South Caucasus countries, writes Sajjad Karim MEP.
Theresa May out or in, Brexit deal must stand, says MEP
12 Dec
Theresa May out or in, Brexit deal must stand, says MEP
Regardless of whether UK Prime Minister Theresa May wins or loses this evening's vote of no confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party, the Brexit deal agreed by the UK and the EU must remain unchanged, says Greens group MEP Philippe Lamberts.
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
12 Dec
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
European Parliament’s Special Committee on Terrorism’s final report approved in Strasbourg shortly after the city found itself under lockdown following a terrorist attack that left three people dead.
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
12 Dec
The Middle East peace process: From devastation to reconstruction
Oman can play a vital intermediary role in the Middle East Peace Process, writes Rio Praaning Prawira Adiningrat.
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
12 Dec
Brexit: Deal or No Deal
Now that UK Prime Minister Theresa May has the backing of the EU27 for her Brexit deal, MEPs Fredrick Federley, Seb Dance, and Charles Tannock discuss what’s next in the UK-EU divorce saga
Young politicians in the driving seat
12 Dec
Young politicians in the driving seat
Young policy makers and business leaders must be brought together and empowered to strengthen European integration and cooperation, writes Lukas Mandl MEP.
Think before you click
11 Dec
Think before you click
Tighter controls are needed on the growing phenomenon of online pet advertisements to protect the health and welfare of the dogs and cats involved and the consumer rights of their owners, explains Rory Watson
Juncker: Brexit deal ‘best and only deal possible’
11 Dec
Juncker: Brexit deal ‘best and only deal possible’
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that the Brexit deal agreed by the EU and UK is the “best and only deal possible.”
Rebecca Harms: Decommission 'hopelessly outdated' Belgian nuclear reactor
11 Dec
Rebecca Harms: Decommission 'hopelessly outdated' Belgian nuclear reactor
Leading Greens MEP Rebecca Harms has called for the decommissioning of a Belgian nuclear reactor as it no longer meets international safety standards.
EU Ombudsman flags up Selmayr conflict of interest risk
10 Dec
EU Ombudsman flags up Selmayr conflict of interest risk
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has told MEPs that the appointment of German lawyer Martin Selmayr as European Commission Secretary General created a “risk of a conflict of interest.”
Movers and Shakers | 10 December 2018
10 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 10 December 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 10 December 2018
Issue 486 | 10 December 2018
10 Dec
Issue 486 | 10 December 2018
Claude Moraes interview, Brexit, Human Rights, Austrian Presidency, European Payments, eHealth, Middle East, Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Heritage, Illegal Online Pet Sales, Agricultural Policy, Respiratory Diseases and more...
EU court ruling on Article 50 offers UK way out of Brexit ‘mess’, say campaigning MEPs
10 Dec
EU court ruling on Article 50 offers UK way out of Brexit ‘mess’, say campaigning MEPs
ECJ ruling that Britain is free to unilaterally revoke withdrawal comes a day ahead of crucial UK Parliament vote on Brexit deal.