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
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
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
EU global trade: Australia and New Zealand are an opportunity for Europe
18 Jun
EU global trade: Australia and New Zealand are an opportunity for Europe
The only way for Europe to respond to Donald Trump’s trade policy is by promoting fair, open and rules-based global trade, writes Ulrike Müller.
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2018
18 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 18 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 June 2018
New anti-money laundering rules prove the power of public scrutiny
18 Jun
New anti-money laundering rules prove the power of public scrutiny
EU anti-money laundering rules will end the secrecy that allows scandals like the Panama Papers to arise, writes Judith Sargentini.
EU must defend itself against Russian interference
18 Jun
EU must defend itself against Russian interference
With just under a year to go until the European Parliament elections, Sajjad Karim warns that Europe must not allow Moscow to disrupt democracy.
Issue 478 | 18 June 2018
18 Jun
Issue 478 | 18 June 2018
Trade Policy, Blue Energy, Gastein Health Forum Preview, Copyright, Russian Political Interference, Money Laundering, 5G, Digital skills, Diversity in the European Elections, Economic Policy, 5 Questions with Ignazio Corrao and more...
Trust in EU Parliament at all-time high: Survey
15 Jun
Trust in EU Parliament at all-time high: Survey
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has welcomed the outcome of a new survey that says the assembly is the most trusted of all European institutions.
MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community
15 Jun
MEPs call on Ukraine to protect LGBTI community
Over 30 MEPs have signed a letter calling on Ukraine to take concrete legal measures to insure equal rights for the LGBTI community in the country.
Macedonia name dispute rages on
15 Jun
Macedonia name dispute rages on
The proposed resolution for Macedonia’s name dispute has been plunged into confusion after the country’s President said he would not agree to it.
Partnership and participation
15 Jun
Partnership and participation
Employees with a stake in their company are more committed to quality and more flexible in supporting business needs, explains Anthea McIntyre.
Poland could be referred to ECJ over controversial judicial reforms
14 Jun
Poland could be referred to ECJ over controversial judicial reforms
Several MEPs have joined forces in calling on the EU to take Poland to the European Court of Justice over its controversial judicial reforms.
MEPs again angrily urge EU to act on refugee crisis
14 Jun
MEPs again angrily urge EU to act on refugee crisis
The Italian government has been roundly condemned by MEPs for its refusal to allow the 629 refugees stranded on board the Aquarius to land.
Mark Rutte: The EU needs to make choices about its role in the years to come
14 Jun
Mark Rutte: The EU needs to make choices about its role in the years to come
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has called on the EU to “focus on our core tasks,” saying this will “boost unity.”
EU welcomes end to name dispute between Macedonia and Greece
14 Jun
EU welcomes end to name dispute between Macedonia and Greece
Country will now be known as the Republic of North Macedonia, or Severna Makedonija in Macedonian.
Digital health must benefit patient safety
14 Jun
Digital health must benefit patient safety
European policymakers must work towards better healthcare coordination and support while addressing preventable harm, writes Alojz Peterle MEP.
EU cautiously welcomes US-North Korea agreement
12 Jun
EU cautiously welcomes US-North Korea agreement
MEPs have urged caution about the historic deal agreed between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Verhofstadt: Failure to reform EU asylum system should result in court action
12 Jun
Verhofstadt: Failure to reform EU asylum system should result in court action
Parliament's group leaders have expressed their outrage at EU leaders' failure to agree on a reform of Europe's migration system.
MEPs urge EU leaders to act on migration
12 Jun
MEPs urge EU leaders to act on migration
Parliament's group leaders have highlighted the urgent need to reform EU migration policy.
Publishers back controversial EU copyright proposals
11 Jun
Publishers back controversial EU copyright proposals
Publishers in Europe have renewed calls for MEPs to back sweeping new copyright laws.
Movers and Shakers | 11 June 2018
11 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 11 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 11 June 2018
Jens Stoltenberg: Nato countries taking steps to increase defence spending
11 Jun
Jens Stoltenberg: Nato countries taking steps to increase defence spending
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he does not believe that the current trade war between the US and EU will adversely affect long-term transatlantic relations.
Child marriage must be harshly punished
11 Jun
Child marriage must be harshly punished
The EU should set an example by prohibiting and criminalising early and forced marriage, writes Liliana Rodrigues.
MEPs rally against planned EU copyright reform
08 Jun
MEPs rally against planned EU copyright reform
Fierce battle lines are being drawn ahead of a crunch parliamentary vote on a planned shakeup of EU-wide copyright laws.
Michel Barnier: EU will not accept à la carte approach - including to single market
08 Jun
Michel Barnier: EU will not accept à la carte approach - including to single market
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, says the EU “will not be intimidated” by the UK in the ongoing talks.
Civil society groups call on MEPs to fully commit to EU's citizens' initiative
08 Jun
Civil society groups call on MEPs to fully commit to EU's citizens' initiative
MEPs must take a more active role in making the European Citizens’ Initiative succesful, argues Maarten de Groot.