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
David Martin calls on Commission to investigate human rights abuses in Kuwait
04 Jun
David Martin calls on Commission to investigate human rights abuses in Kuwait
S&D group MEP David Martin has said that the treatment of women in Kuwait gives cause for much alarm.
Strasbourg event to highlight problems facing EU and UK citizens post-Brexit
04 Jun
Strasbourg event to highlight problems facing EU and UK citizens post-Brexit
The European Parliamentary Association (APE) has thrown its weight behind a campaign to safeguard citizens’ rights after Britain leaves the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 4 June 2018
04 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 4 June 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 4 June 2018
Cybersecurity: Defending the digital wall
04 Jun
Cybersecurity: Defending the digital wall
MEPs have called on the EU to beef up cybersecurity and defence, including better cooperation between members states and Nato.
EU must continue to guarantee highest hardware resistance levels to cyberattacks Partner Content
04 Jun
EU must continue to guarantee highest hardware resistance levels to cyberattacks
Europe must continue to guarantee the highest hardware resistance levels to cyberattacks, says Stéfane Mouille.
EU can become a leading player in cybersecurity
04 Jun
EU can become a leading player in cybersecurity
The Commission’s proposal on cybersecurity is a good start, but it requires certain additional elements to ensure it works, writes Angelika Niebler.
Xavier Bettel in plenary in latest 'Future of Europe' debate
01 Jun
Xavier Bettel in plenary in latest 'Future of Europe' debate
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Battel has warned of the danger of “pushing the UK even further away” after it leaves the EU next March.
Trump tariffs: EU condems decision and opens WTO case against US
01 Jun
Trump tariffs: EU condems decision and opens WTO case against US
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has led widespread criticism of US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steel tariffs on EU companies.
Former finance Commissioner Jonathan Hill joins UBS Brexit advisor
01 Jun
Former finance Commissioner Jonathan Hill joins UBS Brexit advisor
Former European Commissioner Jonathan Hill has been branded “a serial offender” in the Commission’s ‘revolving door’ problem.
Issue 477 | 04 June 2018
01 Jun
Issue 477 | 04 June 2018
Mariya Gabriel interview, Digital Economy, EU Labour Authority, European Ombudsman, Emissions Standards, CyberSecurity, GDPR, EU-China, Migration, Future Of Europe, European Steel Day Gender Action Plan, EU-US and more.
US announces trade tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports
31 May
US announces trade tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports
The European Commission and MEPs have reacted angrily to US President Donald Trump's latest controversial decision.
Mixed response to new North Sea fishing rules
29 May
Mixed response to new North Sea fishing rules
MEPs have given a mixed response to a new EU multiannual plan designed to prevent overfishing in the North Sea.
EU anti-radicalisation programmes not fullfilling potential: ECA report
29 May
EU anti-radicalisation programmes not fullfilling potential: ECA report
An EU-funded scheme designed to help combat radicalisation is “not fulfilling its potential,” according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors on Tuesday.
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2018
29 May
Movers and Shakers | 29 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.

 

Towards a Europe free of cancers
29 May
Towards a Europe free of cancers
It is important to remember that cancer is more than a medical problem dealt with by patients and doctors, it is also a political and social problem, writes Alojz Peterle.
EU cancer research: A firm foundation
29 May
EU cancer research: A firm foundation
Vytenis Andriukaitis takes stock of the achievements in cancer prevention and treatment, and outlines what he hopes to accomplish as his mandate comes to a close.
Barnier: UK cannot participate in Galileo programmes post-Brexit
29 May
Barnier: UK cannot participate in Galileo programmes post-Brexit
Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has again insisted that the UK will have restricted access to the Galileo space programme after it leaves the bloc.
New Heated Tobacco Products - No smoke no fire? Partner Content
28 May
New Heated Tobacco Products - No smoke no fire?
EU policymakers should know that heated tobacco products are addictive and carcinogenic, argues Professor Charlotta Pisinger
GDPR: No period of grace following entry into force
25 May
GDPR: No period of grace following entry into force
The deputy head of the body that will oversee new data protection rules has insisted there will be “no period of grace” for companies that fail to enforce the regulations.
5 questions with... Marlene Mizzi
25 May
5 questions with... Marlene Mizzi
Marlene Mizzi (S&D, MT) is a Vice-Chair of Parliament’s petitions committee.
Zuckerberg fails to impress with responses to Parliament's follow-up questions
25 May
Zuckerberg fails to impress with responses to Parliament's follow-up questions
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has refused to be drawn on whether the tech giant will compensate users whose personal data has been misused.
EU GDPR comes into force
25 May
EU GDPR comes into force
Europe-wide data protection legislation becomes law on Friday with the aim of allowing citizens to have greater control over how their data is stored and managed by third parties.
Sajjad Karim warns against Russian interference in 2019 European elections
24 May
Sajjad Karim warns against Russian interference in 2019 European elections
UK MEP Sajjad Karim has warned that next year’s European elections are “at risk of Russian meddling” unless action is taken.
Juncker: We should tell the public the truth, not follow public opinion
24 May
Juncker: We should tell the public the truth, not follow public opinion
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told a conference that he has “no faith or confidence” in opinion polls.