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
EBS 2018: EU must overcome challenge of incomplete single market
24 May
EBS 2018: EU must overcome challenge of incomplete single market
The lack of harmonised EU trade rules is a key challenge for European businesses, says Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
EBS 2018: Digitising EU industry must go hand in hand with educating workers
24 May
EBS 2018: Digitising EU industry must go hand in hand with educating workers
EU must channel the digital revolution’s potential to help industry and workers, writes Eva Maydell.
EBS 2018: Internal market rules must help SMEs
24 May
EBS 2018: Internal market rules must help SMEs
Internal market regulations must benefit and assist SMEs, says Maria Grapini.
Safeguarding animal health and welfare: a priority for the future UK-EU relationship Partner Content
23 May
Safeguarding animal health and welfare: a priority for the future UK-EU relationship
MEPs and stakeholders from the animal health industry gathered at the European Parliament to address key issues.
Marek Plura calls on MEPs to support campaign to improve rights of disabled people in Poland
23 May
Marek Plura calls on MEPs to support campaign to improve rights of disabled people in Poland
MEPs have been urged to throw their weight behind a campaign to improve the rights of disabled people in Poland.
EU Parliament launches campaign for 2019 elections
23 May
EU Parliament launches campaign for 2019 elections
Parliament has formally launched its campaign for the 2019 European elections, bolstered by new figures showing that support for the EU is at its highest since 1983.
EBS 2018: We need to overhaul the way interest representation is being conducted by business organisations
23 May
EBS 2018: We need to overhaul the way interest representation is being conducted by business organisations
Businesses must work more closely with decision-makers to better understand how legislation can help them, says Othmar Karas.
EBS 2018: Brexit must not hamper sustainable development efforts
23 May
EBS 2018: Brexit must not hamper sustainable development efforts
Policymakers must not let Brexit distract them from their efforts to boost sustainable development, says Seb Dance.
EBS 2018: Economic growth requires concerted effort between businesses, governments and civil society
23 May
EBS 2018: Economic growth requires concerted effort between businesses, governments and civil society
Helping the poorest members of our societies will ultimately boost the global economy, writes Lívia Járóka.
Mixed response to Zuckerberg EU hearing
23 May
Mixed response to Zuckerberg EU hearing
Facebook chief agrees to send a team of top officials to the European Parliament to explain how the company will “fix” problems.
Anti-Semitism: A growing problem across Europe
22 May
Anti-Semitism: A growing problem across Europe
Anti-Semitism is now becoming ‘mainstream’, with a growing number of attacks and rhetoric used by extremist groups, warn MEPs.
Greens welcome Commission's plans to curb plastic use
22 May
Greens welcome Commission's plans to curb plastic use
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has welcomed new proposals on plastics due to be formally unveiled on Wednesday by the European Commission, but say they want the executive to go further on recycling.
How the EU can help businesses across Europe
22 May
How the EU can help businesses across Europe
The Commission is working on building a positive environment for all businesses in the EU, writes Elżbieta Bieńkowska.
Miriam Dalli: We need more ambitious CO2 reduction targets to ensure EU does not endanger its technological leadership
22 May
Miriam Dalli: We need more ambitious CO2 reduction targets to ensure EU does not endanger its technological leadership
Maltese MEP Miriam Dalli talks maintaining Europe’s technological leadership on electric vehicles, emissions reduction, her country’s recent tension with the Commission and more.
MFF post-2020: Towards a two-speed Europe?
21 May
MFF post-2020: Towards a two-speed Europe?
The new EU budget risks enlarging the east-west divide, warns Roberts Zīle.
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2018
21 May
Movers and Shakers | 21 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 21 May 2018
Ban on animal testing cosmetics: Is the EU on the right track?
21 May
Ban on animal testing cosmetics: Is the EU on the right track?
Five years ago, Europe banned the sale of cosmetics tested on animals outside the EU. It’s time for our legislators to stick to their political choice, writes Stefan Eck.
European Ombudsman presents annual report
18 May
European Ombudsman presents annual report
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has published her annual report.
New report claims glyphosate has 'serious adverse' health effects
18 May
New report claims glyphosate has 'serious adverse' health effects
The controversial substance glyphosate has serious adverse health effects, including on sexual and reproductive health, according to a new report published this week.
Western Balkans summit: More work to be done ahead of accession talks
18 May
Western Balkans summit: More work to be done ahead of accession talks
The EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia has ended with no clear sign as to when accession talks may start for the six Balkan states hoping to join the EU.
Business groups call for leniency ahead of GDPR entry into force
18 May
Business groups call for leniency ahead of GDPR entry into force
Jan Albrecht, who steered the general data protection regulation (GDPR) through Parliament, has defended the legislation.
Mark Zuckerberg to visit European Parliament
18 May
Mark Zuckerberg to visit European Parliament
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to a private meeting with the leaders of Parliament’s political groups.
Issue 476 | 21 May 2018
18 May
Issue 476 | 21 May 2018
Miriam Dalli interview, European Week Against Cancer, Anti-Semitism, World No Tobacco Day, Development Days, European Maritime Day, MFF negotiations, Product Safety, Animal Testing, 5 questions with Marlene Mizzi and more.
EU and Nato call for increased cooperation on tackling cyber-attacks
17 May
EU and Nato call for increased cooperation on tackling cyber-attacks
EU needs to strengthen its cyber defence capabilities says Estonian MEP, Urmas Paet