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
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
08 May
Why Europe matters: Talking about my generation
While Europe’s young people are keen to develop modern soft skills and entrepreneurial know-how, they also want policymakers and business leaders to listen to them on why Europe matters.
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR? Partner Content
08 May
Is Europe willing to make animals the scapegoat through a disproportionate focus on their role in AMR?
Unlike human medicines veterinary medicines undergo a thorough environmental risk assessment, explains AnimalhealthEurope Secretary General, Roxane Feller.
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
08 May
What the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal could mean for EU
Rather than revoking or undermining the Iran nuclear deal, the EU should think of ways to address issues such as Iran’s human rights record, its ballistic missiles programme or its destabilising role in the region, writes David McAllister.
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
08 May
Adina-Ioana Vălean: The simple fact that the Commission proposed the circular economy package is already a change in mindset
Adina-Ioana Vălean talks circular economy, plastic pollution, glyphosate, protecting Europe’s forests, and reducing air pollution.
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2018
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
07 May
Campaigners call for all British citizens living in Belgium to be granted EU citizenship
EU must act to secure the rights of all UK nationals living in the EU, not just those working for the EU institutions, argues former British MP.
Edi Rama: Albania on the road to European Union membership
07 May
Edi Rama: Albania on the road to European Union membership
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama talks reforming Europe and the Balkans and why 80 per cent of Albanians want EU membership.
eCigarettes: Enforcing basic safety and quality standards Partner Content
07 May
eCigarettes: Enforcing basic safety and quality standards
Do the EU’s rules on vaping products need an update, asks Yasuhiro Nakajima.
eCigarettes: Balanced regulation
07 May
eCigarettes: Balanced regulation
The EU should adapt legislation on innovative products, argues Fulvio Martusciello.
eCigarettes: Reduced risk and vaping regulation
07 May
eCigarettes: Reduced risk and vaping regulation
The EU needs better rules to stop illicit tobacco products from entering the market, writes Laima Andrikienė.
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
07 May
Antonio Tajani appeals for 'fair and free' elections in Turkey
Turkish media has 'key role to play' in upcoming elections says European Parliament President.

 

MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
04 May
MEPs vote for global ban on cosmetic animal testing
A vote by MEPs in the European Parliament to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution supporting a global ban on cosmetic testing on animals has been broadly welcomed.
Issue 475 | 07 May 2018
04 May
Issue 475 | 07 May 2018
Adina-Ioana Vălean interview, Green Week 2018, EU Enlargement: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, eHealth, Future of Europe, eGigarettes, Cohesion Policy, Brexit, 5 questions with Laima Andrikienė and more.
Tunisia needs local elections to entrench democracy Partner Content
03 May
Tunisia needs local elections to entrench democracy
As the birthplace and sole success story of the Arab Spring thus far, Tunisia’s journey from dictatorship to revolution to nascent democracy is unique in the Arab region, explains Rached Ghannouchi.
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
03 May
EU budget post-2020: Commission praised for alternative sources of income
Most MEPs have welcomed a Commission plan to raise national contributions to 1.11 per cent of gross national income and introduce new sources of revenue for the next long-term EU budget.
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
03 May
Nigel Farage riles up Tajani and Belgian Prime Minister
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily clashed with Ukip’s Nigel Farage during a debate in the assembly on the future of Europe.
Brexit: research and education must be solved now Partner Content
03 May
Brexit: research and education must be solved now
Research and education should be among the easier elements of the Brexit negotiations, argue Paul Boyle and Rolf Tarrach
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
02 May
Commission fails to impress with EU post-2020 budget proposals
The European Commission has published its proposal for the post-2020 EU budget, kicking off the political battle over the rules and priorities that will govern EU spending in the period 2021-2027.
Transatlantic industrial cooperation helps allies keep their edge, writes Chris Lombardi Partner Content
02 May
Transatlantic industrial cooperation helps allies keep their edge, writes Chris Lombardi
The last 12 months have seen swift progress in the development of European defence and security capabilities.
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
02 May
Brexit: MEPs again raise concerns over citizens' rights in letter to UK home secretary
MEPs have sent a letter to Sajid Javid raising concerns about the online application system to register the 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit.
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
02 May
Trump tariffs: EU reacts cautiously to exemption extension
The decision by US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from the European Union until 1 June has met with a lukewarm response.
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
01 May
House of Lords votes to give UK Parliament 'meaningful say' on Brexit
The UK House of Lords has given its backing to a motion that could force Prime Minister Theresa May to let the British Parliament set the terms of Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
30 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 30 April 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 April 2018
Policymakers must tackle work-related stress
30 Apr
Policymakers must tackle work-related stress
If policymakers continue to neglect mental health, this could result in a loss of productivity and added burden on medical services, warns Nessa Childers.