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
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.
Mental health policy: What progress are we making?
30 Apr
Mental health policy: What progress are we making?
Member states continue to give much lower priority to promoting mental wellbeing compared to physical health, writes Marian Harkin.
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
27 Apr
Steel packaging and the circular economy: How to close the loop?
EU policymakers and stakeholders recently got together in Brussels to discuss how they could better work together on closing the recycling loop for steel packaging in Europe.
Cancer care: Recognising the nursing contribution
27 Apr
Cancer care: Recognising the nursing contribution
Nurses play a central role in patients’ cancer care, and deserve better education and working conditions, writes Deirdre Clune.
Parliament calls for action on fake news
26 Apr
Parliament calls for action on fake news
However, some MEPs have warned against measures that may “restrict freedom of speech”.
The energy challenge: Why Europe’s universities hold the key Partner Content
26 Apr
The energy challenge: Why Europe’s universities hold the key
Universities are uniquely positioned to work with policymakers and industry to shape a sustainable energy future, writes Torbjørn Digernes.
Energy union: Considerable shortcomings remain on infrastructure and markets
26 Apr
Energy union: Considerable shortcomings remain on infrastructure and markets
Industry could help usher in the next generation of the energy union, and help the EU export its climate solutions globally, writes Tellervo Kylä-Harakka-Ruonala.
Clean energy is the key to change
26 Apr
Clean energy is the key to change
The clean energy package could help Europe face four other major challenges, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Reducing bottlenecks for a circular economy transition
25 Apr
Reducing bottlenecks for a circular economy transition
New waste legislation rules do not go far enough, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
5 questions with... Biljana Borzan
25 Apr
5 questions with... Biljana Borzan
Biljana Borzan (S&D, HR) is a member of Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee
Pakistan’s gender discrimination in law is a violation of GSP+
25 Apr
Pakistan’s gender discrimination in law is a violation of GSP+
Pakistan's constant gender discrimination is in direct violation of its GSP+ obligations, explains Jude-Kirton Darling, so why is the Commission turning a blind eye to the country's lack of equality?
Policymakers call for greater investment in fight against malaria
25 Apr
Policymakers call for greater investment in fight against malaria
On World Malaria Day, MEPs have called on the international community to increase their efforts to tackle this oldest of diseases.
Syria conference highlights urgent need for humanitarian aid
24 Apr
Syria conference highlights urgent need for humanitarian aid
A two-day international conference on Syria, attended by representatives of NGOs working in the war-torn country, kicked off on Tuesday in Brussels.
How the EU is leading the polio endgame
24 Apr
How the EU is leading the polio endgame
With the continued support and leadership of the European Union, the eradication polio is within our sights, writes Sajjad Karim.
MEPs urge EU countries to boycott World Cup
24 Apr
MEPs urge EU countries to boycott World Cup
EU member states are coming under increased pressure to pull their teams out of this summer’s football World Cup in Russia.
Blockchain: A catalyst for change in digital media
24 Apr
Blockchain: A catalyst for change in digital media
Blockchain has emerged as a potential solution that balances innovation with rights protection, says Emma McClarkin.
Bitcoin and blockchain: Risks and opportunities
24 Apr
Bitcoin and blockchain: Risks and opportunities
While bitcoin and blockchain may sound similar, they serve different purposes and each presents its own risks and opportunities, writes Eva Maydell.
Blockchain is pioneering and more democratic
24 Apr
Blockchain is pioneering and more democratic
Blockchain could bring huge benefits for EU citizens, but the technology requires legal certainty, writes Eva Kaili.
Antanas Guoga: Blockchain can empower lots of people to help change the world
24 Apr
Antanas Guoga: Blockchain can empower lots of people to help change the world
Antanas Guoga tells us why he is betting big on blockchain technologies.
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
23 Apr
Survey: UK citizens in favour of international trade
The British are particularly favourable towards growing international trade, according to a new survey.
eCigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco Partner Content
23 Apr
eCigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco
Electronic cigarettes are safer than smoking tobacco, writes Riccardo Polosa.
eCigarettes are part of the solution to one of Europe's most serious health problems: tobacco smoking
23 Apr
eCigarettes are part of the solution to one of Europe's most serious health problems: tobacco smoking
eCigarettes are redefining how we should think about public health policy, writes Giovanni La Via.
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
23 Apr
Commission presents new EU rules to protect whistle-blowers
The European Commission has announced new EU-wide rules to protect whistle-blowers.
Issue 474 | 23 April 2018
23 Apr
Issue 474 | 23 April 2018
Antanas Guoga interview, Blockchain, State of the Energy Union, intestinal failure, circular economy, mental health, fake news, recognising cancer nursing, polio, cohesion policy, 5 questions with Biljana Borzan and more.