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
Circular economy remains a dream to come true
15 Mar
Circular economy remains a dream to come true
The circular economy package has the potential to yield incredible results for Europe’s economy and resource efficiency, but member states are using loopholes to avoid implementing key measures, says Benedek Jávor.
EU Parliament approves new Brexit resolution, EMA Amsterdam relocation
15 Mar
EU Parliament approves new Brexit resolution, EMA Amsterdam relocation
MEPs have voted to endorse a resolution laying out a possible association framework for future EU-UK relations post-Brexit.
14 Mar
Keep calm and let Africa take the lead
The EU–Africa Dialogue: Supporting communities in wildlife conservation.
MEPs blast Trump amid ongoing steel tariffs row
14 Mar
MEPs blast Trump amid ongoing steel tariffs row
MEPs have warned of a looming trade war amid criticism of US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose heavy tariffs on trade in steel and aluminium.
Moscovici unveils plans for tax crackdown on digital companies
14 Mar
Moscovici unveils plans for tax crackdown on digital companies
European economic affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici has outlined upcoming plans for a tax crackdown on digital companies, admitting that the current system is not fit for purpose.
MEPs call on UK to provide clarity ahead of Brexit vote
13 Mar
MEPs call on UK to provide clarity ahead of Brexit vote
MEPs on Tuesday debated guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations, which takes the form of a 19-page resolution which members are expected to back in a vote later this week.
Selmayrgate: Commission on the defensive as MEPs demand answers
13 Mar
Selmayrgate: Commission on the defensive as MEPs demand answers
On Monday night at the start of the Strasbourg plenary, MEPs quizzed European budget and human resources Commissioner Günther Oettinger on the Commission’s appointment policy. 
Society must accept mental illness as the equal to physical disease
13 Mar
Society must accept mental illness as the equal to physical disease
Mental health should be considered on a par with physical health and this should be reflected in the way our healthcare systems deal with mental disease, writes Tomáš Zdechovský.
MEPs threaten to postpone approval of Commission budget amid Selmayr row
12 Mar
MEPs threaten to postpone approval of Commission budget amid Selmayr row
MEPs say that the case of Martin Selmayr, whose promotion to head the Commission’s civil service has sparked fury, shows that “promotion of  EU posts must go to the best not to the best connected.”
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2018
12 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 12 March 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 12 March 2018
Cecilia Malmström in ‘frank discussion’ with US on trade dispute
12 Mar
Cecilia Malmström in ‘frank discussion’ with US on trade dispute
European trade Commissioner voices fresh concerns over US tariffs on steel and aluminium.
EU and US on verge of trade war over Trump duties on steel and aluminium
12 Mar
EU and US on verge of trade war over Trump duties on steel and aluminium
New tariffs will hurt US as well as EU say policy experts.
MEPs urge thorough investigation of Slovak journalist's murder ahead of plenary debate
12 Mar
MEPs urge thorough investigation of Slovak journalist's murder ahead of plenary debate
MEPs will this week hold a formal debate in Parliament on the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his partner Martina Kušnírová.
The digital single market: What happened?
12 Mar
The digital single market: What happened?
In trying to fulfil its digital single market aspiration, the Commission may have made things worse for online entrepreneurs and consumers alike, writes Daniel Dalton.
GMOinfo.EU brings you factual information on GMOs in your language
09 Mar
GMOinfo.EU brings you factual information on GMOs in your language
EuropaBio, together with partners in 11 countries, is launching the GMOinfo.eu website, which includes important information about GMOs in 10 different languages.
EU braces for trade war as US announces steel tariffs
09 Mar
EU braces for trade war as US announces steel tariffs
US President Donald Trump has sparked fury after he unveiled controversial plans to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium, with provisional exceptions for Canada and Mexico.
EU policymakers mark International Women's Day
08 Mar
EU policymakers mark International Women's Day
Greens/EFA group MEP Terry Reintke has submitted a petition to Parliament President Antonio Tajani calling for a zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment in the institution.
Uncertainty over post-Brexit citizens’ rights must end, say Verhofstadt and Tajani
08 Mar
Uncertainty over post-Brexit citizens’ rights must end, say Verhofstadt and Tajani
Defending rights of EU nationals in UK and British citizens in EU, should be Brexit priority for MEPs, says Parliament President.
Bye, bye CECED, Hello APPLiA
08 Mar
Bye, bye CECED, Hello APPLiA
APPLiA is the new name of the Brussels-based association representing the home appliance manufacturers in Europe. 
5 questions with... Terry Reintke
08 Mar
5 questions with... Terry Reintke
Terry Reintke (Greens/EFA, DE) is a member of Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee.
Is the EU institutionally racist?
08 Mar
Is the EU institutionally racist?
MEPs believe the Commission is failing to recognise its problem with recruiting and promoting non-white staff.
Brexit: EU Parliament to call for association agreement with UK
08 Mar
Brexit: EU Parliament to call for association agreement with UK
Parliament will next week be asked to back a draft resolution calling for an association agreement with the UK after it exits the EU.
Malmström ticked all boxes, says European Aluminium
08 Mar
Malmström ticked all boxes, says European Aluminium
European Aluminium applauds EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström’s statements concerning the potential US tariffs against all aluminium products from Europe. The association representing the entire aluminium value chain with more than 600 plants all across Europe encourages the executive body to take the necessary actions to fight for European jobs by applying WTO-compatible tools.
On the importance of introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements
08 Mar
On the importance of introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements
Both the EU and its partners would benefit greatly from introducing a gender dimension to trade agreements, says Barbara Matera.