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
EU policies need more gender equality
08 Mar
EU policies need more gender equality
EU policymaking must go further on gender equality, writes Claudia Țapardel.
EU membership matters for gender equality
08 Mar
EU membership matters for gender equality
The EU has long been a truly progressive institution in terms of women’s rights and the fight for greater gender equality, says Mary Honeyball.
Equality is an economic and social imperative
08 Mar
Equality is an economic and social imperative
It is the end of an era for all-male panels thanks to a great initiative called The Brussels Binder, writes Madi Sharma.
Donald Tusk outlines possible areas of EU-UK cooperation post-Brexit
07 Mar
Donald Tusk outlines possible areas of EU-UK cooperation post-Brexit
European Council President Donald Tusk has insisted the EU “does not want to build a wall”, but Brexit means “we will be drifting apart”.
UK would seek to remain part of European Medicines Agency under socialist government
07 Mar
UK would seek to remain part of European Medicines Agency under socialist government
British shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth warns Brussels audience that pledge to stay in the EMA part of UK Labour’s ‘consistent approach’ to Brexit.
MEPs outline plans for delegation visit to Slovakia
07 Mar
MEPs outline plans for delegation visit to Slovakia
More details have emerged about Parliament's delegation to Slovakia to investigate the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his partner.
Parliament to vote on new Brexit resolution next week
07 Mar
Parliament to vote on new Brexit resolution next week
Parliament’s political group leaders are set to endorse a draft resolution on future EU-UK relations.
MEPs intensify scrutiny on Martin Selmayr appointment
07 Mar
MEPs intensify scrutiny on Martin Selmayr appointment
New European Commission secretary general comes under fresh attack from MEPs.
MFF post-2020: Why the EU should cut back on CAP
06 Mar
MFF post-2020: Why the EU should cut back on CAP
Cutting back on agricultural subsidies would help plug the Brexit-shaped hole in the EU budget and allow for more funding to solve the migration and euro crises, argues Bernd Kölmel.
MFF post-2020 is a unique opportunity for EU reform
06 Mar
MFF post-2020 is a unique opportunity for EU reform
The new MFF is a unique opportunity for the EU to reform its budget and make it more effective, writes Petr Zahradník.
MFF post-2020 negotiations should be used to put an end to 'business as usual'
06 Mar
MFF post-2020 negotiations should be used to put an end to 'business as usual'
Europe must give itself the means to succeed and make room for more budgetary flexibility, says Jean Arthuis.
Rare disease research: Why EU countries must pool their resources
06 Mar
Rare disease research: Why EU countries must pool their resources
Research has increased over the last two decades, but, there is a lack of research to cover every one of over 6000 identified rare diseases, writes Yann Le Cam.
Siegfried Mureşan: The more united the Parliament, the greater the role it will play in the MFF negotiations
06 Mar
Siegfried Mureşan: The more united the Parliament, the greater the role it will play in the MFF negotiations
As the EU takes on further competences, including tackling the migration crisis and involving itself in security and defence, it is also facing the financial challenge of Brexit. Siegfried Mureşan outlines the possible challenges in the negotiations for the next MFF post-2020.
Italian election results in hung parliament
05 Mar
Italian election results in hung parliament
Italy is predicted to face a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament in national elections at the weekend.
Alignment on animal health rules essential post-Brexit Partner Content
05 Mar
Alignment on animal health rules essential post-Brexit
Brussels, 5 March 2018; Following the publication of the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, and the recent UK Prime Minister’s Mansion House address, AnimalhealthEurope is pleased to see the importance of animal health given a prime focus in discussions.
Movers and Shakers | 5 March 2018
05 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 5 March 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 5 March 2018
MEPs set to travel to Slovakia to investigate murder of journalist
05 Mar
MEPs set to travel to Slovakia to investigate murder of journalist
A European Parliament delegation is due to head to Slovakia later this week for a fact-finding mission to investigate the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak.
EU finally seems ready to respond to the urgency of the plastics issue
05 Mar
EU finally seems ready to respond to the urgency of the plastics issue
It has taken a long time for plastic waste to be tackled at EU level, but things are finally moving in the right direction, writes Julie Girling.
The circular economy offers a viable solution to the problem of plastic marine litter
05 Mar
The circular economy offers a viable solution to the problem of plastic marine litter
The plastics strategy will help fight marine litter - all that’s needed now is concrete action, says Alain Cadec.
Europe can’t afford to ignore Novo Banco Partner Content
05 Mar
Europe can’t afford to ignore Novo Banco
Portugal’s central bank must correct its mistaken bail-in, if it wants to rebuild trust with the international investment community.
Rare disease research: Now is the time to act together
05 Mar
Rare disease research: Now is the time to act together
Breakthrough discoveries, increased awareness and stakeholder collaboration will transform the lives of people living with rare diseases, writes Kim Stratton.
Tony Blair: We must find ways of averting Brexit
02 Mar
Tony Blair: We must find ways of averting Brexit
Brexit: Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that Remainers may only have “months or weeks” to win over their case.
Will EU Parliament chief be Italy's next Prime Minister?
02 Mar
Will EU Parliament chief be Italy's next Prime Minister?
Parliament could be set to lose another president, after the current incumbent Antonio Tajani accepted Berlusconi’s invitation to be Forza Italia’s prime ministerial candidate.
Andriukaitis: No one knows what will happen to EU-UK health cooperation after Brexit
02 Mar
Andriukaitis: No one knows what will happen to EU-UK health cooperation after Brexit
European health and food safety Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis has warned that Brexit is currently causing uncertainty in the public health sector.