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
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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
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Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
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Juncker: Bulgaria's place is in Europe
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Juncker: Bulgaria's place is in Europe
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and his Council counterpart Donald Tusk led an EU delegation to Sofia to launch the Bulgarian Council presidency on Thursday.
EU and Iranian foreign ministers meet in Brussels
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EU and Iranian foreign ministers meet in Brussels
EU foreign affairs ministers were in Brussels on Thursday for high-level meetings focused on the Iran nuclear deal.
Official launch of Bulgarian Council presidency marked by protests
11 Jan
Official launch of Bulgarian Council presidency marked by protests
The formal launch of Bulgaria’s EU Council presidency on Thursday was marked by a large-scale demonstration by thousands of protesters in the country’s capital.
Scientists call on MEPs to amend renewable energy directive
11 Jan
Scientists call on MEPs to amend renewable energy directive
MEPs are being urged to amend the present renewable energy directive to “avoid expansive harm to the world’s forests and the acceleration of climate change.”
Luxembourg overturns LuxLeaks whistleblower guilty verdict
11 Jan
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Luxembourg’s highest court has overturned the guilty verdict against LuxLeaks whistleblower Antoine Deltour.
Childhood Cancer: Benefiting from the best knowledge available in Europe Partner Content
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Commissioners travel to Sofia for official launch of Bulgarian EU Council presidency
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Commissioners travel to Sofia for official launch of Bulgarian EU Council presidency
The entire college of Commissioners will travel to Sofia on Thursday for the opening of the Bulgarian EU Council presidency.
MEPs set to vote on new rules to fight terrorist financing
10 Jan
MEPs set to vote on new rules to fight terrorist financing
New rules to better equip EU countries to freeze and confiscate criminal assets across the EU will be voted on by Parliament’s civil liberties committee later this week.
Juncker and Polish leader meet in 'friendly' atmosphere
10 Jan
Juncker and Polish leader meet in 'friendly' atmosphere
A face-to-face meeting between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has failed to find a breakthrough in the impasse between the EU and Poland.
Critics lash out at EU's decision to invite Iranian foreign minister for talks in Brussels
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The EU has been condemned for inviting the Iranian foreign minister for talks in Brussels this week.
EESC calls for EU-level cybersecurity model
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EESC calls for EU-level cybersecurity model
The European Economic Social Committee has urged the EU and member states to adopt a European-level cybersecurity model.
Bulgaria outlines four EU Council presidency priorities
09 Jan
Bulgaria outlines four EU Council presidency priorities
There will be four priorities during the time of the Bulgarian Council presidency, says the country’s EU ambassador.
Michel Barnier to meet with Brexit supporters
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Michel Barnier to meet with Brexit supporters
A delegation of Brexit figures, led by independent MEP Steven Woolfe, will travel to Brussels to meet with Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, on Wednesday ahead of the second phase of exit talks.
EU figures pay tribute to former Commissioner Peter Sutherland
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08 Jan
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British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage says the prospect of the UK leaving the EU under WTO rules has increased.
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The EU has voiced concern about the current situation in Iran and called for an end to the continuing violence in the country.
New EU novel food regulation comes into force
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New EU novel food regulation comes into force
The European Union’s new regulation on novel food has formally come into force.
Leeuwarden and Valletta become European capitals of culture
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The Dutch town of Leeuwarden and Valletta in Malta will hold the title of European capital of culture for one year from 1 January.
New EU anti-money laundering legislation comes into force
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EU Bulgarian presidency will promote policies targeting young people
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