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
Terry Reintke on #MeToo: If we don't keep up the pressure, nothing will change
07 Nov
Terry Reintke on #MeToo: If we don't keep up the pressure, nothing will change
Terry Reintke talks ensuring #MeToo is more than mere words, why men need to be part of the conversation and why Parliament’s power dynamics need to change.
Paradise Papers: MEPs call for permanent committee of inquiry into tax dodging
07 Nov
Paradise Papers: MEPs call for permanent committee of inquiry into tax dodging
MEPs from across the political divide have called on member states to take more action to fight tax evasion following the Paradise Papers revelations.
EU is playing its part to protect our oceans
07 Nov
EU is playing its part to protect our oceans
With €7bn in pledges, the EU is on course to deliver as a global ocean leader, writes Karmenu Vella.
EU must work to enable blockchain technology
07 Nov
EU must work to enable blockchain technology
MEPs warn the Commission against overregulation and instead to focus on ‘enablement’ of the new technology.
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
06 Nov
Issue 464 | 6 November 2017
Terry Reintke interview, Sexual Harassment and equality, COP23 Climate change talks, Rethinking Recycling: Circular Economy,  COPD Awareness Day, Electrification of Transport, Commissioner Karmenu Vella and the 'Our Ocean' Conference, Antibiotic Awareness Day, 5 questions with Cecilia Malmström and more...
Northern Ireland rep in Brussels for EU Commission meetings
06 Nov
Northern Ireland rep in Brussels for EU Commission meetings
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, was meeting Michel Barnier on Monday to discuss the Irish border issue in the stalled Brexit talks.
How the animal health industry takes action on One Health Partner Content
06 Nov
How the animal health industry takes action on One Health
One Health, is more than just a buzzword, argues AnimalhealthEurope’s Roxane Feller
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
06 Nov
Could protein crops save EU agriculture?
Protein crops are the solution Europe needs to ensure its agriculture is healthy and sustainable, says György Hölvényi.
Movers and Shakers | 6 November 2017
06 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 6 November 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 6 November 2017
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
06 Nov
COP23: Despite US withdrawal, Paris agreement is alive and well
Now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris agreement, it’s up to the EU to step up and be the climate leader the world needs, writes Gilles Pargneaux.
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
06 Nov
COP23: It's time for Europe to lead by example
COP23 is more than just an opportunity for the EU to show climate leadership, says Adina-Ioana Vălean.
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
03 Nov
Paris and Frankfurt battle it out to host European Banking Authority
Cities bidding to host the European Banking Authority are intensifying their lobbying campaign ahead of a decision by the EU later this month.
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy Partner Content
03 Nov
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy
We must choose resource efficiency for a truly circular economy, writes Brigitte Dero.
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
03 Nov
EU must rethink its waste management strategy
Europe must rethink its waste management strategy and ensure we make the most out of all materials, writes Sirpa Pietikäinen.
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
03 Nov
Waste should be an opportunity, not a problem
In order for the circular economy to be successful, waste legislation must be fully implemented across the EU, writes Daniel Calleja Crespo.
EU must end stroke care lottery
02 Nov
EU must end stroke care lottery
Stroke is a major, pan-European, public health concern, but solutions exist to ensure equal access across Europe to quality healthcare and innovative stroke treatments, writes Aldo Patriciello. 
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
31 Oct
Ousted Catalan President flees to Brussels to ‘explain’ Catalan problem to EU leaders
Carles Puigdemont vows to continue independence fight and contest 21 December snap elections called by Madrid.
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
31 Oct
Entrepreneurs: A major challenge for Europe
The disparities between EU member states are such that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, writes Helena de Felipe Lethonen.
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
31 Oct
Should policymakers single out SMEs?
The Commission’s new industrial policy strategy is right to consider SMEs as a core part of EU industry, says Othmar Karas.
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
30 Oct
How should the EU deal with packaging waste?
The Commission’s circular economy strategy should promote incentives to minimise the use of packaging, particularly plastic, say MEPs.
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
30 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 30 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 30 October 2017
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
30 Oct
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
27 Oct
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
The Greens in Parliament have called for calm heads after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asked senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia.