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 must do better at enforcing arms exports rules
27 Jun
EU must do better at enforcing arms exports rules
For the common position to work, member states must apply the criteria fully and coherently, writes Bodil Valero.
What will happen to UK agriculture post-Brexit?
27 Jun
What will happen to UK agriculture post-Brexit?
No one knows what a post-Brexit UK agricultural policy will look like, explains James Nicholson.
Is now the time for urgent action on the misuse of antibiotics?
26 Jun
Is now the time for urgent action on the misuse of antibiotics?
Total antimicrobial resistance is knocking on Europe's door. Is it time now for urgent and decisive action on the misuse of antibiotics?
Occupational Skin Cancer: Outdoor Workers’ number one enemy
26 Jun
Occupational Skin Cancer: Outdoor Workers’ number one enemy
Outdoor workers are at least twice as likely to contract skin cancer from exposure to the sun than indoor workers. Brian Johnson finds out why
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on security, climate change - not Brexit
26 Jun
Estonian EU Council presidency to focus on security, climate change - not Brexit
The incoming Estonian EU Council presidency will not become fixated on Brexit, according to the country's EU ambassador.
Concluding EU-Japan trade talks must be top priority
26 Jun
Concluding EU-Japan trade talks must be top priority
Concluding the EU-Japan trade agreement would benefit both sides, explains Pedro Silva Pereira.
Movers and Shakers | 26 June 2017
26 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 26 June 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 26 June 2017
Access to brain disorder treatment worsening in EU
26 Jun
Access to brain disorder treatment worsening in EU
The EU spends just over €3 a year per patient on research into brain disorders, while levels of access to treatment in many member states are worsening, a medical conference organised by the European Brain Council (EBC) heard.
Next generation internet summit: A digital future with high hopes
26 Jun
Next generation internet summit: A digital future with high hopes
Frans Timmermans' vision of the future is technology-driven, but people-centred.
Moedas pays tribute to EU-Israel science cooperation
23 Jun
Moedas pays tribute to EU-Israel science cooperation
European research, science and innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas has paid tribute to the relationships between the EU and Israel in the field of science and technology.
Campaigners unimpressed with Theresa May's proposals
23 Jun
Campaigners unimpressed with Theresa May's proposals
Campaigners fighting for the legal rights of citizens after the UK exits the EU have given a mixed response to news that Britain is ready to allow about three million EU citizens living in the UK to stay after Brexit.
Mariya Gabriel promises to complete digital single market if confirmed as EU commissioner
23 Jun
Mariya Gabriel promises to complete digital single market if confirmed as EU commissioner
MEPs quiz former Bulgarian member over suitability for top EU digital post.
EU leaders consider Theresa May's citizens' rights offer
23 Jun
EU leaders consider Theresa May's citizens' rights offer
EU leaders on Friday were digesting an offer from UK Prime Minister Theresa May that would allow about three million EU citizens living in the UK to stay after Brexit.
Emily O'Reilly: Lack of transparency damaging EU
23 Jun
Emily O'Reilly: Lack of transparency damaging EU
European ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has called on the Council to further increase the transparency of law-making.
The Brexit talks have begun - what now?
23 Jun
The Brexit talks have begun - what now?
The Brexit talks are underway, but Teams Barnier and Davis have a long and complicated road ahead of them.
Issue 458 | 26 June 2017
23 Jun
Issue 458 | 26 June 2017
Brexit talks begin, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Future-Proofing Workers Rights, Skin Cancer, Antimicrobial Resistance, EU-Japan Trade, Future Internet, Arms Export Control, 5 questions with Fulvio Martusciello and more.
Smart appliances come to EU Sustainable Energy Week (#SmartAtHome)
23 Jun
Smart appliances come to EU Sustainable Energy Week (#SmartAtHome)
CECED/EEBUS/Energy@home Press Release
Smart at Home Partner Content
22 Jun
Smart at Home
Smart appliances will bring huge benefits to European consumers, writes Paolo Falcioni.
Theresa May set to unveil new offer on the rights of EU citizens living in Britain
22 Jun
Theresa May set to unveil new offer on the rights of EU citizens living in Britain
Meanwhile, MEPs hear evidence from British expats about ‘cloud of uncertainty’ hanging over millions of UK citizens.
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding women engineers
22 Jun
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding women engineers
The attention gained by International Women in Engineering Day is helping get the message out that engineering, mechanical and technical jobs are for girls too, explains Anthea McIntyre.
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
21 Jun
It's time to step up efforts to promote electric cars
Electric mobility has never been more accessible, but this requires much more action on the part of national, regional and local authorities, writes Lucy Anderson.
UK unprepared for Brexit talks, expert tells MEPs
21 Jun
UK unprepared for Brexit talks, expert tells MEPs
A top legal expert has told Parliament there is little evidence that the UK government is prepared for the massive legal complexities of Brexit.
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
21 Jun
Decarbonising transport: EU going in right direction
The Commission has put forward a number of proposals to decarbonise transport in Europe - now member states need a common framework, writes Henna Virkkunen.
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
21 Jun
Clean transport: We need to do more and better
Electric cars are an essential part of cleaning up our air, writes Karima Delli.