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
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient Partner Content
14 Jun
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient
A truly circular economy should be resource-efficient, argue Tytti Peltonen and Nella Baerents.
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: Implementation of clean energy package faces challenges
MEPs agree that the 'Clean energy for all' package is ambitious, but there are challenges ahead.
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
14 Jun
Innovation is key to addressing societal needs
The EU must encourage innovation in order to address societal needs, writes Frédérique Ries.
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
14 Jun
The legal reality of women living in Pakistan
The legal system in Pakistan gives credence to institutionalised discrimination against women, writes Barbara Matera.
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: A unique chance for Europe
It’s crunch time for climate policy, but is the EU being ambitious enough ask MEPs Benedek Jávor and Csaba Molnár.
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition Partner Content
14 Jun
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition
Renewable gas can be a strong force in Europe's energy transition, writes Beate Raabe.
5 questions with... Hilde Vautmans
14 Jun
5 questions with... Hilde Vautmans
Spaghetti, makeup and Africa.
Guarantees of origin give control and choice to electricity consumers Partner Content
14 Jun
Guarantees of origin give control and choice to electricity consumers
Guarantees of origin give control and choice to electricity consumers, writes Dirk Van Evercooren.
Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund
14 Jun
Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund
On June 12, the European Commission organised an event entitled Finance for Innovation: Towards the ETS Fund.
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
14 Jun
Sustainable Energy: Speeding up the energy transition
The US pulling out of the Paris agreement has demonstrated that the EU can, and should, take a leading role on climate issues, argues José Blanco López.
S&D MEPs cast doubt over Tory-DUP deal
13 Jun
S&D MEPs cast doubt over Tory-DUP deal
Socialist MEPs have cast further doubt about a planned deal between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in the UK.
MEPs clash over tax transparency rules
13 Jun
MEPs clash over tax transparency rules
Parliament's EPP and ALDE groups have been accused of trying to put a "spoke in the wheel" of attempts to introduce new rules on tax transparency.
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
13 Jun
Violeta Bulc: The current challenges that the transport sector faces present opportunities for women
European transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc on the new EU mobility package, gender equality in transport, and her own experience as one of Europe's few female entrepreneurs.
Parliament could spend half a billion euros rebuilding Brussels HQ
13 Jun
Parliament could spend half a billion euros rebuilding Brussels HQ
Parliament is reportedly considering spending almost half a billion euros to rebuild part of its building in the city.
EU Parliament group leaders highlight urgency of Brexit talks
13 Jun
EU Parliament group leaders highlight urgency of Brexit talks
Three of Parliament's group leaders have stressed the need for the Brexit talks to start as soon as possible, regardless of the UK electoral result.
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions Partner Content
13 Jun
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions
Renewables are crucial to reducing CO2 emissions, writes Gert De Block.
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
13 Jun
Sustainable Energy: The clean energy transition can showcase the EU at its best
This year's EU Sustainable Energy Week comes at a particularly interesting time, writes Dominique Ristori.
Does the UK election result mean a soft Brexit is back on the cards?
13 Jun
Does the UK election result mean a soft Brexit is back on the cards?
Former Liberal MEP Andrew Duff has said the UK election result has increased the prospects of a soft Brexit.
Theresa May slammed for DUP alliance
13 Jun
Theresa May slammed for DUP alliance
MEPs say UK Prime Minister Theresa May has "come unstuck" after calling a snap election which has resulted in a hung parliament.
Movers and Shakers | 12 June 2017
12 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 12 June 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
 
Issue 457 | 12 June 2017
12 Jun
Issue 457 | 12 June 2017
Violeta Bulc interview, EU Sustainable Energy Week, Cleaner Cars, Performers' Rights, Antimicrobial Resistance, e-Privacy, Low-Risk Pesticides 5 questions with Hilde Vautmans and more.
EU leaders react to UK general election result
09 Jun
EU leaders react to UK general election result
Senior EU figures have reacted to the outcome of the UK general election, which has resulted in a hung parliament.
UK planning ‘generous’ EU citizens’ rights deal
09 Jun
UK planning ‘generous’ EU citizens’ rights deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reportedly instructed British civil servants to begin preparing an opening negotiating offer on EU citizens’ rights.
EDD2017: EU leaders sign Consensus on European development
09 Jun
EDD2017: EU leaders sign Consensus on European development
Leaders from the main EU institutions have committed to work more closely together on development cooperation.