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
UK general election result spells uncertainty for start of Brexit talks
09 Jun
UK general election result spells uncertainty for start of Brexit talks
European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has warned that Brexit talks could be delayed after the UK's general election resulted in a hung parliament.
MEPs demand review of 21st Century Fox-Sky merger
09 Jun
MEPs demand review of 21st Century Fox-Sky merger
Four centre-left MEPs have called for a detailed review of the proposed merger between broadcasting giants 21st Century Fox and Sky.
Reconciling diverse forms of work with stability and social rights Partner Content
08 Jun
Reconciling diverse forms of work with stability and social rights
In today’s highly diversified and segmented labour market, how can we ensure that access to social protection is balanced across all types of worker, asks Denis Pennel.
Commission outlines proposals for future of EU defence
07 Jun
Commission outlines proposals for future of EU defence
The Commission has outlined possible scenarios on the future of European defence, an issue recently under the spotlight during US President Donald Trump's visit to Brussels.
Netherlands approves ratification of EU-Ukraine association agreement
07 Jun
Netherlands approves ratification of EU-Ukraine association agreement
The European Commission has welcomed Dutch approval of the ratification of the association agreement between the EU and Ukraine.
Just add digital? Partner Content
06 Jun
Just add digital?
Europe has all the ingredients for a smooth transition towards the connected age – now it needs to get the mixture right, argues Tony Graziano.
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2017
06 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 6 June 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 6 June 2017
Farage denies being person of interest in FBI investigation
02 Jun
Farage denies being person of interest in FBI investigation
British MEP Nigel Farage has dismissed a report that he is a person of interest in the FBI's investigation into possible collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Trump slammed for pulling out of Paris agreement
02 Jun
Trump slammed for pulling out of Paris agreement
US President Donald Trump has sparked furore in Europe and beyond after he announced that America will controversially withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. 
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
02 Jun
5 questions with... Indrek Tarand
Electoral law, party politics and muddling through.

 

Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
02 Jun
Copyright laws must work for the many, not the few
The Commission's proposed ancillary right for publishers might have a limited effect on big commercial websites, but could spell disaster for innovative start-ups, warns Daniel Dalton.
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
02 Jun
Copyright reform: The EU needs to embrace innovation
We need to ensure the new copyright rules are fit for purpose, says Catherine Stihler.
A cross-border healthcare network to cure childhood cancers Partner Content
01 Jun
A cross-border healthcare network to cure childhood cancers
Children with cancer deserve the best possible healthcare, wherever it may be found, writes Ruth Ladenstein.
MEPs condemn Trump's decision to pull out of Paris climate deal
01 Jun
MEPs condemn Trump's decision to pull out of Paris climate deal
MEPs have reacted with alarm and dismay to news that the US will pull out of the Paris agreement.
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy Partner Content
01 Jun
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy
Health is at the heart of Utrecht's urban development strategy, writes Victor Everhardt.
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
01 Jun
EU cities will become 'smart' if they learn from each other
Harnessing the potential of Europe's cities requires EU-wide cooperation, argues Roberto Viola.
OLAF shows off its 'excellent results' in new report
31 May
OLAF shows off its 'excellent results' in new report
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) says it stepped up its game in 2016, concentrating on large, transnational investigations, which often led to multi-million euro financial recommendations. 
Luxembourg systematically blocked EU tax evasion rules, says new report
31 May
Luxembourg systematically blocked EU tax evasion rules, says new report
A new report claims to show how the Luxembourg government has systematically blocked European laws to prevent tax evasion and obtained exemptions.
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture - but there's room for improvement
31 May
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture - but there's room for improvement
Europe is on the right path for sustainable agriculture, but it needs a more coherent framework, says Ulrike Müller.
How can EU consume and produce fairer and better?
31 May
How can EU consume and produce fairer and better?
If the EU wants to reach its sustainable development goals, it must rethink its food production model, writes Stefan Eck.
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
31 May
UN 2030 agenda is an opportunity for Europe
When passing legislation, it's important for the EU to ensure it sticks to its sustainable development commitments, writes José Inácio Faria.
Seb Dance: A nuanced response to people like Farage is pointless
31 May
Seb Dance: A nuanced response to people like Farage is pointless
Seb Dance on why he called Nigel Farage a liar, why he believes Brexit could end up as a race to the bottom and why sustainability actually matters.
Juncker defensive in Panama Papers committee hearing
30 May
Juncker defensive in Panama Papers committee hearing
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has defended the executive's efforts to combat tax evasion and also his own role as former Prime Minister and finance minister of Luxembourg.
Tobacco epidemic weighing heavily on Europe
30 May
Tobacco epidemic weighing heavily on Europe
EU countries are not doing enough to implement tobacco control policies, says Nessa Childers.