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
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
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
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 Commission praises member states' economic recovery
22 Feb
EU Commission praises member states' economic recovery
The European Commission says that latest data shows that its economic policies are bearing fruit.
MEPs present radical new eurozone plans
22 Feb
MEPs present radical new eurozone plans
Parliament President Antonio Tajani supports radical plans tabled by two MEPs which are designed to beef up the ailing eurozone.
Panama Papers: MEPs disappointed by Malta fact-finding mission
22 Feb
Panama Papers: MEPs disappointed by Malta fact-finding mission
Parliament's committee of inquiry into money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion has concluded its fact-finding mission to Malta.
5 questions with... Sirpa Pietikäinen
22 Feb
5 questions with... Sirpa Pietikäinen
"Think. At least try to."
The EU cannot let big pharma call the shots on research
22 Feb
The EU cannot let big pharma call the shots on research
Governments spend considerable money on medical research, and as such should have more of a say in it, instead of letting industry drive up prices, argues Margrete Auken.
Combating illicit trade a key pillar of Belgium’s anti-radicalisation strategy says deputy prime minister Jan Jambon
21 Feb
Combating illicit trade a key pillar of Belgium’s anti-radicalisation strategy says deputy prime minister Jan Jambon
European governments yet to grasp scale and nature of so called underground economy, conference warned.
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
21 Feb
Brexit: EU Parliament to investigate residency issues for EU nationals in UK
A cross-party group has been set up in the European Parliament to investigate complaints about residency issues facing EU nationals in the UK who say they currently find themselves living in limbo.
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
21 Feb
EU must ensure medicines research responds to patients' needs
It's time to review the relationship between the public and private sectors in the development of new drugs, writes Soledad Cabezón Ruiz.
Victor Negrescu: Critics have forgotten what it's like to live outside EU
21 Feb
Victor Negrescu: Critics have forgotten what it's like to live outside EU
Victor Negrescu on relating to Europe's millennials, why EU membership was a dream come true for Romania and why he believes a 'two-speed Europe' is a stupid idea.
Issue 449 | 20 February 2017
21 Feb
Issue 449 | 20 February 2017
Victor Negrescu interview, Sustainable Mobility, Rare Diseases & Access to Medicine, Brexit, EU-US, Plastic Waste & Marine Litter, Youth Unemployment,  5 questions with Sirpa Pietikäinen and more...
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
21 Feb
Rare disease research likely to lose out from Brexit
EU cooperation has been hugely important in advancing research into rare diseases, but Brexit could put an end to this, warns Glenis Willmott.
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
20 Feb
Panama Papers: MEPs travel to Malta
Parliament's committee of inquiry into the Panama Papers scandal has this week sent an MEP delegation to Malta.
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
20 Feb
Eurogroup to discuss further debt relief for Greece
The Greek debt negotiations are expected to dominate Monday's meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels.
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
20 Feb
Mike Pence: US committed to defence and security cooperation with EU
US Vice President Mike Pence has said America will continue to "show strong commitment" to cooperating with the EU over Europe's defence and security.
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
20 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 20 February 2017
 Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
20 Feb
Youth unemployment puts Europe's future at risk
EU policymakers must strengthen social rights instead of just focusing on economic freedoms, writes Thomas Händel.
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
20 Feb
The importance of vocational training in tackling youth unemployment
As the EU struggles to come to grips with crippling unemployment rates among its youth, perhaps vocational training could be the answer, argues Brando Benifei.
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
17 Feb
Scotland seeks a life raft in Brexit's stormy seas
The unwillingness of the UK government to compromise on Brexit may leave Scotland with no choice but to seek independence, writes Stephen Gethins.
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
17 Feb
The EU must not let the US sideline its institutions or their values
In reworking its relations with the US, the EU must not let Washington sideline Brussels' institutions or their values, writes Anthony Gardner.
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
17 Feb
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
On February 16, the European Parliament’s Plenary Session adopted the JURI report on civil rules on robotics.
Justin Trudeau: CETA could be blueprint for all future trade deals
16 Feb
Justin Trudeau: CETA could be blueprint for all future trade deals
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned of the possible consequences if the newly-signed CETA fails to deliver on its promises.
MEPs launch withering attack on Donald Trump's reported pick as EU ambassador
16 Feb
MEPs launch withering attack on Donald Trump's reported pick as EU ambassador
Controversial economist Ted Malloch is unfit for the job, warns senior MEP Jo Leinen.
EU Parliament backs controversial CETA trade deal
15 Feb
EU Parliament backs controversial CETA trade deal
EU-Canada trade pact sets standard for future trade agreements, says rapporteur Artis Pabriks.
EU Parliament’s new centrist pact working well, say Weber and Verhofstadt
15 Feb
EU Parliament’s new centrist pact working well, say Weber and Verhofstadt
New arrangement sends strong signal that pro-European forces are willing to work together, say pair.