German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Verhofstadt: No special treatment for UK on Brexit
30 Jan
Verhofstadt: No special treatment for UK on Brexit
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has ruled out Britain receiving any special treatment regarding the terms for exit from the EU.
The SIOPE Society Day: Children First
30 Jan
The SIOPE Society Day: Children First
First-of-its-kind, the SIOPE Society Day (27th January 2017, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) presented the latest innovations and ideas on how to address the issues encountered by childhood cancer patients and survivors, as well the role of the SIOPE Strategic Plan in the EU Agenda.
EU pursuing wrong targets in Mercosur trade talks
30 Jan
EU pursuing wrong targets in Mercosur trade talks
The current mandate for trade negotiations between the EU and Mercosur is outdated, writes Helmut Sholz.
EU-Mercosur: Renewed trade momentum in Argentina
30 Jan
EU-Mercosur: Renewed trade momentum in Argentina
Policymakers must not let populists ruin their chances of concluding trade agreements, writes Santiago Fisas Ayxelà.
EPP and ALDE groups seek inter-institutional platform to reflect on future of EU
27 Jan
EPP and ALDE groups seek inter-institutional platform to reflect on future of EU
The EU has been urged to set up a convention to reflect on the future of Europe.
IMCO discusses geo-blocking
27 Jan
IMCO discusses geo-blocking
On January 25, the IMCO Committee discussed the draft report by Roza Grafin van Thun und Hohenstein (EPP, PL) on geo-blocking.
EU's Galileo gets to work
27 Jan
EU's Galileo gets to work
The gradual deployment of Galileo will bring many benefits to citizens and businesses alike, writes Carlo des Dorides.
EU space strategy: What next?
27 Jan
EU space strategy: What next?
The EU now has a space strategy, but what matters now is turning ambition into outcomes, says Monika Hohlmeier.
EU space strategy will bring benefits to all
26 Jan
EU space strategy will bring benefits to all
The EU must ensure it continues to implement its space strategy, so that all citizens can one day benefit, writes Maroš Šefcovic.
EU ombudsman launches investigation into ECB
26 Jan
EU ombudsman launches investigation into ECB
The European ombudsman has launched an investigation into possible links between European Central Bank (ECB) and the G30 that consists of economists, central bankers and many senior representatives of the world's biggest financial corporations.
EUMETSAT programmes will ensure EU remains leader in satellite meteorology Partner Content
26 Jan
EUMETSAT programmes will ensure EU remains leader in satellite meteorology
EUMETSAT's atmosphere, ocean and climate monitoring is at Europe's service, explains Alain Ratier.
EU space strategy: ESA ready to deliver
26 Jan
EU space strategy: ESA ready to deliver
The EU can confidently rely on the ESA in implementing its space programmes and activities, writes Johann- Dietrich Worner.
Close the loop without knots
25 Jan
Close the loop without knots
CECED reacts to Parliament's environment committee vote on the waste directive.
EU Parliament's trade committee approves CETA
25 Jan
EU Parliament's trade committee approves CETA
The decision by Parliament's international trade committee to endorse a controversial EU-Canada trade and investment deal has met with a mixed response.
Nick Clegg: Brexit will be chaotic
25 Jan
Nick Clegg: Brexit will be chaotic
Former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has predicted Britain is headed for a "disorderly and chaotic" exit from the EU.
5 questions with... Seb Dance
25 Jan
5 questions with... Seb Dance
Travel, wild nights out and North Korea.
Will Martin Schulz be Germany's next Chancellor? MEPs react
25 Jan
Will Martin Schulz be Germany's next Chancellor? MEPs react
MEPs have given a mixed reaction to the news that former Parliament President Martin Schulz wants to be the next German Chancellor.
Tim Peake: UK must be very careful Brexit does not negatively affect science
25 Jan
Tim Peake: UK must be very careful Brexit does not negatively affect science
Astronaut Tim Peake talks about his time on the International Space Station, inspiring the younger generation and why he hopes Brexit will not impact on Europe's scientific research.
EU is one step closer to the circular economy
25 Jan
EU is one step closer to the circular economy
We owe it to our citizens to come up with ambitious and strong waste management legislation, says Piernicola Pedicini.
More Brexit-style departures to come, says man tipped to be next US ambassador to EU
24 Jan
More Brexit-style departures to come, says man tipped to be next US ambassador to EU
Meanwhile former EU ambassador says 'no exceptions' rule for displaced diplomats raises concerns.
EU Commission presents new policies on data economy and privacy
24 Jan
EU Commission presents new policies on data economy and privacy
However, senior MEPs and industry believe proposals do not go far enough.
MEPs surprised at 5 Star Movement's support for single currency
24 Jan
MEPs surprised at 5 Star Movement's support for single currency
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer has hit out at Beppe Grillo's Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement for saying it supports the single currency and describing the EU as a "force for good."
MEP denies claiming charity donation on expenses
24 Jan
MEP denies claiming charity donation on expenses
UK Liberal MEP Catherine Bearder has angrily hit back over allegations that she claimed a charity donation on her parliamentary expenses.
Nick Clegg: EU must fight back against axis of aggressive nationalism
24 Jan
Nick Clegg: EU must fight back against axis of aggressive nationalism
Former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the EU to launch a fightback against an "axis of aggressive nationalism."