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
Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement hails EU as a force for good
24 Jan
Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement hails EU as a force for good
Beppe Grillo's Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement says it supports the single currency and has hailed the EU a "force for good", according to leaked papers seen by this website.
Brexit: Court rules UK Parliament must greenlight article 50
24 Jan
Brexit: Court rules UK Parliament must greenlight article 50
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the British government cannot trigger article 50 without parliamentary approval.
Innovation at the heart of food waste prevention
24 Jan
Innovation at the heart of food waste prevention
Food is one of our most precious resources, therefore it is time we found innovative ways to prevent wasting it, writes Ulrike Müller.
Circular economy: Turning a problem into an opportunity
24 Jan
Circular economy: Turning a problem into an opportunity
The circular economy is a chance to save our planet, but for the transition to happen we need a clear policy framework, writes Simona Bonafè.
Issue 447 | 23 January 2017
23 Jan
Issue 447 | 23 January 2017
EU Space Strategy, Astronaut Tim Peake interview, New EP President, Brexit, Waste Management and the Circular Economy, Alcohol Strategy, EU-MERCOSUR Youth Entrepreneurship, Helicopters and the EU aviation strategy,  5 questions with Seb Dance and more...
Europe lagging behind in exploiting potential of its helicopter sector Partner Content
23 Jan
Europe lagging behind in exploiting potential of its helicopter sector
Europe is lagging behind in exploiting the potential of its helicopter sector, argues Jaime Arqué.
EU helicopter exercise reflects cooperation push
23 Jan
EU helicopter exercise reflects cooperation push
Helicopters seen as a crucial asset and 'key-enabler' in dealing with military and humanitarian crises.
War of words breaks out between EU Parliament’s Socialist and Liberal groups
23 Jan
War of words breaks out between EU Parliament’s Socialist and Liberal groups
Gianni Pittella’s ‘honest offer’ letter was never a serious proposal say ALDE group.
ECA report: EU can and should do better to combat food waste
23 Jan
ECA report: EU can and should do better to combat food waste
The EU's spending watchdog says the EU "can, and should, do better" to combat food waste more effectively.
Verhofstadt: Donald Trump poses profound threat to EU
23 Jan
Verhofstadt: Donald Trump poses profound threat to EU
US President Donald Trump poses a "profound threat" to the EU and Europe, according to ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt.
Movers and Shakers | 23 January 2017
23 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 23 January 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 January 2017
Life Cycle Thinking is the key to unlocking the Circular Economy Partner Content
20 Jan
Life Cycle Thinking is the key to unlocking the Circular Economy
The great advantage of Life Cycle Analysis is its ability to discover areas of weakness and improve upon them, explains Henri Colens.
Maltese Presidency presents its priorities
20 Jan
Maltese Presidency presents its priorities
On January 18, Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, presented the priorities of the Maltese Presidency to the European Parliament Plenary .
Boris Johnson under fire for comments to François Hollande
19 Jan
Boris Johnson under fire for comments to François Hollande
UK foreign minister Boris Johnson has come under fire after he warned French President François Hollande not to hit the UK with World War Two-style "punishment beatings" for leaving the EU.
Maltese Prime Minister warns EU to prepare for another refugee crisis
18 Jan
Maltese Prime Minister warns EU to prepare for another refugee crisis
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has warned Europe to prepare for another migration crisis.
Juncker welcomes Theresa May’s Brexit clarification, but warns UK can expect ‘difficult' negotiations
18 Jan
Juncker welcomes Theresa May’s Brexit clarification, but warns UK can expect ‘difficult' negotiations
But EU chief insists Brussels not in a 'hostile mood' towards the UK over its planned exit.
Theresa May fails to impress with landmark Brexit speech
18 Jan
Theresa May fails to impress with landmark Brexit speech
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of failing to provide clarity in her showcase speech outlining her government's Brexit plans.
Antonio Tajani becomes new European Parliament president
18 Jan
Antonio Tajani becomes new European Parliament president
Veteran Italian MEP wins five-horse race to become EU assembly’s new president.
Verhofstadt and Weber defend alliance
17 Jan
Verhofstadt and Weber defend alliance
Parliament's ALDE and EPP groups have defended their shock decision to join forces.
Election of EU Parliament chief kicks off, Tajani emerges as clear favourite
17 Jan
Election of EU Parliament chief kicks off, Tajani emerges as clear favourite
ALDE group Chair Guy Verhofstadt has dropped a bombshell by announcing on Tuesday that he had withdrawn his candidacy to become Parliament's next President.
US ambassador to EU: World 'has lost sense of outrage'
16 Jan
US ambassador to EU: World 'has lost sense of outrage'
Anthony Gardner, the outgoing US ambassador to the EU, says it is "absolute folly" for America to act as a "cheerleader" for Brexit.
Brexit: MEPs reject UK's 'divide and conquer tactics'
16 Jan
Brexit: MEPs reject UK's 'divide and conquer tactics'
British and German Green politicians have joined forced to condemn threats by UK foreign minister Philip Hammond about "retaliation" if Britain is denied access to the single market.
Andrew Duff: Verhofstadt using EU Parliament presidency bid as gateway to Commission top job
16 Jan
Andrew Duff: Verhofstadt using EU Parliament presidency bid as gateway to Commission top job
Former Liberal MEP Andrew Duff says ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt is using his bid for Parliament's presidency merely as a springboard to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as head of the Commission.
Movers and Shakers | 16 January 2017
16 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 16 January 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 16 January 2017