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
Outgoing US ambassador to EU in blistering attack on Farage, robust defence of EU
13 Jan
Outgoing US ambassador to EU in blistering attack on Farage, robust defence of EU
Outgoing US ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner has launched a blistering attack on Ukip's Nigel Farage, branding his Eurosceptic message a "caricature."
EU Parliament greenlights Oettinger budgets role
13 Jan
EU Parliament greenlights Oettinger budgets role
Günther Oettinger has been given the all clear to take over budgets portfolio in the European Commission.
EU budget funding needs 'major restructuring'
12 Jan
EU budget funding needs 'major restructuring'
A top level group of experts has recommended a "major restructuring" of the way the EU budget is funded after 2020.
Refugee crisis: EU told to reshape common asylum programme
12 Jan
Refugee crisis: EU told to reshape common asylum programme
A senior UN official has criticised EU asylum policy and also warned that Europe "should prepare" for another wave of migrants from Africa and Syria.
Helga Stevens promises to be 'neutral participant' if elected EU Parliament chief
12 Jan
Helga Stevens promises to be 'neutral participant' if elected EU Parliament chief
ECR group candidate Helga Stevens insists her group is not anti-European, and says it's time to break away from the boys' club that has been running the EU.
Eleonora Forenza: EU Parliament's grand coalition is an 'orphan child'
12 Jan
Eleonora Forenza: EU Parliament's grand coalition is an 'orphan child'
Eleonora Forenza, the GUE/NGL group candidate for Parliament's presidency, has branded the grand coalition between the EPP and Socialist groups an "orphan child."
Verhofstadt admits dalliance with 5 Star movement was a mistake
11 Jan
Verhofstadt admits dalliance with 5 Star movement was a mistake
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has moved to explain the recent controversial dalliance with Beppe Grillo's Eurosceptic 5 Star Movement.
Antonio Tajani promises to represent ‘all MEPs’ if elected as EU Parliament president
11 Jan
Antonio Tajani promises to represent ‘all MEPs’ if elected as EU Parliament president
Italian MEP clear favourite in presidential race but still needs the support of other groups to be assured of victory.
Doubts raised over Gianni Pittella’s suitability for top EU parliament job
11 Jan
Doubts raised over Gianni Pittella’s suitability for top EU parliament job
MEP Heidi Hautala says despite concerns, European Parliament's Green group not ruling out strategic deal with Socialists on filling assembly's presidency post.
EU Council presidency: A proud moment for Malta
11 Jan
EU Council presidency: A proud moment for Malta
Malta's Council presidency is an opportunity to restore citizens' faith in the EU, writes Roberta Metsola.
Maltese EU Council presidency: Not business as usual
11 Jan
Maltese EU Council presidency: Not business as usual
Malta's EU Council presidency comes at the most unstable and challenging time for Europe, says Marlene Mizzi.
Brexit: France seeks to replace UK in senior Nato position
11 Jan
Brexit: France seeks to replace UK in senior Nato position
UK influence in Nato cannot be "ring fenced" from consequences of Brexit.
The people-driven sector Partner Content
10 Jan
The people-driven sector
Europe’s home appliance industry is delivering to Europe’s consumers, explains Paolo Falcioni.
Jean Lambert: Bigger groups should not take smaller groupings for granted in vote for EU Parliament chief
10 Jan
Jean Lambert: Bigger groups should not take smaller groupings for granted in vote for EU Parliament chief
British Greens deputy Jean Lambert has set out her stall to become Parliament's next President, saying she was "unimpressed" by the other declared candidates.
EU Council presidency: Malta will take a realistic approach
10 Jan
EU Council presidency: Malta will take a realistic approach
Despite its small size, Malta could have a positive impact on crucial EU dossiers, says Alfred Sant.
EU Parliament presidency: Weber blasts Pittella
10 Jan
EU Parliament presidency: Weber blasts Pittella
Parliament's EPP group leader, Manfred Weber, has condemned his Socialist counterpart Gianni Pittella over his decision to scrap the long-standing agreement to share Parliament's presidency.
ALDE-5 Star Movement deal collapses
10 Jan
ALDE-5 Star Movement deal collapses
Parliament's ALDE group has rejected 5 Star Movement's request to join forces.
Gender inequality is most evident in mental health
10 Jan
Gender inequality is most evident in mental health
The inequalities between men and women are most visible when it comes to mental health, writes Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea.
Jerzy Buzek: 2017 should be Europe’s year of Energy Union implementation
10 Jan
Jerzy Buzek: 2017 should be Europe’s year of Energy Union implementation
EU has an opportunity to ‘springboard’ the integration of energy policy across several areas, says European Parliament’s energy committee chief
EU winter package proposals a step in the right direction, says Eurogas chief Partner Content
10 Jan
EU winter package proposals a step in the right direction, says Eurogas chief
Quick and efficient climate change gains are only achievable with gas, argues Beate Raabe.
Movers and Shakers | 9 January 2017
09 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 9 January 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 9 January 2017
EU Parliament presidency hopefuls to face questioning from MEPs
09 Jan
EU Parliament presidency hopefuls to face questioning from MEPs
Five of the six MEPs vying to become the President of Parliament for the second half of its legislature will be quizzed by their colleagues this week ahead of the vote on 17 January.
Oettinger to face tense questioning from MEPs
09 Jan
Oettinger to face tense questioning from MEPs
Three parliamentary committees are set to quiz controversial European Commissioner Günther Oettinger on his new portfolio, which would see him take charge of budget and human resources.
Will 5 Star Movement to join the EU Parliament's ALDE group?
09 Jan
Will 5 Star Movement to join the EU Parliament's ALDE group?
Eurosceptic party could join pro-European liberal family, in a move that has angered and surprised many.