NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit

With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how quickly to pledge further defence budget hikes.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
16 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: Why the EU needs new child protection laws
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
10 Jun Member States
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
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."
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.