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
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
21 Nov
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned Russia may try to influence German and French elections next year through cyber attacks and a disinformation campaign.
New report claims 'wholesale human rights abuses' taking place in Turkey
21 Nov
New report claims "wholesale human rights abuses" taking place in Turkey
A damning new report details what is claimed to be “wholesale human rights abuses” taking place in Turkey after the failed military coup.
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
Interview with Kaja Kallas, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, Access to Medicines, EU-Turkey, Neighbourhood Policy, CETA roundup, 5 questions with Catherine Stihler and more.
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Beyond the 21st century: Commission ready to make EU truly digital
21 Nov
Beyond the 21st century: Commission ready to make EU truly digital
Robotics are both a challenge and an opportunity for the EU, and the Commission is ready to make the most of these exciting new technologies, writes Andrus Ansip
Canada trade deal essential to EU prosperity
21 Nov
Canada trade deal essential to EU prosperity
It has been a bumpy road, but it is now time for the EU to implement CETA, argues Artis Pabriks
Access to medicines: EU must show leadership in fight against chronic diseases Partner Content
21 Nov
Access to medicines: EU must show leadership in fight against chronic diseases
The EU must show leadership in the fight against chronic diseases, argues Anthony Gitau.
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
18 Nov
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
Robust partnerships are crucial to delivering access to medicines in low income and fragile environments, report Martin Banks and Brian Johnson.
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
18 Nov
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
Martin Banks reports on several different possible post-Brexit scenarios for the UK.
Turkey: Failed coup was years in the making Partner Content
18 Nov
Turkey: Failed coup was years in the making
The failed coup in Turkey was years in the making, writes Ahmet Zeki Üçok.
Kati Piri: EU must freeze accession talks with Turkey
18 Nov
Kati Piri: EU must freeze accession talks with Turkey
The EU must send a strong signal to the Turkish government, says Kati Piri.
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
18 Nov
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
Parliament's EPP group has condemned the "spirit" of the just-concluded negotiations which will see a slight rise in next year's EU budget.
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
18 Nov
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
The European Parliament called off an official delegation trip to Turkey this week due to "disagreements" with Ankara, it has emerged.
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
18 Nov
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
Both the European Commission and Hungarian government have rejected suggestions of impropriety on the part of Commissioner Günther Oettinger over trips he made to Budapest in May on a lobbyist's private jet.
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
17 Nov
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
The EU institutions have reached a compromise agreement on the 2017 EU budget, paving the way for the deal to be rubberstamped by Parliament next month.
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
17 Nov
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
Political parties like Ukip and Front National have been accused of "misusing" Parliament's resources in order to "destroy" the EU.
Malta outlines priorities for EU Council presidency
17 Nov
Malta outlines priorities for EU Council presidency
Malta has outlined some its priorities for its upcoming EU Council presidency, its first since it joined the EU in 2004.
Manfred Weber: Next Parliament President should be EPP or S&D - not Verhofstadt
16 Nov
Manfred Weber: Next Parliament President should be EPP or S&D - not Verhofstadt
EPP group leader Manfred Weber has ruled out the possibility of ALDE group Chair Guy Verhofstadt becoming Parliament's next President.
Joseph Stiglitz calls for 'global attack' on tax evasion
16 Nov
Joseph Stiglitz calls for "global attack" on tax evasion
Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate for economics, has called for a "global attack" on tax avoidance and tax evasion.
Martin Schulz: EU under threat 'like never before'
16 Nov
Martin Schulz: EU under threat "like never before"
Time to fight back against those that want to build walls around their countries, warns EU Parliament chief.
Concerns mount over US commitment to Paris agreement following Trump victory
16 Nov
Concerns mount over US commitment to Paris agreement following Trump victory
MEP ​Estefanía Torres Martínez have reacted with "repulsion" to reports that Donald Trump plans to pull out of the Paris climate agreement once he takes office as US President.
Nato chief: Trump will live up to alliance commitments
16 Nov
Nato chief: Trump will live up to alliance commitments
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said he believes Donald Trump "will live up to all of the commitments of the United States in the alliance."
EU Commission to introduce new ethics rules for Commissioners
16 Nov
EU Commission to introduce new ethics rules for Commissioners
The European Commission is expected to introduce new ethics rules for ex-Commissioners at a meeting on Wednesday.
IMCO Working Group on the DSM
15 Nov
IMCO Working Group on the DSM
On November 14, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held a meeting on Completing the Digital Single Market for European Consumers and citizens: Tackling Geo-Blocking in the EU.