Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target
08 May Foreign & Security Policy

Sánchez walks a tightrope as Spain commits to NATO target

With Spain pledging to spend 2% of its GDP on defence, PM Pedro Sánchez faces scepticism as he stretches the definition of military spending. Around Europe, not everyone is impressed.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
07 May EU Institutions
Russian gas phaseout: Why going cold turkey is easier said than done
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
07 May Culture & Arts
Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
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. 
Brexit: UK to opt-in to Europol?
15 Nov
Brexit: UK to opt-in to Europol?
Britain's policing Minister Brandon Lewis has signalled the UK's intention to opt-in to Europol, the EU's agency for law enforcement cooperation.
EU foreign Ministers meet to discuss Trump victory
14 Nov
EU foreign Ministers meet to discuss Trump victory
Britain and France did not attend an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers on Sunday.
Movers and Shakers | 14 November 2016
14 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 14 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 14 November 2016
MEPs head to COP22
14 Nov
MEPs head to COP22
A 12-strong delegation of MEPs will take part in the UN climate talks (COP22) in Marrakesh this week.
Trump victory highlights need for EU to increase defence spending
14 Nov
Trump victory highlights need for EU to increase defence spending
The Nato Secretary General has called on members of the alliance to contribute more to Europe’s defence.
Andrew Duff: Association agreement best Brexit option for UK
10 Nov
Andrew Duff: Association agreement best Brexit option for UK
Former MEP Andrew Duff has predicted that the best the UK can expect from a post-Brexit deal is an association agreement similar to that agreed between the EU and Ukraine and Moldova.
Donald to Donald: Tusk reminds Trump that immigrants helped make America
10 Nov
Donald to Donald: Tusk reminds Trump that immigrants helped make America
As the Trumpquake" shock waves" spread across the world, reaction in Brussels was cautiously welcoming, reports Raj Singh.
EU playing Ostrich politics on nuclear safety, warns NGO Partner Content
10 Nov
EU playing Ostrich politics on nuclear safety, warns NGO
New-build and ageing soviet-era nuclear plants on EU's eastern borders pose a serious threat to Europe's security, warns Eli Hadzhieva.
Preparing the next CAP reform
10 Nov
Preparing the next CAP reform
On November 8, the AGRI Committee held a workshop entitled: Reflections on the agricultural challenges post-2020 in the EU: preparing the next CAP reform.
5 questions with... Alessia Mosca
09 Nov
5 questions with... Alessia Mosca
Get to know the Italian MEP.
Trump victory highlights disconnect of society's marginalised, says EU Socialist chief
09 Nov
Trump victory highlights disconnect of society's marginalised, says EU Socialist chief
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella calls for extreme reforms in response to Trump-style extremism.
Far-right rejoices at Trump victory
09 Nov
Far-right rejoices at Trump victory
Politicians worldwide are taking stock of Donald Trump's shock US election victory, with the President-elect winning praise from far-right figures in Europe and elsewhere.
MEPs fear for EU-US relations under Trump presidency
09 Nov
MEPs fear for EU-US relations under Trump presidency
But Donald Trump reassures international community he will deal "fairly with everyone."
EU Parliament chief says Trump relationship will be harder than with previous US administrations
09 Nov
EU Parliament chief says Trump relationship will be harder than with previous US administrations
Martin Schulz welcomes more conciliatory and presidential tone from Donald Trump in aftermath of shock victory.
Trump victory raises concerns over European defence
09 Nov
Trump victory raises concerns over European defence
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves around the world.
EU twittersphere in meltdown over Trump victory
09 Nov
EU twittersphere in meltdown over Trump victory
EU parliamentary groups and MEPs have reacted with shock and anger at Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the US elections.
Jourová: Enforcement of anti money-laundering rules just as important as legislation
08 Nov
Jourová: Enforcement of anti money-laundering rules just as important as legislation
European justice Commissioner Věra Jourová has signalled that Brussels will take a tough approach with member states that fail to cooperate with anti-money laundering rules.
Mogherini: EU should make better use of 'unique mixture' of hard and soft power
08 Nov
Mogherini: EU should make better use of 'unique mixture' of hard and soft power
Foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has urged the EU to make better use of its "unique mixture" of hard and soft power.