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
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.
Commissioner King: EU can make a difference in fight against terrorism
08 Nov
Commissioner King: EU can make a difference in fight against terrorism
European security union Commissioner Julian King has told MEPs that more needs to be done to "squeeze the space" in which terrorists and criminals operate.
Turkey turning into 'fascist dictatorship', MEPs told
08 Nov
Turkey turning into "fascist dictatorship", MEPs told
A leading Turkish opposition parliamentarian says that Turkey has been turned into a "fascist dictatorship" under its President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Helga Stevens: My Parliament presidency bid gives MEPs a real choice
08 Nov
Helga Stevens: My Parliament presidency bid gives MEPs a real choice
Helga Stevens is ready to knock Martin Schulz off his parliamentary throne. Here, explains why she believes she would be better able to represent all MEPs, how her leadership style would differ from Schulz's and how she would put an end to shady backroom deals.
What does the future hold for food labelling rules?
08 Nov
What does the future hold for food labelling rules?
In the battle against chronic disease, health will play an increasing role in designing food labelling rules, writes Xavier Prats Monné.
Passengers are aviation's most important players
08 Nov
Passengers are aviation's most important players
Many improvements to the European air sector are technically possible, they are simply waiting for political action, says Marian-Jean Marinescu.
How will the digital economy change the way we live, work and consume?
07 Nov
How will the digital economy change the way we live, work and consume?
The impact of digitalisation on families is the key subject of an upcoming COFACE event, explains Ana Pérez.