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
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.
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
07 Nov
COP22 kicks off in Marrakech
Climate negotiations have begun at the COP22 conference in Marrakech with calls for "more clarity" on the details of the landmark Paris climate agreement. 
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
07 Nov
EU still not moving beyond mottos for SMEs
While SME Week is a great concept, it remains just words, says Madi Sharma.
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Issue 443 | 7 November 2016
Interview with Helga Stevens, Aviation Strategy, Food Labelling, Powering Europe's innovation economy, SME Week, tackling Pancreatic Cancer, 5 questions with Alessia Mosca and more.
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
07 Nov
Jeremy Corbyn promises not to block Brexit
UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will not stand in the way of Britain exiting the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
07 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 7 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 7 November 2016
Fragmentation of EU airspace costing billions of euros
07 Nov
Fragmentation of EU airspace costing billions of euros
The fragmentation of EU airspace is causing Europe to waste billions of euros' worth of funds, warns Pavel Telička.
IEEE | Considering the ethics
06 Nov
IEEE | Considering the ethics
A Parliament Magazine special supplement with IEEE on AI and robotics, and the need to look at ethics
Innovation-powered Europe brings jobs and growth Partner Content
04 Nov
Innovation-powered Europe brings jobs and growth
An innovation-powered Europe brings jobs, growth and improved quality of life, writes Martin Kern.
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
04 Nov
Innovation principle: EU must think big and take risks
Europe needs to think big and take risks if it wants to be a leading tech sector innovator, argues Lambert Van Nistelrooij.
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
04 Nov
Pancreatic cancer: Time for the EU to fight silent, but deadly, disease
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest diseases known, and the EU must act to tackle it, argues Aldo Patriciello.
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
02 Nov
Single market: EU must avoid race to the bottom
The single market will not work unless EU citizens can clearly see the ways in which it benefits them, says Marlene Mizzi.
EU must embrace the value of 'Made in Europe'
02 Nov
EU must embrace the value of "Made in Europe"
Europe has great heritage to promote, but this requires proper implementation of the EU's single market, says Lara Comi.
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
31 Oct
EU Commission approves Barroso's Goldman Sachs post
The European Commission's ad-hoc ethical committee has ruled that former Commission President José Manuel Barroso has not broken any rules by taking up a top job at Goldman Sachs.
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
31 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 31 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 31 October 2016
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
31 Oct
EU and Trudeau sign off on controversial Canada trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has joined EU chiefs at reconvened summit in Brussels to sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) trade agreement.
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
28 Oct
Belgian government brokers CETA compromise deal
CETA, the historic free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, is finally close to being completed after an agreement was reached between the Belgian government and the Wallonian Parliament.
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
28 Oct
Africa needs innovative partnerships in the fight against chronic diseases
Tackling the burden of non-communicable diseases, and achieving the sustainable development goals, requires government, business and NGOs to work together, argues Cristian Dan Preda.
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
27 Oct
ACP-EU: The Cotonou deal must be reinforced and safeguarded
The Cotonou agreement is an essential tool in promoting common values with our ACP partners and protecting human rights, says Cécile Kashetu Kyenge.