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
10 tech enablers conference: EU's digital transformation will benefit from open ICT ecosystem Partner Content
21 Oct
10 tech enablers conference: EU's digital transformation will benefit from open ICT ecosystem
Tech hotspots can pioneer Europe’s future ICT ecosystem, writes Chen Lifang.
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution Partner Content
21 Oct
10 tech enablers conference: Europe's university-industry clusters at the forefront of digital revolution
EU Parliament's internal market committee chief Vicky Ford says that using star gazing to cure cancer is an example of the potential benefits of university-industry 'clusters'.
German transport minister promises to get to the bottom of dieselgate
21 Oct
German transport minister promises to get to the bottom of dieselgate
German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned that “further measures” will be taken to ensure there is no repeat of the VW emissions scandal.
MEPs and member states to clash over 2017 EU budget?
21 Oct
MEPs and member states to clash over 2017 EU budget?
A huge row is looming between the parliament and member states over the size of the EU budget for the coming 12 months.
Fresh allegations of fraud against MEP Morten Messerschmidt
21 Oct
Fresh allegations of fraud against MEP Morten Messerschmidt
The EU’s anti fraud office has been called in to investigate fresh allegations against controversial Danish MEP Morten Messerschmidt.
Farmers and industry voice 'deep concerns' at EU Commission's proposed fertilizer regulation
20 Oct
Farmers and industry voice "deep concerns" at EU Commission's proposed fertilizer regulation
A group representing European farmers has voiced "deep concern" at some elements of the EU's new fertilizer regulation.
CETA deal blocked as EU leaders convene in Brussels
20 Oct
CETA deal blocked as EU leaders convene in Brussels
Greens/EFA group MEP Reinhard Bütikofer has said that the failure to sign off the CETA trade deal highlights the need for the EU to develop a new trade policy.
Bas Eickhout denies EU Parliament's dieselgate committee is a 'cosmetic' exercise
19 Oct
Bas Eickhout denies EU Parliament's dieselgate committee is a "cosmetic" exercise
Former European industry Commissioner Antonio Tajani may be asked to reappear before Parliament's dieselgate inquiry committee because of “dissatisfaction” over his performance at an earlier hearing.
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
19 Oct
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
On October 17, the JURI Committee organised a workshop with National Parliaments on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence – Ethical issues and regulatory approach. 
MEPs call for 'full and immediate' EU ban on ivory trade
18 Oct
MEPs call for "full and immediate" EU ban on ivory trade
MEPs have called for a "full and immediate" EU-wide ban on ivory and rhinoceros horn trade.
Boris Johnson slammed for Brexit U-turn
18 Oct
Boris Johnson slammed for Brexit U-turn
UK foreign minister Boris Johnson has come under fire for writing a pro-EU article days before he publicly backed Brexit.
Greenpeace calls for EU parliament to stand against CETA
17 Oct
Greenpeace calls for EU parliament to stand against CETA
MEPs who see TTIP as a danger must recognise the same faults in CETA, and stand on the side of the people they represent, argues Shira Stanton.
Movers and Shakers | 17 October 2016
17 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 17 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Heart failure: A disease Europe cannot afford to ignore
17 Oct
Heart failure: A disease Europe cannot afford to ignore
The EU must act urgently on heart failure, writes Annie Schreijer-Pierik.
Malmström: Thailand sentence of labour rights campaigner casts 'deep shadow' over reforms
17 Oct
Malmström: Thailand sentence of labour rights campaigner casts "deep shadow" over reforms
European trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has intervened in the case of  British human rights activist Andy Hall who was recently convicted for "blowing the whistle" on alleged labour abuses in Thailand.
Copyright rules must benefit artists - not big business
17 Oct
Copyright rules must benefit artists - not big business
New rules on portability of content must ensure that citizens have free access to culture, all while respecting authors, says Isabella Adinolfi.
Digital literacy skills are just as important as knowing how to read or write
17 Oct
Digital literacy skills are just as important as knowing how to read or write
Coding will soon become essential to finding a job, so it's important to demystify these skills, says Catherine Stihler.
European Parliament President Martin Schulz says EU will 'not be held hostage' by Brexit
14 Oct
European Parliament President Martin Schulz says EU will 'not be held hostage' by Brexit
EU Council President Donald Tusk warns there will be no cakes on the table for UK, only 'salt and vinegar'.
Oettinger: EU's prosperity depends on how it masters the digital transition
14 Oct
Oettinger: EU's prosperity depends on how it masters the digital transition
European digital economy and society Commissioner Günther Oettinger is confident that he can make 5G a reality and help Europe secure its digital leadership.
5G is the future
14 Oct
5G is the future
The EU must lay out a clear timeframe for transferring spectrum frequencies, or risk falling behind in the 5G race, warns David Borrelli.
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
14 Oct
It's time for Europe to become a major force in telecoms
Europe will fail to reach its 2020 connectivity targets without spectrum harmonisation, warns Dan Nica.
EU and China have a leading role to play in tomorrow's digital economy Partner Content
14 Oct
EU and China have a leading role to play in tomorrow's digital economy
China and Europe must work together toward a single 5G standard, writes Ryan Ding.
An ambitious new initiative has been launched to boost Europe’s digital competitiveness
13 Oct
An ambitious new initiative has been launched to boost Europe’s digital competitiveness
€1bn “Strategic Innovation Agenda” will be spread over the next three years.
UK MPs to examine government's Brexit negotiating strategy
13 Oct
UK MPs to examine government's Brexit negotiating strategy
British MPs have approved an opposition Labour Party motion calling on Theresa May’s government to give the UK Parliament the right to examine its negotiating strategy before Brexit talks that are set to start by the end of March.