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
EU must make copyright fit for a digital future
10 Oct
EU must make copyright fit for a digital future
Copyright rules must protect content creators, while also preserving Europe's cultural heritage and creative industry, says Angelika Niebler.
EU Parliament launches investigation into Steven Woolfe incident
10 Oct
EU Parliament launches investigation into Steven Woolfe incident
MEPs will start scouring CCTV footage of Parliament as part of their investigation into the alleged attack on Ukip deputy Steven Woolfe.
Movers and Shakers | 10 October 2016
10 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 10 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 10 October 2016
EU must follow science-based authorisation approach says Julie Girling
07 Oct
EU must follow science-based authorisation approach says Julie Girling
Policymakers shouldn’t use public health as an excuse to delay authorisations, adds veteran British MEP.
Policymakers must make evidence-based decisions on EU food production, argues Jean-Philippe Azoulay Partner Content
07 Oct
Policymakers must make evidence-based decisions on EU food production, argues Jean-Philippe Azoulay
Real danger that politicians are sleep-walking into a food production crisis, warns crop protection industry chief
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
07 Oct
EU proposals to amend biocides and plant protection products rules are dangerous to human health, says Merja Kyllönen
Europe must always aim higher when it comes to health and environmental protection, says glyphosate co-rapporteur.
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
07 Oct
Ukip ridiculed by opponents following Diane James' resignation
Ukip MEP Roger Helmer, meanwhile, has voiced sadness at the shock decision of party leader Diane James to stand down from her role just 18 days after she was elected.
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
07 Oct
EU Parliament chief refers MEP bust-up to advisory committee
European Parliament President Martin Schulz has intervened in the furious row over an alleged physical attack on Ukip deputy Steven Woolfe.
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
07 Oct
EU counter-terrorism chief warns against fresh attacks in Europe
The terrorist threat has "never been so high in the last 20 years than it is today”, EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove has told MEPs.    
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
07 Oct
Thailand jail sentence of labour rights campaigner is a silencing of human rights, says MEP
Finnish MEP Heidi Hautala has condemned the suspended prison sentence imposed on a British rights activist who "blew the whistle" on alleged labour rights abuses in the Thai seafood industry.
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
07 Oct
Denis MacShane: Ukip show is over
The UK's former Europe Minister, Denis MacShane, has branded Ukip a "one-man, one-policy show".
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
07 Oct
Aleppo: EU Commission launches emergency humanitarian initiative
The UN's outgoing Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appealed to the US and Russia to resume their ceasefire talks over the besieged rebel-held Syrian city of Aleppo.
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
06 Oct
Ukip leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe recovering in hospital after being allegedly punched by colleague
The MEP was taken to hospital in Strasbourg for tests on Thursday
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
05 Oct
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting. 
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
05 Oct
British Conservatives labelled 'Nasty Party' over foreign workers name and shame proposals
British interior minister Amber Rudd's call for businesses to disclose their proportion of foreign workers widely condemned.
Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
05 Oct
Polish abortion plans an attack on EU fundamental rights, warn MEPs
Several MEPs have pledged their support for the Polish 'Black Monday' pro-abortion campaigners in their challenge against proposals to totally ban abortion.
New report recommends collective response in fight against jihadist radicalism Partner Content
05 Oct
New report recommends collective response in fight against jihadist radicalism
European governments must share their experience and create a common agenda against radicalisation, argues Valentina Colombo.
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
05 Oct
EPP group to put candidate forward for EU Parliament presidency
The leader of Parliament's biggest political grouping, EPP group Chair Manfred Weber, has confirmed his group will put forward a candidate for the assembly's presidency.
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
05 Oct
EU Parliament approves ratification of Paris agreement
The European Parliament has formally approved the ratification the Paris agreement on climate change, with 610 votes in favour, 38 against and 31 abstentions.
Maximising opportunities in a changing world of work Partner Content
04 Oct
Maximising opportunities in a changing world of work
The employment industry is a labour market enabler at the forefront of the changing world of work, writes Denis Pennel.
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
04 Oct
Senior MEPs blast Barroso
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has come under a withering attack from Parliament's political group leaders over his new position at Goldman Sachs.
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
04 Oct
EU Parliament group leaders welcome Theresa May's article 50 announcement
The European Parliament's lead negotiator in the Brexit talks, Guy Verhofstadt, has said that relations between the UK and EU "must remain close".
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
04 Oct
EU must empower patients in healthcare policymaking
As a cancer survivor herself, Lieve Wierinck knows all too well the lasting effects the disease can have on patients, and this is why she believes they must be more closely involved in policymaking when it comes to healthcare.
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
03 Oct
Innovative medicines can maximise health in the EU
Innovative medicines could result in huge savings for member states, but a crucial factor is ensuring patient access, writes Karin Kadenbach.