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
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
03 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 03 October 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
03 Oct
Brexit: Dark clouds gathering over UK education and research
Brexit could spell disastrous consequences not just for the UK's research and education sectors, but for the EU's as well, warns Neena Gill.
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
03 Oct
Viktor Orbán claims victory in Hungarian refugee vote
However, controversial referendum fails to garner 50 per cent turnout to be valid.
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
30 Sep
EU Policymakers and campaigners come together to discuss pet trafficking
Event heard strong calls for an EU action plan to tackle the illegal trade of cats and dogs.
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
30 Sep
Hungarians prepare to vote on refugee quotas
Last minute campaigning was taking place in Hungary ahead of a controversial referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas. 
Revolving doors: Campaigners file complaint with EU Commission
30 Sep
Revolving doors: Campaigners file complaint with EU Commission
Campaigners have sent a complaint to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker about his handling of the “revolving door” moves of several former Commissioners.
MEPs and industry experts join forces in calling for 'compromise' approach to new EU fertilizer rules
29 Sep
MEPs and industry experts join forces in calling for 'compromise' approach to new EU fertilizer rules
Environment committee rapporteur says colleagues must be careful not to impose limits or requirements which cannot be met.
Former EU climate Commissioner Hedegaard joins VW's 'Sustainability Council'
29 Sep
Former EU climate Commissioner Hedegaard joins VW's 'Sustainability Council'
Volkswagen has named former European climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard as a member of its new ‘Sustainability Council’.
Moving treatments from hospitals to patients' homes key to sustainable healthcare Partner Content
29 Sep
Moving treatments from hospitals to patients' homes key to sustainable healthcare
Taking healthcare home is key to delivering sustainable treatment, writes Paul Leeflang.
Demography and diversity are new opportunities for Europe
29 Sep
Demography and diversity are new opportunities for Europe
Demographic change is a huge challenge for healthcare systems across Europe, but this year’s Gastein health forum will look for solutions, promises Helmut Brand.
5 questions with... Daniel Dalton
29 Sep
5 questions with... Daniel Dalton
Cricket, theatre and Cities Skylines.
EU Commission's 'transparency register' proposals branded 'too little too late'
29 Sep
EU Commission's 'transparency register' proposals branded "too little too late"
Lobbyists and independent organisations must sign up to a “transparency register” under new proposals by the European Commission.
Brexit: Verhofstadt launches withering attack on Johnson, Fallon and Fox
29 Sep
Brexit: Verhofstadt launches withering attack on Johnson, Fallon and Fox
Parliament’s representative in the Brexit negotiations, Guy Verhofstadt, has launched a withering attack on the three MPs chosen by Theresa May to navigate the UK’s exit from the EU.
MEPs support move to limit EU Parliament presidency terms
29 Sep
MEPs support move to limit EU Parliament presidency terms
A call for European Parliament Presidents to be limited to two terms in office has been supported by MEPs from six of the Parliament's eight political groups.
CETA is not TTIP and should be considered on its own merits
28 Sep
CETA is not TTIP and should be considered on its own merits
Public disaffection over the TTIP negotiations must not interfere with the revolutionary CETA with Canada, writes David Martin.
MEPs clash over EU army plans
28 Sep
MEPs clash over EU army plans
MEPs have clashed over possible plans for a European defence union, or "European army" as it has been dubbed.
Panama Papers scandal 'gets to the heart of our democracy', says whistleblower
27 Sep
Panama Papers scandal "gets to the heart of our democracy", says whistleblower
One of the journalists who uncovered the Panama Papers scandal has appealed to MEPs to help "shed light" on the "parallel world" of offshore companies.
Alyn Smith: My entire day job is Scotland in Europe
27 Sep
Alyn Smith: My entire day job is Scotland in Europe
Alyn Smith discusses the implications of Brexit, why he wants to become deputy leader of the Scottish National Party and why it's important that Scotland has eyes and ears in Europe.
EU must tackle billion-euro wildlife crime industry
27 Sep
EU must tackle billion-euro wildlife crime industry
Wildlife trafficking presents a serious and growing threat, argues Catherine Bearder.
Andriukaitis: Gastein health forum provides enormous added value
26 Sep
Andriukaitis: Gastein health forum provides enormous added value
Vytenis Andriukaitis explains what challenges the EU can expect in the coming decades, how the Commission will be supporting the member states to keep their populations healthy, and addresses that viral tweet.
The global psoriasis community is at a historic crossroads Partner Content
26 Sep
The global psoriasis community is at a historic crossroads
The EU can play a key role in improving the lives of psoriasis sufferers, argues Lars Ettarp.
EU Commission insists TTIP talks will go ahead as planned
26 Sep
EU Commission insists TTIP talks will go ahead as planned
Meanwhile, a special Council meeting will be convened next month with the aim of agreeing the controversial EU-Canada trade deal.
Crowdfunding can be a great tool for bio-based industries Partner Content
26 Sep
Crowdfunding can be a great tool for bio-based industries
Irun Cohen explains why he utilised crowdfunding to finance therapies to tackle inflammatory bowel disease.
Issue 440 | 26 September 2016
26 Sep
Issue 440 | 26 September 2016
European Health Forum Gastein special issue, Biotech Week, interview with Alyn Smith, CETA vs TTIP, Wildflife trafficking, ETS, 5 Questions with Daniel Dalton MEP and more…