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
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 risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
15 Sep
Scots in a hearts and minds battle on minimum pricing
While some might say Scotland makes the best whisky in the world, it also boasts some of the worst rates of alcohol-related harm in western Europe, writes Tom Freeman.
MEP condemns UK government's Hinkley Point plans
15 Sep
MEP condemns UK government's Hinkley Point plans
A British Greens MEP has condemned the UK government after it gave the green light to a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point.
Council and Parliament clash over 2017 EU budget
15 Sep
Council and Parliament clash over 2017 EU budget
Fresh controversy has flared over proposed cuts to next year's EU budget.
Van Rompuy: Brexit talks unlikely until new German government is in place
15 Sep
Van Rompuy: Brexit talks unlikely until new German government is in place
Former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy says substantive Brexit talks between the UK and the rest of the EU are unlikely to start before the end of 2017.
EU Commission blasted for cutting Youth Guarantee funding
15 Sep
EU Commission blasted for cutting Youth Guarantee funding
Campaigners have accused European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker of "leaving many questions unanswered" in his state of the union address.
Barroso: Transparency campaigners urge EU Commission to 'up its game'
15 Sep
Barroso: Transparency campaigners urge EU Commission to "up its game"
The European Commission's decision to refer the "revolving door" case of its former President José Manuel Barroso to an ethics committee has been given a guarded welcome.
Brexit: Juncker tries to assuage fears over future of EU
14 Sep
Brexit: Juncker tries to assuage fears over future of EU
Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs that fears that Brexit would trigger a "breakup" of the EU are unfounded.
State of the union: Juncker calls for EU military HQ
14 Sep
State of the union: Juncker calls for EU military HQ
The EU needs a military headquarters to work towards a common military force, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told MEPs.
State of the union: Lukewarm response from MEPs
14 Sep
State of the union: Lukewarm response from MEPs
Remain supporters have predicted the UK will soon start to "rethink" Brexit, while Brexiteers have accused Jean-Claude Juncker of not taking the EU referendum result seriously.
State of the union: Juncker in robust defence of EU
14 Sep
State of the union: Juncker in robust defence of EU
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has made robust defence of the EU, but admitted the European project "needs to be better explained."
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
14 Sep
EU alcohol strategy: Time for the Commission to turn political will into action
There needs to be better cooperation between the member states to help tackle the deadly risks presented by alcohol abuse, writes Younous Omarjee.
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King
13 Sep
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King

On September 12, the LIBE Committee held a hearing with Sir Julian King, the Commissioner-designate for the Security Union.
MEPs approve Julian King nomination
13 Sep
MEPs approve Julian King nomination
MEPs have approved the nomination of Sir Julian King as the UK's new European security union Commissioner.
Parliament group Chairs: Time to mend EU
13 Sep
Parliament group Chairs: Time to mend EU
Parliament's group Chairs have called on EU leaders meeting in Bratislava on Friday to set about the task of restoring "trust and confidence" in the EU.
Will Martin Schulz stay on as EU Parliament chief?
13 Sep
Will Martin Schulz stay on as EU Parliament chief?
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has cautioned against a "hasty and quick" decision on the choice of Parliament's next President.
EU Parliament postpones vote on new transparency rules
13 Sep
EU Parliament postpones vote on new transparency rules
MEPs have sparked controversy after postponing a vote on a report that calls for more transparency, including a ban on second jobs for MEPs.
EU looks for alternate sources of revenue in wake of Brexit
13 Sep
EU looks for alternate sources of revenue in wake of Brexit
The European Commission's so-called high level advisory group on own resources claims the EU could raise more funds from national taxes earmarked to finance particular programmes.
Pervenche Berès: Brexit is the perfect demonstration of what hasn't worked in Europe
13 Sep
Pervenche Berès: Brexit is the perfect demonstration of what hasn't worked in Europe
Veteran MEP Pervenche Berès talks reconnecting the EU with its citizens, Barroso's betrayal and the key issues that must not be overlooked in the upcoming Brexit negotiations - should they happen.
Calls for EU to be 'more vocal' in condemnation of Turkish regime
12 Sep
Calls for EU to be "more vocal" in condemnation of Turkish regime
A leading human rights activist in Turkey has called on the EU to be "more vocal" in its condemnation of the Turkish regime in the aftermath of the recent botched coup.
Liam Fox blasted for UK business comments
12 Sep
Liam Fox blasted for UK business comments
S&D group MEP Linda McAvan has slammed UK international trade secretary Liam Fox for suggesting British executives would rather play gold than export their goods and services.
Diane James: Ukip is not a single issue pressure group
12 Sep
Diane James: Ukip is not a single issue pressure group
Ukip leadership contender Diane James says she has the "skill set, experience and knowledge" to succeed Nigel Farage as party leader.
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
12 Sep
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
On September 8 2016, the ENVI Committee held an exchange of views with Slovak Minister of Environment, Mr László Sólymoson the priorities and programme of the Slovak Presidency in the area of environment and climate change. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
Better informed consumers are key to decreasing alcohol-related harm Partner Content
12 Sep
Better informed consumers are key to decreasing alcohol-related harm
Better informed consumers are the key to decreasing alcohol-related harm, writes Dan Mobley.
EU alcohol strategy: No one size fits all approach
12 Sep
EU alcohol strategy: No one size fits all approach
Alberto Cirio looks back at the issues and decisions that led to Parliament’s alcohol strategy resolution.