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
Movers and Shakers | 25 July 2016
25 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 25 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 25 July 2016
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
22 Jul
Will Brexit allow the UK to unshackle Itself from cumbersome EU Data Protection Rules?
UK should seize opportunity to define a uniquely British solution to data protection, argues Daniel Castro.
Turkish President Erdoğan accused of 'large scale attack on academic freedom'
22 Jul
Turkish President Erdoğan accused of 'large scale attack on academic freedom'
Speed and scale of response suggests a purge rather than a process, warns student group
New EU low-carbon economy proposals criticised for lacking ambition
22 Jul
New EU low-carbon economy proposals criticised for lacking ambition
'Words won’t fool melting glaciers', warn environmental campaigners.
EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
21 Jul
EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
MEPs warn that European Parliament will reject any new trade measures regarded  as weakening European competitiveness.
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
20 Jul
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
New British Prime Minister gives up country's six month EU council presidency ahead of Berlin and Paris visits.
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
19 Jul
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
But EU's chief negotiator warns against sacrificing substance of TTIP merely to meet US imposed deadline.
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
19 Jul
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
Visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens into EU’s border-free Schengen area likely to be put on hold.
EU fuelling the mass killing of elephants, warns anti-ivory trade group Partner Content
18 Jul
EU fuelling the mass killing of elephants, warns anti-ivory trade group
If Europe is serious about saving elephants, then it must end its own trade in ivory, argues Vera Weber.
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
18 Jul
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
Boris Johnson tells EU foreign ministers UK will not abandon ‘Leading Role’ In Europe.
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
18 Jul
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
Veteran foreign affairs MEP Richard Howitt warns of potential 'bloody crackdown' against opponents of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

 

UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
18 Jul
UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
Despite petition signed by 4.1 million people, 'Brexit means Brexit', says EU constitutional expert Andrew Duff.
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
18 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 July 2016
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
15 Jul
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
Inaugural meeting comes as new poll reveals strong support for Scotland staying in the EU.
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
15 Jul
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
Belgium to put extra security measures in place ahead of 21 July national day celebrations.
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
15 Jul
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
Smugglers feeding refugees 'false illusion' that Brexit means they will more easily gain entry to the UK, says veteran MEP.
84 killed after truck ploughs through Bastille Day crowd in Nice
15 Jul
84 killed after truck ploughs through Bastille Day crowd in Nice
Driver tore through crowd in apparent terrorist attack
Jonathan Hill: Without UK, Capital Markets Union might take longer to build
14 Jul
Jonathan Hill: Without UK, Capital Markets Union might take longer to build
But British exit makes taking forward CMU all the more urgent, says commissioner in final exchange with MEPs.
British humour has no borders: EU reacts to surprise choice of Boris Johnson as UK foreign minister
14 Jul
British humour has no borders: EU reacts to surprise choice of Boris Johnson as UK foreign minister
Appointment to top diplomatic role likened to 'trusting the cat to keep the cream'.
EU puts pressure on new British Prime Minister to initiate Brexit talks
14 Jul
EU puts pressure on new British Prime Minister to initiate Brexit talks
EU reaction to Theresa May's appointment centres on when she is likely to trigger contentious Article 50 countdown process.
Ivan Korčok: Slovak EU Council presidency to be engine of positivity
14 Jul
Ivan Korčok: Slovak EU Council presidency to be engine of positivity
As Slovakia takes the helm of the EU Council presidency for the first time, Ivan Korčok talks to the Parliament Magazine about why the country will work to be an engine of positivity, and how it plans to unite a fragmented Europe.
EU Commission's copyright proposals not fit for digital age
14 Jul
EU Commission's copyright proposals not fit for digital age
We need copyright laws that recognise the internet, writes Daniel Dalton.
Will the digital single market work for European audiences? Partner Content
14 Jul
Will the digital single market work for European audiences?
Mathieu Moreuil wonders whether the digital single market will work for European audiences.
Martin Schulz: UK cannot expect better deal with Brussels than EU membership
13 Jul
Martin Schulz: UK cannot expect better deal with Brussels than EU membership
European Parliament president pens British newspaper article amid ongoing speculation about his own EU future.