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
MEPs hit back at Nigel Farage 'proper jobs' comments
30 Jun
MEPs hit back at Nigel Farage 'proper jobs' comments
Controversial comments by Nigel Farage that MEPs have not done "proper jobs" that benefit the economy have been branded as "nonsense" by other MEPs.
MEPs adopt call for action on use of armed drones
30 Jun
MEPs adopt call for action on use of armed drones
Parliament was told that the US' "covert" drone war in Yemen "kills children, pregnant women and innocent Yemenis."
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race
30 Jun
Boris Johnson drops out of Tory leadership race
The question of who will lead Britain into its future outside the EU descended into disarray on Thursday with the announcement from Boris Johnson that he will not stand for Conservative party leadership.
Brexit to strengthen rise of far-right, EU Parliament told
30 Jun
Brexit to strengthen rise of far-right, EU Parliament told
The rise of radical far-right groups throughout Europe is likely to be strengthened by Britain's decision to withdraw from the EU, Parliament was told.
George Soros: EU in 'mortal danger' following Brexit
30 Jun
George Soros: EU in 'mortal danger' following Brexit
The EU is in "mortal danger" and faces an "existential threat" following Britain’s decision to leave the EU, investor George Soros told Parliament on Thursday.
LuxLeaks: Luxembourg court condemned for guilty verdicts
30 Jun
LuxLeaks: Luxembourg court condemned for guilty verdicts
Guilty verdict for LuxLeaks whistleblowers branded a 'travesty'.
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
30 Jun
Start-ups: Europe has a lot to learn from Silicon Valley
Perennial optimist and innovative EU business champion, Lambert van Nistelrooij explains why he's heading back to California's Silicon Valley for the fourth time.
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
30 Jun
Effort sharing decision proposal to help EU deliver on COP21 commitments
The upcoming effort sharing decision proposal could be the means to help Europe to deliver on its COP21 climate change targets, writes Kathleen Van Brempt.
LuxLeaks whistleblowers guilty verdicts 'a disgrace'
29 Jun
LuxLeaks whistleblowers guilty verdicts 'a disgrace'
Antoine Deltour and Raphaël Halet, the whistleblowers who lifted the lid on the 'LuxLeaks' scandal, have been found guilty of stealing documents, revealing business secrets and violating trade secrets.
David Cameron: UK EU Council presidency decision up to next Prime Minister
29 Jun
David Cameron: UK EU Council presidency decision up to next Prime Minister
David Cameron has told EU leaders that they would have to wait until a new Prime Minister is chosen before any decision is taken on Britain's proposed EU Council presidency.
EU Parliament urges UK to trigger article 50
29 Jun
EU Parliament urges UK to trigger article 50
MEPs have adopted a resolution proposing "the way forward" after the UK's decision to leave the EU.
Issue 437 | 27 June 2016
29 Jun
Issue 437 | 27 June 2016
Brexit referendum special issue, Telecoms Reform, Sustainable Tourism, Digital Startups, Climate Change and the EU's Effort Sharing Decision, 5 Questions with Europol Director Rob Wainwright and more…
Greens/EFA group pledges support to EU membership for Scotland
29 Jun
Greens/EFA group pledges support to EU membership for Scotland
Parliament's Greens/EFA group has thrown its weight behind Scotland's efforts to remain in the EU.
Europe must seize the opportunity and accelerate towards 5G leadership Partner Content
29 Jun
Europe must seize the opportunity and accelerate towards 5G leadership
Chance to position Europe at the forefront of global digital economy, says GSMA's Daniel Pataki.
EU must move quickly to benefit from opportunities offered by global digital transformation
29 Jun
EU must move quickly to benefit from opportunities offered by global digital transformation
The right legislative environment can promote investment in high-performing, high-speed, secure and affordable digital networks, argues Roberto Viola.
EU's Single market strategy can be a key driver for competitiveness, growth and job creation Partner Content
29 Jun
EU's Single market strategy can be a key driver for competitiveness, growth and job creation
European Commission's plans are a step in the right direction says Eurociett's Michael Freytag.
5 questions with... Rob Wainwright
29 Jun
5 questions with... Rob Wainwright
MI5, marathons and Pope Francis.
Nicola Sturgeon to meet with EU leaders
29 Jun
Nicola Sturgeon to meet with EU leaders
Scottish First Minister to discuss Scotland's 'place in Europe'.
Nigel Farage: Brexit is a 'seismic result' for global politics
29 Jun
Nigel Farage: Brexit is a 'seismic result' for global politics
Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen have warned that Brexit vote will trigger referenda across EU.
Slovenia: Global Green Destinations Day
29 Jun
Slovenia: Global Green Destinations Day
The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) puts sustainability at the core of development and promotional activities and aims at a more responsible behaviour towards the environment and the positioning of green Slovenia in the world.
Poroshenko: Brexit won't prevent EU-Ukraine visa deal
29 Jun
Poroshenko: Brexit won't prevent EU-Ukraine visa deal
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has warned that the Brexit result could cause "delays" in the introduction of visa free travel between the EU and Ukraine.
EU heads of state descend on Brussels for Brexit summit
28 Jun
EU heads of state descend on Brussels for Brexit summit
EU heads of state and government started to converge on Brussels on Tuesday for a crunch, post-referendum European Council summit.
MEPs attend heated emergency Brexit plenary session
28 Jun
MEPs attend heated emergency Brexit plenary session
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has called on the UK to "clarify" its position following its decision to quit the EU.
Dan Hannan slammed for denying link between huge rise in racist attacks in UK and Brexit
28 Jun
Dan Hannan slammed for denying link between huge rise in racist attacks in UK and Brexit
Leading Eurosceptic MEP Dan Hannan has come under fierce attack after dissociating the Leave camp from a huge rise in racist attacks in Britain since last week's UK referendum result.