NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit
13 Jun Foreign & Security Policy

NATO’s 5% holdouts threaten European cohesion ahead of critical summit

With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how quickly to pledge further defence budget hikes.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
11 Jun EU Institutions
Keep calm and carry on: The EU’s Trump trade doctrine
Op-ed: The world looks to Europe for investments in gender equality, global health
12 Jun EU Institutions
Op-ed: The world looks to Europe for investments in gender equality, global health
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
10 Jun Foreign & Security Policy
EU's security fears over Russian church have no easy answer
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
01 Jul
5G: EU must adapt to speed of innovation
The speed at which new technologies have been developing means the EU must act fast and in a coordinated manner to come up with effective telecoms rules, says Pilar del Castillo Vera.
Andriukaitis blasts Farage 'toxic untruths' and 'lies'
30 Jun
Andriukaitis blasts Farage 'toxic untruths' and 'lies'
European health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis has criticised Nigel Farage for spreading "toxic untruths" and "lies".
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.