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
Brexit 'not an option' for EU citizens outside the UK
20 Jun
Brexit 'not an option' for EU citizens outside the UK
For EU citizens outside the UK, a Brexit is "not an option," according to a new survey.
Europe set to take full advantage of 'space data'
20 Jun
Europe set to take full advantage of 'space data'
Rajnish Singh reports on a recent event aimed at ensuring the EU takes full advantage of new and innovative space-related technologies.
Nigel Farage: Ukip poster 'would not have caused such a row' without MP's death
20 Jun
Nigel Farage: Ukip poster 'would not have caused such a row' without MP's death
Nigel Farage has claimed that Ukip’s controversial anti-immigration poster would have received less much criticism if British MP Jo Cox had not been murdered.
Movers and Shakers | 20 June 2016
20 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 20 June 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 20 June 2016
EU counter-terrorism chief: Understanding of radicalisation has changed
17 Jun
EU counter-terrorism chief: Understanding of radicalisation has changed
EU counter-terrorism coordinator Gilles de Kerchove has predicted that Isis will be "completely defeated in a year."
Dieselgate: New report reveals 'privileged role' enjoyed by industry in EU policymaking
17 Jun
Dieselgate: New report reveals 'privileged role' enjoyed by industry in EU policymaking
A campaign group says the so-called Dieselgate scandal "poses serious questions" over how closely regulators should involve the same industries "they are supposed to be regulating" in policymaking.
EU and UK policymakers express grief over death of Jo Cox
17 Jun
EU and UK policymakers express grief over death of Jo Cox
European migration and home affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos has said that British Labour MP Jo Cox was "murdered for her dedication to European democracy and humanity".
Post-COP21: It's time for less talk and more climate action
17 Jun
Post-COP21: It's time for less talk and more climate action
COP21 was a historic moment in the fight against climate change, but there have been enough speeches – it's now time for concrete action, says Gilles Pargneaux.
Renewable energy is a cost-effective path to sustainability
17 Jun
Renewable energy is a cost-effective path to sustainability
Renewable energy could help empower individual consumers and help foster cooperation between EU regions, writes Bendt Bendtsen.
EU referendum campaign suspended as British MP shot and stabbed
16 Jun
EU referendum campaign suspended as British MP shot and stabbed
Campaigning on the EU referendum has been suspended following a knife and gun attack on British Labour MP Jo Cox that has left her fighting for her life.
Brexit: UK will have brighter future outside EU
16 Jun
Brexit: UK will have brighter future outside EU
Exiting the EU will give the UK a richer stake in society, argues Diane Dodds.
Brexit: Through EU membership, Wales has a say in international affairs
16 Jun
Brexit: Through EU membership, Wales has a say in international affairs
The best way to tackle global challenges is by uniting with our European partners, writes Jill Evans.
Brexit: EU membership is a positive choice for jobs
16 Jun
Brexit: EU membership is a positive choice for jobs
EU membership is in Scotland and the UK's best interests, says Alyn Smith.
Brexit: Best way to transform EU is from within
16 Jun
Brexit: Best way to transform EU is from within
The best way to transform the EU is from within, writes Martina Anderson.
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
16 Jun
Endocrine disruptors: EU Commission accused of defending agro-chemical industry over human health
The European Commission has presented long-delayed proposals setting out scientific criteria to address the problem of chemical substances that interfere with the endocrine system.
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
16 Jun
Brexit: Betting market predicts clear win for Remain camp
The betting market has put itself on a direct collision course with pollsters by predicting a clear win for the Remain camp in next week's UK referendum.
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
16 Jun
Climate and energy group calls for EU emissions trading reform to match historic Paris climate deal
CAN Europe chief responds to comments by European Parliament's lead ETS reform rapporteur Ian Duncan.
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
16 Jun
Gun lobby says revision of firearms directive is 'futile'
The body representing gun owners in Europe has described efforts to revise EU firearms legislation as "futile."
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
16 Jun
Andrew Duff warns of potential EU split following Brexit vote
Former MEP says risk of divisions 'erupting' following 23 June referendum.
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
16 Jun
Euro 2016 clashes: Council of Europe calls for better police cooperation
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland has called on European governments to improve police cooperation after the violent clashes between football hooligans in France.
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
16 Jun
EU renewable energy: Environmental problems remain
Progress in the EU's renewable energy sector should be welcomed, but we must not overlook the lingering environmental problems this has caused, argues Paloma López Bermejo.
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
16 Jun
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
New support for energy and green business were announced at the opening of this year's European Development Days.
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
15 Jun
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
Unlike many of its neighbouring cities, none of Mechelen's youths have fled to Syria or Iraq. Here, Mayor Bart Somers explains the secrets of the city's successful anti-radicalisation strategy.
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
15 Jun
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
Ukraine's top criminal prosecutor has warned the country's criminal networks that he will conduct a "fishing expedition for big fish."