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
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."
The Energy Union? It starts at home
15 Jun
The Energy Union? It starts at home

The Energy Union? It starts at home
5 questions with... Maria Arena
15 Jun
5 questions with... Maria Arena
Bombardier, plants and surprises.
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
15 Jun
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
As the Brexit referendum looms ever closer, which side will emerge victorious? That depends who you ask. Here, Glenis Willmott, Catherine Bearder, Emma McClarkin and Roger Helmer discuss the potential breakaway from the EU and whether the UK will thrive as a world leader away from Brussels.
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
15 Jun
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
Match fixing at sporting events in Europe has reached "epidemic" proportions, it has been claimed.
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
14 Jun
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Britain has a right to protect its public finances from benefits tourism by imposing tests on EU citizens moving here and claiming benefits.
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
14 Jun
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning Commission gun law proposals as "unworkable."
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
14 Jun
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
The upcoming review is a chance to strengthen safeguards against animal testing and help REACH regain its position as a world-leading piece of legislation, writes Keith Taylor.
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
14 Jun
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
When it comes to fixing the current problems with REACH, SMEs' concerns are addressed, and there are more pressing issues to be dealt with, argues Martin Häusling.
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
14 Jun
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
While safety should always come first when assessing the effects of chemical substances, an unfair financial and administrative burden is being placed on companies, writes Nicola Caputo.