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
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
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
Europe on the Move: Setting a more sustainable future of flight, together Partner Content
27 Oct
Europe on the Move: Setting a more sustainable future of flight, together
Reducing CO2 emissions is a must, but to create the revolutionary technologies for aircraft and engines to reach net-zero, Europe must play its role and contribute to global solutions, says Riccardo Procacci
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
27 Oct
New EU vehicle emission standards represent a pivotal moment for electric cars
As negotiations for a new CO2 emissions law come to a head, EU lawmakers are facing resistance to plans to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in Europe
Winter is coming: how can Europe ensure heating and energy security Partner Content
26 Oct
Winter is coming: how can Europe ensure heating and energy security
As the cold weather rapidly approaches and Europe faces rising energy price, Wojciech Dąbrowski, president of the management board of PGE S.A, discusses how we can balance the need for heating with the need for energy security
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health Partner Content
26 Oct
Widespread misinformation about vaping hurts public health
Quitting cigarettes is one of the hardest things to do, as many former and current smokers know from painful personal experience. Public health and politicians must do better to help smokers quit. 700,000 deaths per year in the EU should be enough of an incentive to make us rethink our current approach.
Ensuring a fair and inclusive digital future Partner Content
25 Oct
Ensuring a fair and inclusive digital future
Murielle Lorilloux, EU Cluster and Enterprise Americas & Asia Pacific Director, Vodafone Business, and Eva Kaili, Vice President of the European Parliament share their priorities to secure an inclusive, sustainable, and economically successful society
Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
25 Oct
Germany is going full steam ahead on critical railway improvements
To make railways an attractive alternative, Germany is ramping up efforts to implement an optimised timetable and upgrade heavily used lines
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
24 Oct
The quickest way to facilitate international rail travel is to coordinate timetables and improve booking systems
European rail operators are unlikely to meet demand for new international services. But there are seemingly small actions they can take to improve cross-border travel
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
21 Oct
To innovate tomorrow’s urban transport solutions, we all need to do more with less
With many Europeans at risk of energy transport poverty this winter, we need to take an integrated approach to urban transport and optimise existing infrastructure, vehicles and space use
The European Union needs a cycling strategy
20 Oct
The European Union needs a cycling strategy
There are Keynesians and there are Monetarists, there are Social Democrats and Libertarians. But Europe’s future liveability, climate and finances need a jolt of “Bikenomics”
Millions of informal carers in Europe: lessons learned from the pandemic Partner Content
19 Oct
Millions of informal carers in Europe: lessons learned from the pandemic
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany calls on governments and employers to take their roles seriously in developing the correct mechanisms to address the needs of carers in times of crisis and in times of stability.
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
19 Oct
Signature Dish: Evin Incir's nîsk
Evin Incir (S&D, SE) shares her recipe for nîsk, a lentil soup that takes her back to her childhood in Diyarbakir
Governments need to confront the continued impact of COVID-19 on people who are immunocompromised Partner Content
18 Oct
Governments need to confront the continued impact of COVID-19 on people who are immunocompromised
A multidisciplinary group of clinicians and patient advocacy groups, call on governments around the world to urgently provide more targeted policies and interventions for people who are immunocompromised
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
18 Oct
To cap or not to cap? EU mulls gas price intervention
The move could slow inflation, but bring unintended consequences
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU Partner Content
17 Oct
Kazakhstan’s industry development is creating new opportunities for EU
Forget regulation – a total ban is the only legitimate response to Pegasus spyware
17 Oct
Forget regulation – a total ban is the only legitimate response to Pegasus spyware
Regulating the controversial surveillance tool is nearly impossible and so the EU must forbid this dangerous threat to civil rights
China’s influence campaign falls flat
14 Oct
China’s influence campaign falls flat
China has spent billions to improve the country’s image in Europe. The efforts have mostly been counterproductive, according to three new books
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
12 Oct
Renewable hydrogen is Europe’s best bet for emissions-free mobility
It’s expensive (for now). It’s not competitive (yet). That shouldn’t stop the EU from going all in making hydrogen a cornerstone of the green economy
What Europe needs to achieve a sustainable blood ecosystem Partner Content
12 Oct
What Europe needs to achieve a sustainable blood ecosystem
As a new EU Regulation governing the field of Substances of human origins (SoHO) is being shaped, let’s look at the bigger picture, including factors that impact blood demand and opportunities to reduce the drain on the healthcare systems, says Antonis Kattamis, who is involved in the Blood and Beyond initiative
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
10 Oct
When it comes to fixing our energy problems, hydrogen is no miracle solution
The investment of large sums in a newly created European Hydrogen Bank is a questionable choice, as we do not currently have sufficient renewable energy capacity to produce 100 per cent green hydrogen
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan Partner Content
10 Oct
Building effective multilateralism in Kazakhstan
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
07 Oct
It’s about time we declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
Sanctions are working, but the EU can maximise their impact by recognising Russia as a state responsible for terrorist acts
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
05 Oct
To avoid future water wars, Europe must coordinate water management
The democratic management of water – one of our most important common resources – should be strengthened at the European level to mitigate the issues caused by drought and prevent future conflict
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children Partner Content
03 Oct
Collaborating to Tackle Malnutrition in Children
The effects of the recent pandemic, scarcity of many raw ingredients and the rising cost of living, global concern over food insecurity and the risk of hunger has once again been brought to the forefront.
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
03 Oct
How to maximise energy resources for a resilient Europe
Europe is in a vulnerable position this winter. In order to build ourselves up, we must optimise our collective energy resources