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
Movers and Shakers | 4 December 2017
04 Dec
Movers and Shakers | 4 December 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 4 December 2017
Greens call on EU to stop arms exports to Saudia Arabia
01 Dec
Greens call on EU to stop arms exports to Saudia Arabia
Parliament’s Greens/EFA group has called on the EU to impose an arms embargo on Saudi Arabia to help prevent a humanitarian crisis in Yemen from worsening.
Cristian Bușoi: Personalised medicine key to treating serious health conditions
01 Dec
Cristian Bușoi: Personalised medicine key to treating serious health conditions
Romanian MEP Cristian Bușoi told a conference that personalised medicine has become the “dominant therapy” for treating cancer and other serious health conditions.
Brexit: Fears over environmental and health standards in UK
01 Dec
Brexit: Fears over environmental and health standards in UK
Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness says the decision of the UK to leave the EU could have a “significant impact” on environmental protection, public health and food safety.
To fight in-work poverty, EU needs long-term investments
29 Nov
To fight in-work poverty, EU needs long-term investments
A stronger welfare state is the key to fighting precarious employment, says Neoklis Sylikiotis.
Posting of workers: Protecting against protectionism
29 Nov
Posting of workers: Protecting against protectionism
Mobility needs to be based on clear rules which protect workers’ rights, says Martina Dlabajová.
Commission's social security proposals could provide quality EU mobility
29 Nov
Commission's social security proposals could provide quality EU mobility
New Commission proposals on social security could improve mobility in Europe, says Guillaume Balas.
Impact of Brexit on the EU industry producing household appliances
29 Nov
Impact of Brexit on the EU industry producing household appliances
This position paper seeks to provide an analysis of the key aspects of Brexit that will impact on household appliance manufacturers in Europe. It reflects on the complexity of the current legislative framework regulating our sector, its continuous change and finally, identifies our sector's priorities based on aggregated results of data collection CECED has made among its members.
EU-Africa relations: A renewed partnership with Africa
29 Nov
EU-Africa relations: A renewed partnership with Africa
A Parliament Magazine special supplement marking the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, 29-30 November 2017, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Jo Leinen: German crisis 'poisonous for Europe'
28 Nov
Jo Leinen: German crisis 'poisonous for Europe'
Germany’s failure to form a new government after the recent elections is “poisonous for Europe”, says Jo Leinen.
EU renews Glyphosate licence for five more years
28 Nov
EU renews Glyphosate licence for five more years
Member states break deadlock over controversial weedkiller's continued use
 
Tajani calls for €40bn 'Marshall Plan for Africa'
27 Nov
Tajani calls for €40bn 'Marshall Plan for Africa'
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has called for a €40bn ‘Marshall Plan for Africa’ to help secure a better future for the troubled continent.
High-level conference calls on EU to make Africa a priority
27 Nov
High-level conference calls on EU to make Africa a priority
The closing session of Parliament’s high-level conference on EU-Africa relations summed up key issues that need to be addressed in the upcoming EU-AU summit in the Ivory Coast this week, including corruption, education and jobs.
Movers and Shakers | 27 November 2017
27 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 27 November 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 27 November 2017
EU-Africa: Crucial time in history of continents' relations
27 Nov
EU-Africa: Crucial time in history of continents' relations
A high-level conference hosted by the European Parliament has highlighted the need to improve EU-Africa relations.
Strong EU support for business in Africa
27 Nov
Strong EU support for business in Africa
To stem African migration, Brussels has fashioned an ambitious investment strategy that relies substantially on the European private sector, writes Giles Merritt.
EU-Africa strategy requires real commitment at political and business level
27 Nov
EU-Africa strategy requires real commitment at political and business level
Let’s join efforts to accelerate Africa’s transformation, writes Emma Marcegaglia.
Let’s move on from today’s dystopian tone Partner Content
27 Nov
Let’s move on from today’s dystopian tone
Home appliances are (quietly) changing the modern world for the better writes Paolo Falcioni
Rare diseases: EU can do much more
24 Nov
Rare diseases: EU can do much more
The EU and UN are best placed to help conduct research and spread awareness on rare diseases, says Marek Plura.
Juggling care and daily life: the rare disease challenge
24 Nov
Juggling care and daily life: the rare disease challenge
It is important to shed more light on the social impact of rare diseases, writes Françoise Grossetête.
UK cities will be unable to host European Capital of Culture after Brexit
24 Nov
UK cities will be unable to host European Capital of Culture after Brexit
The exclusion of UK cities from the European Capital of Culture process has been condemned by MEPs.
EDA annual conference highlights importance of cyber defence
24 Nov
EDA annual conference highlights importance of cyber defence
European Defence Agency chief executive Jorge Domecq has called for better cooperation in the fight against cyber warfare.
Eastern Partnership summit kicks off in Brussels
24 Nov
Eastern Partnership summit kicks off in Brussels
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has set out her commitment for Britain to continue to play a critical role in European security after the UK leaves the EU.
5 questions with... Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
23 Nov
5 questions with... Anna Maria Corazza Bildt
Food tourism, tennis and eCommerce.