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
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
30 Oct
Biofuels: EU must distinguish between good and bad crops
It’s crucial not to put all biofuels in the same basket, and differentiate the good from the bad, argues Jadwiga Wiśniewska.
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
30 Oct
EU needs clear perspective for the role of biofuels
The use of biofuels has, in many cases, proven to be extremely beneficial, writes Marijana Petir.
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
27 Oct
EU must offer mediation in Catalonia crisis, say MEPs
The Greens in Parliament have called for calm heads after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asked senators to approve direct rule over Catalonia.
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
26 Oct
EU Parliament to send delegation to Malta
Parliament has agreed to send a delegation to Malta to look into alleged cases of money laundering and corruption.
5 questions with... Marek Plura
26 Oct
5 questions with... Marek Plura
Marek Plura (EPP, PL) is a member of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee.
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy Partner Content
26 Oct
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, climate and economy
Nord Stream 2 benefits consumers, the climate and the economy, writes Alex Barnes.
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
26 Oct
Energy union: It's time for more ambition
An ambitious energy union takes cooperation and compromise, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Energy union is all-encompassing
26 Oct
Energy union is all-encompassing
The energy union is a clear economic opportunity that benefits all sectors, not just energy, says Dominique Ristori.
Member states delay glyphosate decision
25 Oct
Member states delay glyphosate decision
A final decision on whether the EU will renew the license for glyphosate, the controversial weed killer, has now been postponed until next month.
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
25 Oct
MEPs throw their weight behind #MeToo campaign
MEPs in plenary discussed sexual harassment in the European Parliament.
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
25 Oct
MEPs call for more disclosure on EU Parliament sexual harassment claims
Parliament has been told that the files of 15 MEPs who have been accused of sexual harassment must immediately be opened for public scrutiny.
Mainstreaming mental health
25 Oct
Mainstreaming mental health
Mental health may not be a core EU competence, but policymakers are doing what they can to tackle the issue.
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders Partner Content
25 Oct
Early detection is key to tackling brain disorders
Early detection and integrated healthcare are key to tackling brain disorders, argues David Nutt.
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
25 Oct
Mental health: EU must recognise the challenges and adopt exceptional measures
The EU must find more innovative ways for its policies to have an impact on mental health, says Adina Vălean.
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
25 Oct
EU must highlight importance of mental health in all policies
Recognition of the importance of mental health is increasing, but it’s crucial for Parliament to ensure more action is taken, writes Deirdre Clune.
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
24 Oct
Malta: MEPs call for Prime Minister Muscat to resign
The Maltese government has been urged to quit over its “failure to properly investigate allegations of money-laundering.”
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
24 Oct
EU Parliament votes to ban glyphosate within five years
Parliament has formally objected to the Commission’s proposal to extend the EU licence for glyphosate-based herbicides by 10 years.
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
24 Oct
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace encouraged to come forward
Women working in the EU who have experienced sexual harassment are being encouraged to come forward.
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
24 Oct
MEPs warn against UK government plans for EU nationals
MEPs have written a letter to UK interior minister Amber Rudd complaining about plans to  to force EU nationals to add their names to a register in the transition period immediately after Brexit. 
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy Partner Content
24 Oct
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy
Strategic industries with sustainable value chains are the basis of Europe’s new economy, writes Kjetil Ebbesberg.
Reindustrialisation is essential to relaunching EU economy
24 Oct
Reindustrialisation is essential to relaunching EU economy
It’s time to recognise the importance of our industrial sector and bring production back to Europe, argues Patrizia Toia.
Elżbieta Bieńkowska: EU industry must adapt to remain competitive
24 Oct
Elżbieta Bieńkowska: EU industry must adapt to remain competitive
European internal market, industry, entrepreneurship and SMEs Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska shares her plans for boosting the EU’s industrial competitiveness, avoiding another dieselgate scandal and keeping up with disruptive technology.
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
23 Oct
MEPs descend on Strasbourg for second plenary this month
Brexit, posted workers directive and more on this week's plenary agenda.
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’ Partner Content
23 Oct
Bioplastics: Helping the EU ‘close the loop’
Bioplastics are a key element in Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, writes Hasso von Pogrell