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
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
23 Oct
Fertilisers regulation: EU must keep the door open to innovation
To truly benefit farmers and foster innovation, the new EU fertilisers regulation must be technologically neutral, says Jan Huitema.
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
23 Oct
MEPs set to vote on controversial glyphosate proposals
MEPs are set to vote this week on the marketing authorisation of controversial herbicide, glyphosate.
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 23 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 October 2017
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs Partner Content
23 Oct
EU needs connectivity to reach SDGs
Europe needs connectivity if it is to reach its sustainable development goals, writes Charles Ding.
ICT companies can be SDG champions
23 Oct
ICT companies can be SDG champions
The ICT sector can be a driver in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
23 Oct
Issue 463 | 23 October 2017
Elżbieta Bieńkowska interview, New Industrial Policy Strategy, Mental Health, Sustainable Innovation,Biofuels,Energy Union, Cardiovascular Disease, Cohesion Policy, SME Week, 5 questions with Marek Plura and more.
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
20 Oct
EU leaders adopt conciliatory tone following Council summit
Detailed trade issues are already going on behind the scenes between the EU and UK, Syed Kamall has revealed.
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
20 Oct
Vytenis Andriukaitis: 'One health' approach key to animal health policies
Policymakers and the animal health industry have a duty to work together, says EU's health and food safety Commissioner
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
20 Oct
EU agencies discuss need for greater public trust in their work
The European ombudsman, the EU’s official watchdog, says there is a need for greater public trust in the work of EU agencies.
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
20 Oct
Europe braces for salmonella outbreak
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has voiced concern at the new outbreak of salmonella across Europe.
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
20 Oct
EU beefs up anti-terrorism funding
The EU has announced that it will put €18.5m this year and over €100m next year of funding towards tackling terrorism.
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
18 Oct
MEPs call on EU Commission to investigate murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
MEPs from across the political divide have demanded a deep and thorough investigation by the Commission into the murder of Maltese investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia.
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
18 Oct
EU urged to do more to combat poverty
Campaigners have joined forces to call for more concerted action to combat poverty and social exclusion.
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
18 Oct
Future of cohesion policy to involve 'radical rethink'
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu has warned that the upcoming review of the EU’s regional funding policy will be tough and difficult. 
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
17 Oct
Charles Tannock: UK must continue to cooperate with EU on security issues
UK MEP Charles Tannock has told a conference that security “must remain a priority” in the future relationship between the UK and EU.
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
17 Oct
Juncker and May fail to impress after latest Brexit meeting
MEPs have been left unimpressed by the outcome of a meeting in Brussels on Monday between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
16 Oct
Claude Moraes: UK must provide further clarity on post-Brexit security cooperation
As UK Prime Minister Theresa May made a fresh bid to end the Brexit deadlock, senior Labour MEP Claude Moraes has called for further clarity on the UK’s plans to quit the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2017
16 Oct
Movers and Shakers | 16 October 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 16 October 2017
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia
16 Oct
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia
CEN, CENELEC and SARSO enable concrete cooperation opportunities between Europe and South Asia.
The Emperor’s new clothes Partner Content
16 Oct
The Emperor’s new clothes
It’s neither wise nor safe for EU policymakers to dismiss new breeding techniques as ‘dangerous’ without any real consideration of the facts, argues Hannes Kollist.
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
16 Oct
Issue 462 | 09 October 2017
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge Interview, Gender Equality, Health and Safety, Future of Food, Spirit Drinks Regulation, Brexit, Energy Labelling, Plastics Strategy, 5 questions with Antanas Guoga and more.
Will Brexit happen?
13 Oct
Will Brexit happen?
Former UK Europe minister Denis MacShane has predicted that Britain will not, after all, leave the EU.
Single Digital Gateway
12 Oct
Single Digital Gateway
On October 10, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held its thirteenth meeting. The topic of debate was the Single Digital Gateway.
Katainen: ICT can play significant role in achieving SDGs
12 Oct
Katainen: ICT can play significant role in achieving SDGs
European Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen has told a conference the ICT sector can play a significant role in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).