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
High time to act on Rule of Law
10 Sep
High time to act on Rule of Law
The European Parliament has done its job, in helping deliver the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. The European Commission now needs to act, writes Petri Sarvamaa
Poland-EU Rule of Law dispute enters a new and potentially game-changing phase
10 Sep
Poland-EU Rule of Law dispute enters a new and potentially game-changing phase
Polish Parliament’s Deputy Speaker warns of ‘drastic solutions’ as European Commission gives go-ahead to introduce punitive fines against Warsaw
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
08 Sep
MEPs quiz Margrethe Vestager over EU’s response to digital disinformation
European Commission’s Executive Vice-President says she hopes that agreement on the DSA and the DMA could be reached by next spring
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
08 Sep
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
The EU’s new, more assertive trade stance is not only necessary and pragmatic, but also the most intelligent course of action, explains INTA Committee vice chair Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
06 Sep
Lugano Convention: Simplest solution for UK is to join EFTA, says Adrián Vázquez Lázara
Legal Affairs Committee chair says reaching a deal on legal cooperation agreement mainly a matter of political will and ‘good predisposition’
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
06 Sep
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
MEP reaction to ministers' focus on mitigating potential 'illegal migration', overwhelmingly critical, ranging from disappointment to anger and despair
Saving the bees: the next step Partner Content
06 Sep
Saving the bees: the next step
EFSA is stepping up its efforts to protect all insect pollinators and the ecosystem services they provide from harmful chemicals and pesticides.
MEPs hit the ground running on EU Own resources debate
03 Sep
MEPs hit the ground running on EU Own resources debate
A new Own Resources framework is imperative, but MEPs must ensure that it applies equally across Member States, won’t impede competitiveness and doesn’t create more problems than solutions, argues Roberts Zīle
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
02 Sep
MEPs grill EU Justice chief Didier Reynders over rule of law breaches
European Commission’s latest annual Rule of Law report branded ‘toothless and spineless’ by LIBE committee MEPs
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
01 Sep
Hahn vs BUDG on the EU’s Own Resources
Commission and Parliament ‘fully aligned’ on need for new Own Resources, despite delay, says EU Budget chief
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice? Partner Content
31 Aug
Are MEPs inadvertently causing animal suffering by going beyond scientific advice?
The European Parliament’s vote in favour of a wider ban on antibiotics will do little to address antimicrobial resistance and undermines veterinary care across Europe.
A Never-Ending Story
31 Aug
A Never-Ending Story
European Commission has expressed serious concern over recent data received from Italy in the ongoing Lettori discrimination proceedings, explains Henry Rodgers
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
26 Aug
European Commission rejects MEPs’ demand to take legal action on rule-of-law violations
Ursula von der Leyen says MEPs had not provided enough evidence of rule-of-law breaches and that EU Executive had ‘not been properly called upon to act’
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
23 Aug
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
Belarus is becoming ever more troublesome for Europe, especially for its immediate EU neighbours, reports Andreas Rogal
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
20 Aug
Offshore Energy: all of Europe should benefit from offshore generation capacity
Europe is richly endowed with the potential for offshore electrical generation, but the power – and benefits - must be able to flow throughout the continent, argues Pernille Weiss.
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
19 Aug
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
High Representative Josep Borrell updates MEPs on rapidly-changing situation in Afghanistan during extraordinary joint session on Thursday
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
19 Aug
Offshore Energy: it’s time for the EU to lead by example in renewables
Europe has the renewable energy sources to lead the world – but first it must have the infrastructure to support its rollout, says Niels Fuglsang.
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
18 Aug
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
MEPs calling for extensive EU action on accepting refugees and protecting ‘those who worked and cooperated with us’
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
18 Aug
Poland and the Rule of Law: What next in the battle between the EU and the Polish government?
European Commission ‘analysing’ Polish government’s response to questions over controversial law enabling sanctions against judges, says Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
18 Aug
EU Energy Policy: Practice, not theory
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is not a bad thing in theory, but for a number of reasons it risks becoming one, believes Karen Melchior.
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
18 Aug
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
European and international community must come together to protect those fleeing persecution, argue MEPs
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
16 Aug
Offshore Energy: we need a strategy to fill the sails of offshore energy generation
Maximising wind and wave power will be pivotal in realising the green transition – the Offshore Renewable Energy strategy shows how we can make this a reality, believes Morten Petersen.
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
12 Aug
European Commission recommends ‘No’ for Lugano as Brexit fallout intensifies
EU Executive argues that Lugano Convention is a ‘Single Market Instrument’ and therefore UK ineligible for membership
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
11 Aug
SMEs & the Recovery: From slogans to action
EU and national policymakers need to combine their economic recovery strategies with policies tackling the historical challenges facing SMEs, explains Josianne Cutajar.