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
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
16 Jun
European Development Days 2016 kicks off in Brussels
New support for energy and green business were announced at the opening of this year's European Development Days.
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
15 Jun
Bart Somers: Cities and local authorities best placed to tackle forces of radicalisation
Unlike many of its neighbouring cities, none of Mechelen's youths have fled to Syria or Iraq. Here, Mayor Bart Somers explains the secrets of the city's successful anti-radicalisation strategy.
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
15 Jun
Ukraine reforms sending 'good signal' to EU
Ukraine's top criminal prosecutor has warned the country's criminal networks that he will conduct a "fishing expedition for big fish."
The Energy Union? It starts at home
15 Jun
The Energy Union? It starts at home

The Energy Union? It starts at home
5 questions with... Maria Arena
15 Jun
5 questions with... Maria Arena
Bombardier, plants and surprises.
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
15 Jun
Brexit referendum: The battle for Britain
As the Brexit referendum looms ever closer, which side will emerge victorious? That depends who you ask. Here, Glenis Willmott, Catherine Bearder, Emma McClarkin and Roger Helmer discuss the potential breakaway from the EU and whether the UK will thrive as a world leader away from Brussels.
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
15 Jun
Federbet: Match fixing in Europe has reached 'epidemic' proportions
Match fixing at sporting events in Europe has reached "epidemic" proportions, it has been claimed.
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
14 Jun
ECJ grants UK restrictions on child tax benefits and tax credits
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Britain has a right to protect its public finances from benefits tourism by imposing tests on EU citizens moving here and claiming benefits.
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
14 Jun
Parliament slams Commission's 'unworkable' gun law proposals
MEPs from across the political divide have joined forces in condemning Commission gun law proposals as "unworkable."
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
14 Jun
It's time for REACH to deliver on animal welfare
The upcoming review is a chance to strengthen safeguards against animal testing and help REACH regain its position as a world-leading piece of legislation, writes Keith Taylor.
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
14 Jun
REACH simplification should be about more than SMEs
When it comes to fixing the current problems with REACH, SMEs' concerns are addressed, and there are more pressing issues to be dealt with, argues Martin Häusling.
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
14 Jun
REACH simplification should focus on making authorisation timely and cost-effective
While safety should always come first when assessing the effects of chemical substances, an unfair financial and administrative burden is being placed on companies, writes Nicola Caputo.
Issue 436 | 13 June 2016
13 Jun
Issue 436 | 13 June 2016
Pre-Brexit referendum special issue, 2030 Climate and Energy Framework, Sustainable Energy Week preview, PMR, REACH Simplification, Circular Economy, 5 Questions with Maria Arena and more…
Brexit: Leave campaign seizes upon new citizenship data
13 Jun
Brexit: Leave campaign seizes upon new citizenship data
The Leave camp in the Brexit debate in the UK have seized upon new data that show that member states granted citizenship to almost 900,000 people in 2014.
Parliament gears up to debate new EU firearms legislation
13 Jun
Parliament gears up to debate new EU firearms legislation
Battlelines are being drawn in Parliament ahead of a crunch debate this week on new EU firearms legislation.
eHealth could solve healthcare's biggest challenges
13 Jun
eHealth could solve healthcare's biggest challenges
A leading expert has urged member states to take advantage of a "new wave" of technological innovation in health systems.
Brexit would take years, warns Tusk
13 Jun
Brexit would take years, warns Tusk
European Council President Donald Tusk has warned that the UK could face up to seven years of limbo if voters choose to leave the EU later this month.
No compromise on air quality Partner Content
13 Jun
No compromise on air quality
EU and national policymakers need to place more emphasis on the use of alternative fuels, argues Cécile Nourigat.
EU Sustainable Energy Week: A chance to revive the Paris positivity
13 Jun
EU Sustainable Energy Week: A chance to revive the Paris positivity
The post-COP21 optimism has given way to hard work on the part of policymakers, with much more to come, writes Seán Kelly.
Movers and Shakers | 13 June 2016
13 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 13 June 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 13 June 2016
EFSI can help EU realise its COP21 ambitions
13 Jun
EFSI can help EU realise its COP21 ambitions
The historic Paris agreement was a watershed moment, and EFSI can now help bring investors and policymakers together to make these promises a reality, writes Miguel Arias Cañete.
EU Commission presents COP21 ratification proposals
10 Jun
EU Commission presents COP21 ratification proposals
Greens/EFA group MEP Bas Eickhout says the EU must continue to "take the lead" on "raising global ambitions" in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Euroscepticism on the rise across Europe
10 Jun
Euroscepticism on the rise across Europe
A respected Brussels-based think tank warns that a Brexit would strengthen the "rowing populist and nationalist forces".
Effective PNR systems must integrate privacy by design Partner Content
10 Jun
Effective PNR systems must integrate privacy by design
Building intelligence into borders will be key to the effective use of PNR data, says Ray Batt.