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
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
26 May
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator speaks to foreign affairs MEPs about the latest developments in EU's cooperation with third countries for counter-terrorism.
EU quotas for Netflix widely criticised
25 May
EU quotas for Netflix widely criticised
On-demand digital services like Netflix and Amazon face a call that at least 20 per cent of the catalogues they offer to EU subscribers should be made in Europe.
EU Commission presents new geo-blocking proposals
25 May
EU Commission presents new geo-blocking proposals
The European Commission has unveiled a three-pronged plan to boost eCommerce by tackling geo-blocking and making cross-border parcel delivery "more affordable and efficient."
Andrew Duff: Brexit would be 'long and painful'
25 May
Andrew Duff: Brexit would be 'long and painful'
Former MEP Andrew Duff has predicted that Britain's "complex" relationship with the EU would ensure a "long and potentially painful" withdrawal in the case of a Brexit vote next month. 
Valdis Dombrovskis: EU economic recovery 'edgy'
25 May
Valdis Dombrovskis: EU economic recovery 'edgy'
European Euro and social dialogue Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says that Europe's economic recovery is "edgy" and reform efforts should be "redoubled".
Europe breathes sigh of relief as far-right narrowly loses Austrian presidential election
25 May
Europe breathes sigh of relief as far-right narrowly loses Austrian presidential election
The final result put Norbert Hofer, of the Freedom Party, on 49.7 per cent and the Greens' Alexander Van der Bellen on 50.3 per cent - the biggest vote share for the far right in Europe since 1945.
Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
25 May
Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
European Commission must ensure that proposed new rules don't handicap Europe's packaging industry.
EU green economy to boost quality employment
25 May
EU green economy to boost quality employment
Transitioning to a green economy will help to boost quality European jobs, argues Jean Lambert.
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
24 May
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
Claims that EU rules are holding Britain back or that they prevent the UK from dealing more with fast-growing Asia 'are not supported by facts'.
Childhood Cancer Survivors: The Right to Live A Normal Life Partner Content
24 May
Childhood Cancer Survivors: The Right to Live A Normal Life
Overcoming cancer is possible today, but many European childhood cancer survivors still suffer from considerable treatment-related side-effects throughout their lives. 
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi
24 May
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi
DISCUSSION | Why Culture Matters Senior Lecturer Radu Cinpoes in conversation with artist Dan Perjovschi.
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
24 May
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
A new report says Europe has come a long way since the height of the euro crisis and unemployment is falling noticeably across most of the EU.
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
24 May
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has condemned the "overblown rhetoric" of the Brexit campaign, adding that the Out camp has "totally failed" to spell out a "coherent vision" of life outside the EU.
Effective ETS reform must resolve issue of indirect carbon costs compensation Partner Content
24 May
Effective ETS reform must resolve issue of indirect carbon costs compensation
Ensuring compensation for indirect costs will be pivotal in making ETS work for power-intensive industries, argues Gerd Götz.
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
24 May
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
The European Commission has shown leniency to Eurozone countries that have either failed or just failed to reach the budget deficit and national debt objectives.
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
23 May
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 May 2016
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
23 May
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
A senior Austrian MEP has voiced concern at the possibility of her country electing the first far-right head of state in Europe since 1945.
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
23 May
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
Warning follows German industry fears that Brexit would cause 'major damage'.
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
23 May
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
The Turkish Parliament has been condemned after it adopted a law stripping over 130 MPs of their parliamentary immunity. 
CAP can help promote green farming practices
23 May
CAP can help promote green farming practices
The EU is taking great strides to promote green farming practices through the reformed common agricultural policy, explains Czesław Siekierski.
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
20 May
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
But Senior German MEP cautions that it will still be necessary to "keep a constant eye" on Kiev's reform process.
Morten Messerschmidt calls on EU institutions to end deadlock over STS proposals
20 May
Morten Messerschmidt calls on EU institutions to end deadlock over STS proposals
Danish ECR deputy says the Parliament’s main political groups are obstructing the adoption of EU rules on STS-securitisation in a bid to gain concessions over stalled talks on creating a common bank deposit insurance scheme.
 
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
20 May
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
Negotiations on cooperation and trade agreements between the EU and Thailand will only begin following return to democracy, Werner Langen warns.
Planned EU quotas for on-demand services anger broadcasters
19 May
Planned EU quotas for on-demand services anger broadcasters
Controversial EU plans for a big shakeup of Europe's online video sector are set to prove a turn off for some broadcasters.