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
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
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Coronavirus: EU struggling to show solidarity in face of ‘existential’ crisis
21 Apr
Coronavirus: EU struggling to show solidarity in face of ‘existential’ crisis
The European Union risks losing credibility if it fails to deliver some sort of fiscal union, warns Charles Grant.
Commission warns EU ‘will have to live with’ COVID-19 until vaccine found
21 Apr
Commission warns EU ‘will have to live with’ COVID-19 until vaccine found
Addressing a parliamentary committee on Tuesday, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said, “Right now, we are in the middle of a war.”
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
21 Apr
How to stop the Coronavirus pandemic disrupting a green future
Stimulating the post-Coronavirus economic recovery through investment in climate Action will help set the world back on its green path, explains Vanora Bennett
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
21 Apr
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
The EU must take action on the supply of faulty Chinese healthcare equipment including COVID-19 testing kits and face masks, argues Gianna Gancia
Averting the next public health crisis
21 Apr
Averting the next public health crisis
Parliament’s newly-formed Interest Group on AMR is committed to ensuring antimicrobial resistance remains high on the EU policy agenda, explain Sarah Wiener, Nicolae Ștefănuță and Tiemo Wölken.
Europe’s future growth strategy
21 Apr
Europe’s future growth strategy
EU policymakers need to consider the impact of the Coronavirus crisis and adapt its growth policy initiatives accordingly, argues Siegfried Mureşan.
MEPs vote by overwhelming majority for fresh fiscal efforts to tackle Coronavirus
20 Apr
MEPs vote by overwhelming majority for fresh fiscal efforts to tackle Coronavirus
The EU has already announced huge investment in addressing the crisis but MEPs want further action.
EU accused of initially ‘not being up to the task’ of tackling COVID-19
20 Apr
EU accused of initially ‘not being up to the task’ of tackling COVID-19
S&D leader Iratxe García’s remarks come ahead of an EU summit this week and follows an apology last week to Italy and other states by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about how the EU first reacted to the crisis.
Issue 513 | 20 April 2020
20 Apr
Issue 513 | 20 April 2020
ECR deputy Assita Kanko is our latest cover star. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis she shares her thoughts on Europe’s response to the pandemic and how the European Union can emerge from this critical period a stronger, wiser and more unified force.
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations
17 Apr
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations

Coronavirus crisis makes Brexit transition extension more likely, suggests David McAllister.
Donald Trump under fire for suspending funding to WHO
16 Apr
Donald Trump under fire for suspending funding to WHO
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has joined others in saying he “deeply regrets” the US decision to freeze funding to the World Health Organization amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
16 Apr
Von der Leyen apologises for EU’s initial lack of Coronavirus preparedness
The President of the European Commission has offered a “heartfelt apology” for the EU’s initial response to the Coronavirus crisis, which has been widely criticised for being too slow.
WEBINAR: Disease outbreaks and the EU’s precautionary measures Partner Content
16 Apr
WEBINAR: Disease outbreaks and the EU’s precautionary measures
An online event brought to you by PA International that will look at the listeriosis victims’ perspective
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now Partner Content
16 Apr
Digital technologies can help us tackle Coronavirus, but we need to invest now
The tech industry has been at the forefront of society’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, writes Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl.
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
15 Apr
A trial and error response to the Coronavirus
Europe cannot afford this kind of approach when the economy is in free fall, argues László Andor.
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
15 Apr
Brexit no longer visible on our radar
UK’s inaction on Withdrawal Agreement negotiations raising concern, says Danuta Hübner.
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
15 Apr
Letter from Italy: A snapshot of solidarity and fortitude
Italy has been in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic for weeks on end – a country pushed to its limits. But amid the pain Italians have shown remarkable resilience and unity, writes Roger Casale.
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
14 Apr
Member States hope to start easing Coronavirus restrictions
The European Commission is set to announce a “roadmap to exit” the Coronavirus lockdown across the EU.
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
14 Apr
Broadening the EU’s strategic autonomy
Investing in education and innovation enriches our ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances and is crucial to ensuring our continued wellbeing, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho.
Technologically advancing Europe
10 Apr
Technologically advancing Europe
Key Enabling Technologies can help the EU achieve many of its ambitions, but only if protected from global competitors, argues Ivars Ijabs.
Extension to Brexit deadline ‘virtually inevitable’ amid Coronavirus crisis, say MEPs
10 Apr
Extension to Brexit deadline ‘virtually inevitable’ amid Coronavirus crisis, say MEPs
MEPs from across the political divide insist that the UK should agree to a delay in order to avoid a possible no-deal Brexit.
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
10 Apr
Horizon Europe: Grounds for investment
Horizon Europe is the best tool at hand to reach our economic and social goals, but it needs more support, argues Christian Ehler.
New horizons for European investment
10 Apr
New horizons for European investment
Europe must recognise the excellent work of its researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, now and in the future, writes Mariya Gabriel.
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
09 Apr
EU Industrial strategy: More ambition, faster implementation
The Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the urgency of delivering a viable EU industrial strategy, writes Patrizia Toia.