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
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
09 Apr
Member States must tackle rise in domestic violence, says senior MEP
Evelyn Regner, chair of Parliament’s FEMM committee, has joined others in urging the EU and Member States to increase support for the growing number of domestic violence victims during the COVID-19 crisis.
MEP letter highlights “alarming” lack of funding for disability care and support services
09 Apr
MEP letter highlights “alarming” lack of funding for disability care and support services
The letter calls for the EU’s Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to finance support and care services for persons with disabilities during the crisis.
Movers and Shakers | 9 April 2020
09 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 9 April 2020
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our Movers and Shakers column. 
Unleashing the EU’s power
09 Apr
Unleashing the EU’s power
The European Commission’s new Industrial Strategy is on track to make the bloc more competitive and autonomous, as well as paving the way for a more sustainable future, writes Gwenole Cozigou.
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
09 Apr
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
The EU cannot keep avoiding the refugee and asylum problems on Europe’s external borders, warns the Greens/EFA deputy.
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
08 Apr
International Roma Day: Lessons must be learned from the Coronavirus pandemic
Europe’s Roma are facing a humanitarian disaster, warns Zeljko Jovanovic.
Coordination is key to combating COVID-19
08 Apr
Coordination is key to combating COVID-19
Going it alone in the fight against Coronavirus will lead to a longer battle and higher human and economic costs. The only way out of this is together, writes EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
Pressure mounts on EU to take “swift” action against Hungary
08 Apr
Pressure mounts on EU to take “swift” action against Hungary
MEPs and rights groups have heavily criticised the government of Viktor Orbán for passing an emergency bill that grants the government the power to rule by decree indefinitely.
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
08 Apr
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
Chinese authorities are well-known for fabricating news reports, so why should the world trust them now, asks Marco Respinti.
EU acts to ease concerns European Parliament is being excluded from COVID-19 discussions
08 Apr
EU acts to ease concerns European Parliament is being excluded from COVID-19 discussions
Spanish newspaper claims Parliament’s President David Sassoli being excluded from talks on EU’s response
Coronavirus rescue mission
08 Apr
Coronavirus rescue mission
The EU needs to step up and become much more involved in protecting Europe’s health, argues Victor Negrescu.
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis
08 Apr
International Roma Day: Overcoming prejudices during the Coronavirus crisis

Now, more than ever, we must all have greater empathy and show more solidarity, writes Romeo Franz.
Empower the future of Africa Partner Content
07 Apr
Empower the future of Africa
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is at the forefront of Africa’s new ‘Brain Gain’, writes Colin Mackay
European solidarity
07 Apr
European solidarity
If Europe can come together to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, it can overcome all other challenges, argues Angelika Niebler.
EU response to coronavirus pandemic was “inadequate”, says EU Commissioner
07 Apr
EU response to coronavirus pandemic was “inadequate”, says EU Commissioner
However, the situation has improved, and this is now “not the case” explained Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management.
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
07 Apr
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
The British Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday night as his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
Former MEP Anneliese Dodds given a top job in new-look UK Labour Party
07 Apr
Former MEP Anneliese Dodds given a top job in new-look UK Labour Party
The former deputy for South East England has been given the key role of shadow chancellor in the team unveiled by the party’s new leader Keir Starmer.
Taking COVID-19 to task
07 Apr
Taking COVID-19 to task
Andrea Cozzolino calls for the creation of an EU digital task force to shape Europe’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Children’s rights are human rights
06 Apr
Children’s rights are human rights
The upcoming Children’s Rights Strategy will be an opportunity to mainstream children’s rights in all EU policies, explains Saskia Bricmont.
Movers and Shakers | 3 April 2020
03 Apr
Movers and Shakers | 3 April 2020
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
03 Apr
Political groups welcome emergency unemployment scheme
Two of Parliament’s biggest political groups have welcomed the Commission’s new scheme, which aims to support workers and avoid massive unemployment caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
03 Apr
EU calls for ramp-up in production on vital medical equipment
EU Internal market chief Thierry Breton also warned EU Member States to remove any barriers to free movement of medical supplies.
A deepening health crisis
03 Apr
A deepening health crisis
The Coronavirus pandemic should act as a stark warning for policymakers on the growing threat to healthcare of Antimicrobial resistance, argue Martin Hojsík and Irena Joveva.
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
02 Apr
EU steps up efforts to counter disinformation during COVID-19 crisis
The European Commission has launched a special section on its website where people can fact-check information, including so-called “cures” for the virus.