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
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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
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Op-ed: EU's Russian speakers are an opportunity, not a risk
07 May Culture & Arts
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Five reasons why even a basic Brexit deal is better than nothing
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A deal would avoid tariffs, unlock supplementary benefits, allow for EU and UK customs co-operation, ensure the Northern Ireland protocol is implemented sustainably and provide a platform on which to build a deeper relationship in the future.
EU Trade Chief’s job on the line after Covid-19 lockdown rules breach
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has asked EU trade Commissioner Phil Hogan to “fully explain” the circumstances surrounding his controversial attendance at a golf club dinner in Ireland.
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
24 Aug
UK playing ‘detrimental poker game’ with EU on Brexit talks, says Senior MEP
David McAllister, who chairs the European Parliament’s UK coordination group, told this website that time is running out on reaching an agreement by end of October deadline.
EU says Brexit talks are ‘going backwards’
21 Aug
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Michel Barnier says UK showing ‘no willingness’ to take on board EU's priorities as latest round ends without a breakthrough.
Senior MEPs condemn violence and torture in Belarus and demand ‘new and free’ elections
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Call for European Commission to ‘walk the talk’ on upholding rule of law.
EU leaders reject Belarus presidential election result
20 Aug
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The August 9 poll has been condemned by the EU, with sanctions announced against Belarusian officials involved in election fraud and abuse of protesters.
Dieselgate: Calls for European car manufacturers to end legal delays and agree compromise settlement Partner Content
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Setting Europe on course for sustainable shipping
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The maritime sector kept the global economy going when much of the world was locked down earlier this year. Now this vital sector needs our support, argues Adina Valean.
Parliament’s EPP Group calls for sanctions against Belarusian President and law enforcement leaders
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The executive made the pledge on Sunday at an international virtual conference on assistance and support to Beirut.
A sustainable maritime transport sector
10 Aug
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The EU has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism after a huge blast devastated the port area of the capital Beirut on Tuesday.
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06 Aug
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With increases in cases being seen in several countries, notably Belgium, the executive warned that “now is not the time to let our guard down.”
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Europe needs to be independent from foreign technology if it wants to achieve digital sovereignty, especially when it comes to the security of our critical infrastructure, argues Axel Voss.