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
Aung San Suu Kyi faces further EU criticism
19 Sep
Aung San Suu Kyi faces further EU criticism
Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has again faced criticism, this time after she claimed Myanmar had nothing to fear from international scrutiny.
German elections: Angela Merkel should not ignore migration crisis
19 Sep
German elections: Angela Merkel should not ignore migration crisis
Two years after her decision to welcome thousands of refugees into Germany, Angela Merkel has completely shut the topic out of her electoral campaign, writes Jo Leinen.
Will Europe embrace precise plant breeding or further frustrate innovation? Partner Content
18 Sep
Will Europe embrace precise plant breeding or further frustrate innovation?
We urgently need legal certainty to support innovation in plant breeding in the EU, writes Arjen van Tunen. 
Commission presents new EU industrial policy strategy
18 Sep
Commission presents new EU industrial policy strategy
The European Commission has published a renewed EU industrial policy strategy, which aims to turn the EU into a world leader in innovation, digitisation and decarbonisation.
EU joins forces with UN to tackle violence against women
18 Sep
EU joins forces with UN to tackle violence against women
The EU has joined forces with the UN in a new bid to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls.
Tajani: May must use Florence speech to present concrete proposals
18 Sep
Tajani: May must use Florence speech to present concrete proposals
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged UK Prime Minister Theresa May to use her major Brexit speech in Florence on Friday to “come clean” with the British public about how much Britain needs cooperation with the EU on key issues.
Movers and Shakers | 18 September 2017
18 Sep
Movers and Shakers | 18 September 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 September 2017
Electoral reform is a good example of what the EU can do post-Brexit, says Andrew Duff
15 Sep
Electoral reform is a good example of what the EU can do post-Brexit, says Andrew Duff
The European Parliament's soon-to-be empty seats can be put to good use, says former ALDE MEP
Mixed response to radical proposals to cut the number of European parliament seats after Brexit
15 Sep
Mixed response to radical proposals to cut the number of European parliament seats after Brexit
The proposal, drafted by two senior deputies, aims to bring down the number of seats from 751 to 700 MEPs.
Rohingya crisis: MEPs set to vote on possible sanctions against Myanmar
14 Sep
Rohingya crisis: MEPs set to vote on possible sanctions against Myanmar
As the crisis of Rohingya Muslims worsens, British MEP Amjad Bashir has called for a comprehensive set of international sanctions against Myanmar.
5 questions with... Merja Kyllönen
14 Sep
5 questions with... Merja Kyllönen
Sauna, accordeon and laughter.
EU industrial policy strategy met with mixed response
14 Sep
EU industrial policy strategy met with mixed response
European Commission plans to beef up EU industrial policy have been greeted with a mixed response.
Gianni Pittella: EU is successfully reinventing itself
14 Sep
Gianni Pittella: EU is successfully reinventing itself
Parliament's S&D group leader, Gianni Pittella, has said that despite recent major setbacks, including Brexit and the migration and financial crises, the EU is now successfully reinventing itself.
Manfred Weber: UK still thinks it can cherry pick in Brexit talks
14 Sep
Manfred Weber: UK still thinks it can cherry pick in Brexit talks
Parliament's EPP group leader, Manfred Weber, has again accused the UK of cherry picking in the current Brexit talks.
European Parliament discusses ETS
13 Sep
European Parliament discusses ETS
On September 11, a debate took place on the EU Emissions Trading System at the European Parliament Plenary session in Strasbourg.
Clean energy package review: Watchword should be 'simplicity' Partner Content
13 Sep
Clean energy package review: Watchword should be 'simplicity'
'Simplicity' should be the watchword for reviewing the clean energy package, writes Peter Styles.
Clean Energy: Facing the reality of climate change
13 Sep
Clean Energy: Facing the reality of climate change
Policymakers must be bold enough to allow the EU's renewable energy sector to grow and become globally competitive, writes Patrizia Toia.
Jean-Claude Juncker: EU has window of opportunity to reform itself
13 Sep
Jean-Claude Juncker: EU has window of opportunity to reform itself
Innovative measures needed to “win the hearts and minds” of citizens, says European Commission chief in State of the Union address.
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
12 Sep
Dieselgate: Outside of the EU, nobody is interested in diesel technology, argues Bas Eickhout
Greens MEP says the European Commission should introduces plans to ensure compliance of environmental standards.
Theresa May to meet with MEPs
12 Sep
Theresa May to meet with MEPs
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to discuss Brexit directly with MEPs, it has emerged.
Corina Crețu talks cohesion policy: It's up to us to do more with less
12 Sep
Corina Crețu talks cohesion policy: It's up to us to do more with less
European regional policy Commissioner Corina Crețu on the importance of cohesion policy, what it will look like in the future, and what Brexit might mean for Europe's regions.
Issue 460 | 11 September 2017
12 Sep
Issue 460 | 11 September 2017
Corina Crețu Interview, Clean Energy, EU-Brazil trade, Biotech Week, Antimicrobial Resistance, Jobs and Growth, Copyright Reform, German Elections, 5 questions with Merja Kyllönen and more.
Copyright reform: 'Neighbouring right' will get in the way of quality journalism
12 Sep
Copyright reform: 'Neighbouring right' will get in the way of quality journalism
A new publishers' right would end up boosting fake news, warns Julia Reda.
EU copyright law urgently needs reforming
12 Sep
EU copyright law urgently needs reforming
The ever-changing technological landscape means Europe urgently needs updated, harmonised copyright rules, writes Axel Voss.