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
Donald Trump arrives in Brussels
25 May
Donald Trump arrives in Brussels
US President Donald Trump arrived in Belgium on Wednesday to relatively little fanfare but with hopes high that his visit, his first overseas trip as president, could help heal EU-US relations.
EBS: EU must change or face collapse, warns Verhofstadt
24 May
EBS: EU must change or face collapse, warns Verhofstadt
Parliament's ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has warned that the EU faces collapse unless it implements sweeping reforms.
Cyber security is a shared responsibility, EBS told
23 May
Cyber security is a shared responsibility, EBS told
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned that more cyberattacks on the scale of the recent one which paralysed computer systems throughout the world are very likely.
European cheese culture: An international and multidisciplinary symposium
23 May
European cheese culture: An international and multidisciplinary symposium
EU leaders condemn Manchester attack
23 May
EU leaders condemn Manchester attack
Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has led messages of support following the terrorist attacks in Manchester.
EBS: Universal basic income would help reduce inequality
23 May
EBS: Universal basic income would help reduce inequality
Introducing a basic income for all citizens would help reduce inequality and poverty, the European Business Summit was told.
EBS highlights importance of EU single market
23 May
EBS highlights importance of EU single market
The European Business Summit was told on Monday that the EU's single market is supporting millions of jobs and boosting competitiveness throughout Europe.
Can the EU's circular economy apply to ports?
19 May
Can the EU's circular economy apply to ports?
It makes perfect sense for ports to go circular, says Merja Kyllönen, but this will take legislative perseverance.
MEPs back measures to give national parliaments greater say in EU legislation
19 May
MEPs back measures to give national parliaments greater say in EU legislation
MEPs have overwhelmingly backed measures that call for national parliaments to have a greater say on EU legislation.
A sustainable blue economy can boost Europe's tourism
19 May
A sustainable blue economy can boost Europe's tourism
EU coastal regions attract a huge number of tourists each year but they need more support to unlock the full potential of the blue economy, says István Ujhelyi.
Unpaid internships: Complaint launched against Belgium
19 May
Unpaid internships: Complaint launched against Belgium
A legal complaint has been launched on the issue of unpaid internships in Belgium.
European Business Summit 2017: What to expect
19 May
European Business Summit 2017: What to expect
This year's European Business Summit is an opportunity to take part in stimulating debates on the future of Europe.
European Business Summit: What's next for Europe?
19 May
European Business Summit: What's next for Europe?
This year's European Business Summit is well placed to provide a platform for debate between EU stakeholders, explains Arnaud Thysen.
EU Parliament approves new audiovisual services rules
18 May
EU Parliament approves new audiovisual services rules
EU citizens with subscriptions for online films and TV may soon be able to access their content while temporarily in another EU country.
MEPs endorse EU strategy for Syria
18 May
MEPs endorse EU strategy for Syria
MEPs have urged the EU to take a more active role in helping to bring the long-running conflict in Syria to an end.
MEPs demand crackdown on rule of law in Hungary
18 May
MEPs demand crackdown on rule of law in Hungary
Campaigners say that Parliament’s decision to launch a fresh crackdown on Hungary marks a clear red line on the protection of rights.
Green jobs could change the way we live, so what are we waiting for?
18 May
Green jobs could change the way we live, so what are we waiting for?
Green jobs could change the way we live, and the world we live in - what are we waiting for, asks Jean Lambert.
5 questions with... Danuta Hübner
18 May
5 questions with... Danuta Hübner
Academia, crime novels and skiing.
Nato defence chiefs commit to keeping alliance 'ready, relevant and able'
18 May
Nato defence chiefs commit to keeping alliance "ready, relevant and able"
Nato defence chiefs have committed to keeping the western alliance “ready, relevant and able.”
Obesity is a societal problem
18 May
Obesity is a societal problem
The EU’s approach to food advertising to children must change if it is to e­ffectively tackle the obesity epidemic, says Daciana Octavia Sârbu.
Tackling obesity is a political ambition
18 May
Tackling obesity is a political ambition
Obesity is a major public health concern and action must be taken at EU and national level, writes Michèle Rivasi.
Brexit: MEPs discuss Northern Ireland challenge
17 May
Brexit: MEPs discuss Northern Ireland challenge
Northern Irish MEP Jim Nicholson has warned that resolving the Irish border issue in the Brexit talks will be a massive task.
MEPs again reject Commission's money laundering blacklist
17 May
MEPs again reject Commission's money laundering blacklist
MEPs have again rejected a narrow list of countries said to be at risk of money laundering.
Barnier: Clock is ticking on Brexit deal
17 May
Barnier: Clock is ticking on Brexit deal
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has warned that the clock is ticking on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.