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
Karmenu Vella: Green Week will show how traditional blue collar jobs can become part of green transition
17 May
Karmenu Vella: Green Week will show how traditional blue collar jobs can become part of green transition
European environment, maritime affairs and fisheries Commissioner Karmenu Vella on what to expect from this year's EU Green Week activities, the importance of the blue economy and the job potential of acting green.
On Brexit, bottom lines and what Theresa May can learn from Mike Tyson
17 May
On Brexit, bottom lines and what Theresa May can learn from Mike Tyson
Tony Blair's former chief of staff Jonathan Powell hopes to use his experience to secure a Brexit deal that works for business.
Diageo's commitment to better consumer information
16 May
Diageo's commitment to better consumer information
Diageo believes people have a right to know what is in their drinks.
Weber and Pittella hail Macron's victory
16 May
Weber and Pittella hail Macron's victory
The leaders of Parliament's two biggest groups agree that Macron's victory in France is a good sign for Europe.
Alcohol labelling issue is not as simple as it seems
16 May
Alcohol labelling issue is not as simple as it seems
Alcohol labelling is not as simple as it seems and health campaigners should be wary of unintended consequences, writes Christopher Snowdon.
Parliamentary groups in row over Hungary
16 May
Parliamentary groups in row over Hungary
Parliament is set to vote on a resolution on Hungary on Wednesday, which the EPP group has refused to back.
Alcohol labelling should be about what's best for consumers - not industry
16 May
Alcohol labelling should be about what's best for consumers - not industry
When it comes to labelling, there is no reason to treat alcohol differently from other drinks, argues Glenis Willmott.
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
16 May
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
By asking the alcohol industry to come up with ways to regulate itself, the Commission is making things very easy for itself - but not for innovative micro-enterprises, writes Renate Sommer.
Alcohol labelling: Meeting consumer demands is a must Partner Content
16 May
Alcohol labelling: Meeting consumer demands is a must
Meeting consumer demands is a must, says Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Current file on alcohol labelling is only tinkering around the edges
16 May
Current file on alcohol labelling is only tinkering around the edges
Self-regulation has failed and it's time for real legislative reform on alcohol labelling, says Lynn Boylan.
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
16 May
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
Listing nutritional information on alcohol labels will help consumers make healthier choices, writes Vytenis Andriukaitis.
Could Scotland join EFTA after Brexit?
15 May
Could Scotland join EFTA after Brexit?
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has flagged up the possibility of Scotland joining the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as part of a phased approach to rejoining the EU after Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2017
15 May
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 15 May 2017
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
15 May
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
Nato members face numerous challenges, and the only way to tackle them is to work together, writes Eva Kaili.
Issue 455 | 15 May 2017
15 May
Issue 455 | 15 May 2017
Karmenu Vella interview, Green Week, EU Maritine Day, European Business Summit preview, Alcohol Labelling, Food Waste, Nato summit, Plant Health, european Steel Day, 5 questions with Danuta Hübner and more...
Donald Trump urged to stick to Paris climate deal
15 May
Donald Trump urged to stick to Paris climate deal
Swedish MEP Linnéa Engström has warned that US President Donald Trump is sending all the wrong signals by the continued uncertainty over whether he will pull the US out of the Paris agreement.
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
15 May
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
The urgency to reduce food waste is such that MEPs were able to put their political differences aside to try and find solutions.
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
15 May
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
Food waste occurs across the entire supply and consumption chain, therefore no single regulation will be able to solve the problem, writes Biljana Borzan.
Is it time to reform the European electoral system?
12 May
Is it time to reform the European electoral system?
Former UK MEP Andrew Duff says Brexit and Emmanuel Macron's election as President in France offers a unique chance to radically change Europe's election system.
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
12 May
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
Europe could soon be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, warns Vadym Rabinovych.
Brexit: Citizens' rights must be priority, say MEPs
12 May
Brexit: Citizens' rights must be priority, say MEPs
Parliament's Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, has said his institution, not member states, should first decide if sufficient progress has been made on the UK's divorce settlement with the UK.
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
12 May
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
Six months on from Parliament's adoption of the plant protection report, shadow rapporteur Viorica Dăncilă reflects on some key questions.
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted Partner Content
12 May
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted, warns Baldissera Giovani.
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
12 May
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
We need to prioritise plant health, and not just in a crisis, argues Anthea McIntyre.