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
Mariya Gabriel nominated as Bulgaria’s European Commissioner
11 May
Mariya Gabriel nominated as Bulgaria’s European Commissioner
The Bulgarian government has officially announced the nomination of the EPP group deputy as the country’s new Commissioner.
ECJ to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' ECI
10 May
ECJ to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' ECI
European Court of Justice to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' Citizens' Initiative (ECI).
Brexit could have serious impact on maritime regions
09 May
Brexit could have serious impact on maritime regions
The organisation representing Europe's maritime and outermost regions has warned that Brexit could have a serious impact on its members.
Urban regenerations reconsidered: FosterREG’s workshops and web-streamed conference Partner Content
09 May
Urban regenerations reconsidered: FosterREG’s workshops and web-streamed conference
FosterREG not only provided a professional forum for discussion and debate, but also prepared valuable reports on how to foster public capacity to employ sustainable urban renovations. It is a great success, claims Paweł Nowakowski.
Doing more together for the future of Europe Partner Content
09 May
Doing more together for the future of Europe
Rolf Tarrach outlines what the future of Europe could look like from the Universities perspective.
Panama Papers: Maltese Prime Minister attacked for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
09 May
Panama Papers: Maltese Prime Minister attacked for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has come under fresh attack for again refusing to appear before MEPs to discuss the Panama Papers scandal.
French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
08 May
French election: Macron’s emphatic win brings huge relief to pro European Union supporters
Victory tempered by Front National’s claim to now be France's main opposition party
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
08 May
Movers and Shakers | 8 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 May 2017
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
08 May
Brexit Roundup: Pöttering labels David Cameron ‘tragic’ | Uncertainty biggest Brexit impact so far | chance of ‘no deal’ increases following first salvoes over citizens’ rights
[British] manufacturers worried about facing barriers to their main export market, warns Socialist MEP Richard Corbett
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
05 May
TRAN Committee discusses cross-border parcel delivery services
On May 3, the TRAN Committee discussed a first draft on the cross-border parcel delivery services by rapporteur Lucy Anderson (S&D, UK). 
New Bulgarian government takes office
05 May
New Bulgarian government takes office
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov was approved for a third term by the Bulgarian Parliament with 133 favour to 100 against with no abstentions.
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
05 May
The future of UK science lies in the balance of Brexit
UK research benefits from more EU funding than it pays for, so there are serious doubts the British government will be able to fill the gap, warns Ulrich Samm.
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
05 May
Brexit is a challenge for the scientific community
The UK must safeguard its academic and research cooperation with the EU beyond Brexit, writes Clare Moody.
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
05 May
Is Brexit also a goodbye to science and research cooperation?
Science and research are essential motors of prosperity for the EU, and the UK’s research sector has a lot to lose following Brexit, warns Paul Rübig.
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
04 May
Support for far-right groups setting the tone for migration debate, EU Parliament told
A hearing in Parliament has been told that in several EU member states, governments have made it clear that irregular and Muslim migrants are unwelcome.
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
04 May
MEPs hit back at Theresa May's election meddling claims
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has angrily denied claims by UK Prime Minister Theresa May that the EU is trying to influence the current British general election campaign.
House of European History opens its doors
04 May
House of European History opens its doors
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has made a robust defence of the long-awaited House of European History that finally opened its doors to the public on Thursday, three years behind schedule.
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
04 May
EU must take Arctic risks seriously
We can, and should contribute more to maintaining peace in the Arctic, says Urmas Paet.
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
04 May
EU Arctic policy: The new race for the North Pole
The EU must provide environmental leadership in the Arctic through trade, says David Martin.
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
04 May
EU Commission to table new legislation against tax evasion
The European Commission has announced it will table draft new legislation before the summer designed to crackdown on tax evasion.
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators Partner Content
03 May
Fixing ETS indirect costs: a final call to EU negotiators
Policymakers must prioritise direct and indirect costs equally in final ETS negotiations, write Guy Thiran, Gerd Götz, Bernard Respaut, Frank Van Assche, Veronique Steukers & Inès Van Lierde.
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
03 May
Nato chief: EU must complement alliance, not compete with it
The Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has told MEPs that he backs stronger European defence but does not support the creation of a European army.
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
03 May
Brexit: Row over UK's divorce bill escalates
A fresh row has flared over the possible divorce bill the UK will have to pay when it finally quits the EU.
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?
03 May
Alcohol Labelling: Could good intentions lead to unintended consequences?