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
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
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
EU leaders express hopes and fears in Rome
27 Mar
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EU leaders converged in Rome at the weekend to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of treaty of Rome.
Agreement reached: Focus needed now on practical & enforceable implementation
27 Mar
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The European Institutions have reached a political agreement on a new Energy Labelling Framework Regulation. The new Framework legislation is set to enter force later this year and will bring major changes to the existing and future energy labels, currently applied to many home appliances. We foresee that new labels for the first home appliance products under the new legislation - Washing Machines, Dishwashers and Refrigerators – will be displayed in shops around 2020.
60 years after the treaty of Rome, a better Europe is possible
24 Mar
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A large majority of citizens do not fundamentally reject European unification - but the EU must do better, says Jo Leinen.
Winter package: EU doesn't need 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach Partner Content
24 Mar
Winter package: EU doesn't need 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach
The EU doesn't need a 'one-size-fits-all' energy approach, explains Gert De Block.
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
24 Mar
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The EU's energy ambition has great potential, and Europe’s cities and regions are ready to deliver, writes Markku Markkula.
MEP awards 2017: Deputies reflect on their work
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Several deputies attending the 2017 MEP awards briefly assessed the work they and their relevant committees had achieved in the first half of the current parliamentary mandate - and looked forward to the second half of the legislature.
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
23 Mar
Juncker leads EU and international tributes to victims of London terror attacks
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has led EU and international tributes to those who those who perished in the London terrorist attacks.
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
23 Mar
Barnier: Brexit talks must put citizens first
The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has reiterated the importance of having “open and transparent” talks with the UK ahead of Brexit.
MEP awards 2017: A few words from the winners
23 Mar
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Maltese deputy Roberta Metsola hosted the Parliament Magazine's annual MEP awards ceremony recognising MEPs for their outstanding work over the last year.
If industry can make low carbon a business advantage, Paris aims will be met Partner Content
22 Mar
If industry can make low carbon a business advantage, Paris aims will be met
The world needs low cost and lower emissions energy producers, writes Bjørn Otto Sverdrup.
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
22 Mar
Energy union is on the right track: It's time to deliver
A major challenge lies ahead in achieving the right level of ambition and coordinating the political debate and legislative process of the winter package, writes Morten Helveg Petersen.
Is closer EU defence cooperation really needed?
22 Mar
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With Nato already established some MEPs question the need for a new Brussels-based EU military HQ.
US acting ambassador to the EU voices concern over Turkish president's increasingly anti-Westen rhetoric
22 Mar
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22 Mar
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The Commission's lack of response to the Right2Water campaign is a clear lack of respect for citizens and is weakening public trust in the EU institutions, writes Marco Affronte.
MEPs want all lobbyists to sign transparency register before entering EU Parliament
21 Mar
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MEPs say that all lobbyists should be required to sign the EU transparency register before being allowed to enter the European Parliament.
Tajani: Europe's problems cannot be solved by a weakening of the EU
21 Mar
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European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has urged member states "not to venture into nationalism."
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EU leaders have been urged to lift the uncertainty hanging over millions of UK and EU citizens following Britain's decision to quit the EU.
Renewables bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU Partner Content
21 Mar
Renewables bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU
Renewables can bring SMEs and the public closer to the EU, writes Nigel Cotton.
EU winter package is right to put energy efficiency first
21 Mar
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The European Commission was right to focus on energy efficiency in its winter package, says Peter Liese.
Europe's ports are one of its key commercial strengths
21 Mar
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Europe's maritime sector is a world leader, but there is room for improvement if it is to retain that position, writes Lucy Anderson.
EU failing to stand with Pakistani women and girls
21 Mar
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The EU must take stronger action to put an end to honour killings in Pakistan, writes Emilian Pavel.
How can the EU unlock investments in its maritime economy?
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Growing demand in both tourism and trade means that the EU cannot waste any time in properly regulating its ports, says Gesine Meissner.