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
Sustainable Energy Week: The path to a carbon neutral Europe
18 Jun
Sustainable Energy Week: The path to a carbon neutral Europe
As European Sustainable Energy Week 2019 kicks off, we begin with Dominique Ristori who explains how clean green hydrogen can help the EU reach its long-term decarbonisation goals
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics? Partner Content
17 Jun
Why doesn’t the EU want to lead on photonics?
When countries around the world are sinking billions into deep technologies like photonics, why does it always feel like the EU is consistently applying the brake, asks Carlos Lee.
Issue 497 | 17 June 2019
14 Jun
Issue 497 | 17 June 2019
Featuring an exclusive interview with Margrethe Vestager
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
14 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 14 June 2019
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
14 Jun
New 73-strong far right grouping formed in European Parliament
Alliance of extreme-right, populist and nationalist parties say they will become a “thorn in the flesh” for EU policymakers.
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
14 Jun
Commission ‘failing' to monitor its sustainable development activities, says EU auditors
The European Court of Auditors has said the EU is failing to providing citizens with reliable information on it contributes to sustainable development in areas such as climate change
Margrethe Vestager: A woman of substance
14 Jun
Margrethe Vestager: A woman of substance
With a proven track record in delivering for citizens, Margrethe Vestager has earned the right to be the next European Commission President. She tells Lorna Hutchinson that prioritising gender equality and female empowerment is her number one goal.
North Macedonia facing 'unprecedented exodus' if accession talks postponed, warns president
12 Jun
North Macedonia facing "unprecedented exodus" if accession talks postponed, warns president
Stevo Pendarovski has said his country is suffering from "enlargement fatigue".
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
12 Jun
British MPs demand urgent probe into #DeniedMyVote scandal
Leading campaign group presses for inquiry into allegations that up to 2 million EU citizens were left unable to vote in the European elections.
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
12 Jun
Nigel Farage says chances of UK leaving the EU on 31 October “pretty low”
Brexit Party leader argues that his party’s recent election success gives it “legitimate” right to be included in any further Brexit talks between the UK and EU.
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
11 Jun
Increased prospect of no-deal Brexit or no Brexit at all amid Westminster ‘chaos’, says Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister believes that there is all to play for in the Brexit “horror show” as blinkered Britain careers towards a no-deal Brexit while the possibility of no Brexit at all gathers momentum.
Scotland votes Remain… again
07 Jun
Scotland votes Remain… again
Newly re-elected SNP MEP Alyn Smith celebrates the triumphs for the SNP and Scotland’s pro-Remain parties in the European elections, which highlight, once again, that Scotland wants to remain a part of the European Union.
Catalan MEPs 'barred' from accessing the European Parliament
07 Jun
Catalan MEPs "barred" from accessing the European Parliament
Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín claim they have been refused access and official MEP accreditation.
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
07 Jun
EU urged to up its game on tackling racism
The EU has been urged to “show a true commitment” to tackling racism after a new report revealed that only 5 percent of the new European Parliament intake are from racial and ethnic minorities.
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
07 Jun
Movers and Shakers | 7 June 2019
Buckle up, turbulence ahead
06 Jun
Buckle up, turbulence ahead
Despite the growth of Europe’s aviation sector, disruptive technologies, carbon emissions and lack of capacity will provide challenges for the new European Commission and Parliament
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
06 Jun
EU risks losing credibility in Western Balkans if no North Macedonia accession talks this summer
The EU will lose “credibility” in the Western Balkans if it refuses to open accession talks with North Macedonia this summer, according to the country’s chief accession negotiator.
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
06 Jun
Manfred Weber hits back at criticism of his suitability to be next European Commission president
EPP Lead Candidate insists he has “strong support” for EU’s top job.
Anthea McIntyre: Conservative 'survivors' will roll up their sleeves for Britain
06 Jun
Anthea McIntyre: Conservative 'survivors' will roll up their sleeves for Britain
Despite their seats being whittled down to four in the new European Parliament, stalwart Conservative MEPs will knuckle down to the job of delivering Brexit, explains Anthea McIntyre.
Nigel Farage snubs European Parliament, rebuffs request to testify over gift allegations
05 Jun
Nigel Farage snubs European Parliament, rebuffs request to testify over gift allegations
Nigel Farage has angrily rejected a European Parliament request to appear before a committee to testify about allegations that he failed to disclose gifts worth over €400,000 from a UK businessman.
World Environment Day: Keeping the SDGs in focus
05 Jun
World Environment Day: Keeping the SDGs in focus
The success of the EU in delivering its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) commitments depends on it adapting to changing approaches to funding and aid, writes Mirja Vehkaperä.
Scale of UK's European elections vote scandal 'staggering', says campaign group
05 Jun
Scale of UK's European elections vote scandal "staggering", says campaign group
New figures suggest as many as 1.6 million EU citizens in the UK may have been denied a vote in the recent European Parliamentary elections.
EESC urges buildings directive review to prevent asbestos exposure
05 Jun
EESC urges buildings directive review to prevent asbestos exposure
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has demanded a review of the EU’s energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) so that it “improves the protection” of workers who may be at risk of asbestos exposure.
Neven Mimica: Leaving no one behind
04 Jun
Neven Mimica: Leaving no one behind
With the 2019 European Development Days Conference fast approaching, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica explains how focused actions and resource pooling are crucial to eradicating some of the world’s biggest challenges.