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
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
27 May
EPP remains on top in new Parliament seat projection despite losses
Parliament’s leading groups EPP and S&D both haemorrhaged seats in Sunday’s European elections, while the Greens/EFA and ALDE were basking in the glow of victory after substantial gains.
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
27 May
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
However big differences in participation levels across EU still a concern says Margrethe Vestager.
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
26 May
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
The standout messages were the “green wave” propelling the Greens to unprecedented gains, the much-touted overwhelming victory for the extreme right that has largely failed to materialise so far, and the better-than-expected voter turnout.
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
26 May
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
A new report says that people of colour are “highly underrepresented” in all candidates’ lists for the EU-wide elections.
European elections: Taking back control
24 May
European elections: Taking back control
Six of Europe's leading policymaking veterans pitch their visions for Europe.
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
24 May
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
Two UK MEPs have hit out after it emerged that between one and two million EU citizens living in the UK were denied a vote in the European elections on Thursday.
European elections manifesto round-up
24 May
European elections manifesto round-up
The upcoming European elections are the most eagerly awaited for some time. Martin Banks assesses the runners and riders.
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
24 May
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
Outgoing UK MEP Jean Lambert has warned that Britain will “struggle to have an impact” when it leaves the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
24 May
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
24 May
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
Dozens of professional footballers from across Europe have thrown their weight behind a campaign by the European Parliament to promote the European elections this weekend.
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
24 May
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
The expected surge in support for Eurosceptic parties in the EU-wide elections appears to have failed to materialise in the Netherlands, according to exit polls.
Sustainable Development Goals progress requires monitoring
24 May
Sustainable Development Goals progress requires monitoring
For the UN Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved effectively, it is vital that both the EU and Member States monitor progress closely, writes Bogusław Sonik.
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
24 May
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
Belgium’s Brexit coordinator has warned that significant gains for Eurosceptic parties in the European elections increase the chance of a “hard Brexit.”
Sustainable Development Goals: The need for a European strategy
23 May
Sustainable Development Goals: The need for a European strategy
The EU must make a stronger, more-coordinated commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals to achieve the ambitious targets in time, argues Elly Schlein.
A youthful vision of Europe
22 May
A youthful vision of Europe
With the European elections approaching, a fresh crop of young candidates, who are poised to take Europe by storm, share their views.
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row Partner Content
22 May
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row
Huawei, under fire after Google barred the company from some updates to the Android operating system, has moved to reaffirm its commitment to roll out the next generation 5G mobile networks.
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
22 May
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
The UK Electoral Commission has been accused of failing to make timely and adequate preparations for EU citizens to take part in the European elections and not being properly held to account.
Upsurge in antisemitism in Europe in tandem with rise of populism
22 May
Upsurge in antisemitism in Europe in tandem with rise of populism
Antisemitism has returned to become more widespread in Europe than anyone ever predicted, against a backdrop of populism, intolerance and xenophobia, a conference has been told.
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done Partner Content
21 May
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done
European Aluminium is already helping Europe decarbonise, but more must be done, says Gerd Götz.
Too much hot air
21 May
Too much hot air
Talking about climate change is one thing, taking the drastic measures needed to combat it is quite another – so let’s move from words to action, says Henri Malosse
‘Record number’ of people with intellectual disabilities casting vote for first time
21 May
‘Record number’ of people with intellectual disabilities casting vote for first time
A “record number” of people with intellectual disabilities will for the first time get the chance to have a say in this week’s European elections.
Cast your vote
21 May
Cast your vote
With the European elections only a matter of days away, a failure to cast a vote means voting against Europe, argues Jacek Krawczyk.
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
21 May
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
The European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) says the EU-wide elections this week can send a “clear and strong” message about the need for political action against climate change.
Issue 495 | 20 May 2019
20 May
Issue 495 | 20 May 2019