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
97 million swing voters up for grabs
18 Apr
97 million swing voters up for grabs
The upcoming European elections are a "real opportunity for mainstream parties to reconnect with voters", according to latest report from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).
Parliament bids farewell to longest-serving MEP
17 Apr
Parliament bids farewell to longest-serving MEP
Manfred Weber outlines his vision for Europe, President Tajani calls for more positive EU press coverage and Parliament says goodbye to Elmar Brok in final plenary session.
Facts must trump fear
17 Apr
Facts must trump fear
EuropaBio responds to EU Parliament vote on food chain risk assessment.
EU adopts controversial copyright reform
17 Apr
EU adopts controversial copyright reform
Europe’s press publishers have welcomed the adoption by the council of the long-awaited EU copyright reform that introduces a “crucial” neighbouring right for press publishers.
A commitment to carers Partner Content
17 Apr
A commitment to carers
Not before time, the needs of carers are now firmly in the policy spotlight, writes Vanessa Pott.
Shifting from a culture of dependency Partner Content
16 Apr
Shifting from a culture of dependency
European businesses should take notice of UAE’s drive to foster entrepreneurship, says Guy Burton.
Greta Thunberg urges EU to ‘take action now’ in speech to European Parliament
16 Apr
Greta Thunberg urges EU to ‘take action now’ in speech to European Parliament
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg appeared to break down in tears when she addressed MEPs in Strasbourg about what she called “an ecological and climate crisis.”
Richard Corbett: Brexit extension will allow British people to ‘see through the lies’
16 Apr
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UK Socialist MEP Richard Corbett has told Parliament that the extension granted to the UK on its EU exit will give the British people a chance to “see through the lies about Brexit.”
Reform of EU human rights convention ‘clearly improving’ judgment implementation
16 Apr
Reform of EU human rights convention ‘clearly improving’ judgment implementation
A new report says that reforms to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the European Convention on Human Rights have “clearly improved” the implementation of judgments from the European Court in Strasbourg.
Packed schedule for last week of plenary before elections
16 Apr
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New legislation to prevent terrorist organisations spreading propaganda across the internet will be voted on by MEPs in Strasbourg during this week’s plenary, the last before the European elections.
Common Fisheries Policy reform: Consistency is key
15 Apr
Common Fisheries Policy reform: Consistency is key
More abundant fish stocks lead to more profitable fisheries, but inconsistencies in the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy could see less fish in the sea, writes Linnéa Engström.
Issue 493 | 15 April 2019
15 Apr
Issue 493 | 15 April 2019
Vaccinating against misinformation
15 Apr
Vaccinating against misinformation
With confidence in vaccinations on the decline, the EU must take immediate action against the misinformation epidemic, argues Jyrki Katainen.
Manifesto and pledge-signing efforts intensify as elections approach
15 Apr
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NGOs, lobby groups and others are stepping up their efforts to enlist the support of would-be MEPs ahead of the European elections next month.
Anthea McIntyre: Parliament’s pesticides committee reached the wrong conclusions
12 Apr
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Movers and Shakers | 12 April 2019
12 Apr
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12 Apr
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Greens hope new Brexit extension will prevent ‘radical rupture’
12 Apr
Greens hope new Brexit extension will prevent ‘radical rupture’
The Greens say the Brexit extension agreed this week will hopefully prevent a “radical rupture” that would seriously damage long-term relations between the UK and the EU.
UK urged to use new Brexit extension 'wisely'
11 Apr
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The UK has been urged to “use wisely” the delay to its EU exit which was agreed at a summit of EU leaders in the early hours of Thursday.
250,000 volunteer to get European vote out
10 Apr
250,000 volunteer to get European vote out
The European parliament is pulling out all the stops with a campaign to get people to vote in the upcoming EU elections.
Commission says no-deal Brexit is 'not desirable' ahead of emergency summit
10 Apr
Commission says no-deal Brexit is 'not desirable' ahead of emergency summit
The European Commission has repeated its warning that the UK leaving the EU with a ‘no-deal’ will "cause disruption and is not desirable" but has insisted that the EU is “fully prepared for it.”
Theresa May in Brussels to plead for further Brexit extension
10 Apr
Theresa May in Brussels to plead for further Brexit extension
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EU-China: Actions speak louder than words
10 Apr
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China’s ambitions as a player in shaping international trade need to be matched with concrete efforts, argues Iuliu Winkler.
EU-China: Proceed with caution
10 Apr
EU-China: Proceed with caution
China is an opportunity for our market, but its growing influence in the EU is a source of concern, argues David Martin.