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
European Parliament to start paying interns
02 Apr
European Parliament to start paying interns
New rules mean that the much-criticised practice of not paying interns in Parliament is set to end.
Autism: An invisible disability
02 Apr
Autism: An invisible disability
On World Autism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and increasing acceptance of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, improving our understanding of this invisible disability is crucial, writes Lorna Hutchinson.
Europe and the regions: A partnership for energy transition
02 Apr
Europe and the regions: A partnership for energy transition
In conversation with... FEDARENE President, Julije Domac.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Stamping out the stigma
02 Apr
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Stamping out the stigma
Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, yet it remains a largely misunderstood condition. On World Autism Awareness Day 2019, Lorna Hutchinson reports on what still needs to be done to raise awareness and provide much-needed support.
Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem Partner Content
01 Apr
Childhood cancer: An urgent European problem
Pamela Kearns President of The European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE) calls on returning and candidate MEPs to pledge their support to paediatric oncology and haematology and sign the SIOP Europe and CCI Europe Manifesto
Parliament week ahead: Brexit tops the agenda
01 Apr
Parliament week ahead: Brexit tops the agenda
Parliament will this week debate the latest state of play on the UK’s protracted withdrawal from the EU with the Council and the Commission.
People with disabilities facing multiple hurdles to vote in EU elections
01 Apr
People with disabilities facing multiple hurdles to vote in EU elections
A damning new report paints a “bleak picture” for people with disabilities who want to vote in the upcoming European elections.
Romania’s Social Democratic Party reveals EU elections nominees
01 Apr
Romania’s Social Democratic Party reveals EU elections nominees
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has announced the list of party members who have been nominated as candidates for the upcoming European Parliament elections in May.
Workers’ rights being violated across Europe, says report
29 Mar
Workers’ rights being violated across Europe, says report
Countries across Europe are “struggling to comply” with their international legal obligations concerning rights for workers, according to a new report.
Issue 492 | 29 March 2019
29 Mar
Issue 492 | 29 March 2019
Movers and Shakers | 29 March 2019
29 Mar
Movers and Shakers | 29 March 2019
EU-Oman: Peace through open books
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Peace through open books
As a special guest at the leading French book fair, Oman took the opportunity to remind attendees of its long history in both literature and cordial relations with France.
EU-Oman: Small and effective
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Small and effective
In a time of a changing world order, where smaller countries lack certainty, Oman should be a member of a League of Small Pioneers, argues Dr Haroon Sheikh.
EU-Oman: Changing Mindsets
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Changing Mindsets
The business world is dynamic and evolving; the ability of Oman’s entrepreneurial community to respond to challenges will determine its future success, explains Khalil Al Khonji.
EU-Oman: All roads lead to Oman
29 Mar
EU-Oman: All roads lead to Oman
Oman is a unique country, in a unique location that bridges Africa and Asia and is increasingly building relations with Europe, explains David McAllister.
EU-Oman: Omani credit rating turning the corner
29 Mar
EU-Oman: Omani credit rating turning the corner
Recent issues with Oman’s bond rating on the financial markets are short term, with strong signs that the worst is over, reports Colin Mackay.
MEPs demand probe into corruption in Malta and Slovakia
29 Mar
MEPs demand probe into corruption in Malta and Slovakia
MEPs have demanded an independent inquiry into alleged continuing corruption in Malta and Slovakia.
MEPs praise new single-use plastics rules to tackle marine litter
28 Mar
MEPs praise new single-use plastics rules to tackle marine litter
MEPs and the European Commission have welcomed Parliament’s adoption of “ambitious” measures to tackle marine litter coming from the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on European beaches.
Donald Tusk: UK ‘betraying the increasing majority’ pushing to abandon Brexit
28 Mar
Donald Tusk: UK ‘betraying the increasing majority’ pushing to abandon Brexit
European Council President Donald Tusk has accused the UK of “betraying” the “increasing majority” now pushing for the UK to stay in the EU.
Guy Verhofstadt lambasts EPP group, says it has ‘lost all credibility’
27 Mar
Guy Verhofstadt lambasts EPP group, says it has ‘lost all credibility’
The EPP, Parliament’s largest group, has “lost all credibility and moral authority to lead the EU”, according to Guy Verhofstadt.
Philippe Lamberts launches blistering attack on UK Premier Theresa May
26 Mar
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Belgian MEP Philippe Lamberts has made scathing comments about UK Prime Minister Theresa May, saying she “must be devoid of the basic human skills needed for a leader.”
Parliament gears up for final copyright directive vote
26 Mar
Parliament gears up for final copyright directive vote
The protracted legislative passage of the controversial EU copyright directive will reach its conclusion today when Parliament votes on the provisional deal.
Innovation happens where it’s welcome Partner Content
25 Mar
Innovation happens where it’s welcome
If we want European SMEs and farmers to be innovators and compete at the highest levels, then we must ensure that the EU’s legislative framework is focussed on incentivising innovation and applied science, argues Léon Broers.
Donald Tusk welcomes Brexit extension
25 Mar
Donald Tusk welcomes Brexit extension
European Council President Donald Tusk has welcomed the decision to grant the UK an extension to the Brexit process.