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
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2019
18 Feb
Movers and Shakers | 18 February 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 February 2019
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
18 Feb
People with intellectual disabilities are proud to vote: Give them the chance
Amid voter apathy and low election turnouts, there is one group of people who are eager and proud to vote. Not only should people with intellectual disabilities have the right to vote Europe-wide, but the voting process should be tailored to their needs, writes Jyrki Pinomaa.
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
18 Feb
Issue 489 | 18 February 2019
What next for Britain's MEPs? Reproductive Health, Human Rights, Tightening Parliament's Rulebook, Rare Diseases Day, PKU Screening, Digital for All, Changing the Clocks, Circular Economy, #MeTooEP Election Pledge, Gender Action Plan, 5 Questions with Nadja Hirsh and more...
Tajani urged to resign after ‘offensive’ comments backlash
15 Feb
Tajani urged to resign after ‘offensive’ comments backlash
Some MEPs are understood to have joined the call for the resignation of Parliament President Antonio Tajani after comments he made on Sunday were branded “offensive”.
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
15 Feb
Conscience-free science: The future mobility killer?
Mobility is at the heart of the EU’s prosperity; a planned approach to growing mobility while avoiding environmental impacts is essential, argues Dominique Riquet.
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
15 Feb
Energy Efficiency: Keeping with the times
The extensive review process of the energy efficiency label allows it to remain in step with a rapidly changing world, but there is more work to be done, explains Dario Tamburrano.
Civil society: The backbone of European values
15 Feb
Civil society: The backbone of European values
Civil society is essential in building a foundation of democracy, but requires funds to pursue its goals independently, argues Michał Boni.
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
15 Feb
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Fighting for a stronger voice
Romania has been part of the EU for ten years. Its EU Council Presidency is an opportunity to reinforce the country's European credentials, writes Victor Negrescu
Philippe Lamberts: French police force is possible ‘violation of law’
15 Feb
Philippe Lamberts: French police force is possible ‘violation of law’
The alleged use of force by French police against protesters has been labelled a possible “violation of law” by Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts.
Media freedom on the wane in Europe, report says
14 Feb
Media freedom on the wane in Europe, report says
The environment for media freedom has worsened significantly in Europe, according to a damning new report published on Wednesday.
The foundation of modern Bahrain Partner Content
14 Feb
The foundation of modern Bahrain
Bahrain’s National Action Charter laid the foundations of the nation as a representative democracy and constitutional monarchy
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
14 Feb
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says the European Parliament should have more powers, including the right of inquiry and the right to initiate legislation.
Tajani apologises after furore over Foibe Massacres comments
12 Feb
Tajani apologises after furore over Foibe Massacres comments
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has apologised after his comments at a World War II commemoration were condemned by senior Slovenian officials as “historical revisionism.”
MEPs at loggerheads over Catalan leaders’ trial
12 Feb
MEPs at loggerheads over Catalan leaders’ trial
MEPs have clashed over the trial of twelve Catalan leaders who are in court in Madrid for their role in Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid.
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
12 Feb
Romanian EU Council Presidency: Presenting a united front
The Romanian EU Council Presidency comes at a time of multiple challenges for Europe, writes Claudia Ţapardel.
Martin Schulz warns of growing threat to Europe from far right
12 Feb
Martin Schulz warns of growing threat to Europe from far right
Former European Parliament president calls for Europe-wide debate on rise of fascism.
New Brexit plan stokes hopes of fresh referendum
11 Feb
New Brexit plan stokes hopes of fresh referendum
Campaigners have welcomed a new plan designed to find a solution to the ongoing Brexit impasse.
Philippe Lamberts: Value of EU shown through ‘shared unity and respect’ amid Brexit turmoil
11 Feb
Philippe Lamberts: Value of EU shown through ‘shared unity and respect’ amid Brexit turmoil
Greens co-leader Philippe Lamberts has said that the "one silver lining" to the ongoing Brexit saga is that the value of the EU is being shown through its “shared unity and respect."
Collaboration is key to improving the care of children with rare cancers Partner Content
11 Feb
Collaboration is key to improving the care of children with rare cancers
The EU funded PARTNER project is set to improve research quality and treatment outcomes for children who have rare tumours, explain Professor Gianni Bisogno, Professor Ruth Ladenstein and Dr Andrea Ferrari.  
Morten Helveg Petersen: No more broken promises
08 Feb
Morten Helveg Petersen: No more broken promises
Vice chair of Parliament’s committee on industry, research and energy, Morten Helveg Petersen says Europe can do more to meet its green energy goals, and what’s more, the tools are already at our disposal.
EU Parliament week ahead: Vote on no-deal Brexit contingency measures
08 Feb
EU Parliament week ahead: Vote on no-deal Brexit contingency measures
MEPs will vote next week in Strasbourg on a list of “emergency” measures the Commission has drawn up to ensure that key links between Europe and the UK will be maintained in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
EU may reconsider Irish border issue if UK gives ground on ‘red lines’
08 Feb
EU may reconsider Irish border issue if UK gives ground on ‘red lines’
European Parliament President Antonio Tajani says the EU may be ready to re-think the Irish border issue if the UK “also changes its red lines.”
Marek Plura: Make voting accessible for disabled people
07 Feb
Marek Plura: Make voting accessible for disabled people
A Polish MEP has thrown his weight behind calls to make it easier for disabled candidates and voters to participate in May’s European elections.
MeToo: Turning the tide on abuse of power
07 Feb
MeToo: Turning the tide on abuse of power
Where there is power, there is the potential for abuse of power. The MeToo movement is ushering in a new era of cultural change in the EU institutions, writes EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly.