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
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
08 Jan
Governments need to do more to uphold and safeguard human rights
In Europe people are still discriminated against or denied access to their rights and not enough action is undertaken by governments to put an end to this, argues Terry Reintke.
Neutrality Pact
08 Jan
Neutrality Pact
The built environment – offices, houses and other buildings – can be the flagbearers of current efforts to turn Europe into a carbon-neutral economy.
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
08 Jan
Brian Hayes under fire for taking ‘revolving door’ to private sector
Irish MEP Brian Hayes has been criticised for “taking the revolving door” to the private sector when he steps down as a deputy ahead of May’s European elections.
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2019
08 Jan
Movers and Shakers | 8 January 2019
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 8 January 2019
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
07 Jan
MEPs scoff at new Irish party’s Brexit aspirations
MEPs from across the political spectrum have poured scorn on a new political party which is campaigning for Ireland to leave the EU and will field candidates in this year’s European elections.
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
07 Jan
Member States should stop turning a blind eye to product safety
Europeans should not have to play a dangerous game of Russian roulette when they purchase products, argue Sirpa Pietikäinen, Françoise Grossetête and Bart Staes.
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
04 Jan
European Schools below par in supporting disabled children
European Schools lack the proper support and amenities for children with disabilities, according to a joint report released by Human Rights Watch and the European Disability Forum.
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
04 Jan
European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
Parliament, Council and the Commission have reached a deal in discussions on an updated regulation on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
03 Jan
UK business and industry statement on Brexit is all bark and no bite
The UK’s top five industry and business federations have issued a strong statement criticising Brexit. But beyond first glance, is there much substance to it, asks Denis MacShane.
Catherine Stihler to take up new role after 20 years as MEP
03 Jan
Catherine Stihler to take up new role after 20 years as MEP
Scottish MEP Catherine Stihler will stand down from the European Parliament at the end of January after nearly 20 years as an MEP.
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
02 Jan
Jeremy Corbyn: From thinly-veiled indifference to Europe basher
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Bernie Sanders-type speeches denouncing austerity, cuts in the public realm and blasting Trump certainly go down well. But what about his view of - and vision for - Europe, asks Denis MacShane.
EU Ombudsman creates ‘good practices’ list to combat harassment
02 Jan
EU Ombudsman creates ‘good practices’ list to combat harassment
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has drawn up a list of “good practices” after reviewing the anti-harassment policies in 26 EU institutions and agencies.
MEPs laud Ukraine’s ‘positive’ reform progress
21 Dec
MEPs laud Ukraine’s ‘positive’ reform progress
MEPs have hailed Ukraine‘s “positive” reform track, while condemning Russia‘s aggression in the Kerch Strait and the construction of Nord Stream 2.
Cross-border TV and radio to be made available online
21 Dec
Cross-border TV and radio to be made available online
Viewers will be able to watch news and current affairs programmes from across the EU online under new arrangements agreed by the Council and Parliament.
Provisional agreement on better integrated EU electricity market
21 Dec
Provisional agreement on better integrated EU electricity market
The creation of a "genuine" EU electricity market to better integrate renewable energy has been provisionally agreed between MEPs and member states.
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
21 Dec
UK White Paper sounds death knell for freedom of movement
Few issues divide Britain from the rest of the EU as much as attitudes towards free movement, says Roger Casale.
Regional leaders urge Michel Barnier to limit Brexit damage
20 Dec
Regional leaders urge Michel Barnier to limit Brexit damage
Regional leaders have called on Michel Barnier to help “limit Brexit’s damaging impact” on regions in the Atlantic, the Channel and North Sea areas.
Stopping the ‘Hezbollahisation’ of Yemen Partner Content
20 Dec
Stopping the ‘Hezbollahisation’ of Yemen
As with Hezbollah, the EU should designate the Houthis as terrorists, argues Julie Lenarz.
EU must address ICT skills shortfall before unlocking AI potential Partner Content
20 Dec
EU must address ICT skills shortfall before unlocking AI potential
An ICT skills shortage needs to be urgently addressed before Europe unlocks the full potential of AI, reports Martin Banks.
EuropaBio statement on court ruling that impacts genome-edited products
20 Dec
EuropaBio statement on court ruling that impacts genome-edited products
EuropaBio calls for change, following court ruling that impacts genome-edited products.
5G offers tightened security and will improve lives Partner Content
20 Dec
5G offers tightened security and will improve lives
5G offers more opportunities while upgrading security, explains Tony Graziano
Serbian Prime Minister admits EU membership by 2025 may prove unattainable
19 Dec
Serbian Prime Minister admits EU membership by 2025 may prove unattainable
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić has admitted that the country’s goal of joining the EU by 2025 is “very ambitious” and may prove unattainable.
EU Parliament vote highlights need to build trust in risk assessment
19 Dec
EU Parliament vote highlights need to build trust in risk assessment
EuropaBio responds to the EU Parliamentary plenary vote on a legislative proposal for a regulation on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain.
MEPs call for security features on identity cards
19 Dec
MEPs call for security features on identity cards
Members of Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee are calling for EU-wide minimum security features for all identity cards.