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
Czech Premier under scrutiny in Strasbourg over conflict of interest
10 Dec
Czech Premier under scrutiny in Strasbourg over conflict of interest
MEPs will hold a debate this week into the case of Czech Republic Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who has been accused of a conflict of interest over EU funds paid to his company.
European Parliament aims to reverse voter apathy with new election awareness campaign
07 Dec
European Parliament aims to reverse voter apathy with new election awareness campaign
The European Parliament is stepping up efforts to combat voter apathy and raise public awareness of next year’s European elections.
Helping European consumers to make informed nutritional choices Partner Content
07 Dec
Helping European consumers to make informed nutritional choices
Expanding ‘traffic light’ labelling trials across Europe can help build consumer awareness around this well-established nutritional information scheme, explains PepsiCo’s Silviu Popovici.
Jens Stoltenberg urges ‘de-stabilising’ Russia to return Ukrainian sailors and vessels
07 Dec
Jens Stoltenberg urges ‘de-stabilising’ Russia to return Ukrainian sailors and vessels
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called on Russia to return the Ukrainian sailors and naval vessels it captured in the Sea of Azov.
MEP pours scorn on last-ditch Brexit scramble
05 Dec
MEP pours scorn on last-ditch Brexit scramble
A senior Greens MEP has disparaged eleventh-hour attempts to persuade MPs to back Theresa May’s controversial Brexit deal.
The problem with Public-Private Partnerships and the role of the EU
03 Dec
The problem with Public-Private Partnerships and the role of the EU
Public-Private Partnerships are a deeply worrying trend and carry far more risk for the state than for the private companies involved, writes Enrique Guerrero Salom.
Protecting the Kalash: The EU Must Hold Pakistan Accountable
03 Dec
Protecting the Kalash: The EU Must Hold Pakistan Accountable
As a prominent trade partner of Pakistan, the EU has a duty to hold Pakistan accountable for its apathy regarding the indigenous Kalash community, argues Nicolas Bay.
EU ‘not in the mood’ to renegotiate Brexit withdrawal agreement, says Guy Verhofstadt
03 Dec
EU ‘not in the mood’ to renegotiate Brexit withdrawal agreement, says Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian MEP describes those who voted to leave the EU as “stupid”.
The emergence of new migration routes highlights the need for the EU to get closer to its Mediterranean partners Partner Content
03 Dec
The emergence of new migration routes highlights the need for the EU to get closer to its Mediterranean partners
2018 has seen increasing pressure on Western Mediterranean migration routes, writes Jeanne Laperrouze.
United we stand, divided we fall Partner Content
30 Nov
United we stand, divided we fall
Cooperation and investment are key when it comes to security and defence, explains Chris Lombardi
Conservative MEP urges UK counterparts to support ‘best deal for the UK’ Brexit agreement
28 Nov
Conservative MEP urges UK counterparts to support ‘best deal for the UK’ Brexit agreement
Jacqueline Foster has asked her Westminster counterparts to back the Brexit deal brokered by the EU and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
A square peg into a round hole Partner Content
27 Nov
A square peg into a round hole
Europe’s cloud infrastructure providers support the EU’s intentions to crack down on online terrorist content, however policymakers are targeting the wrong players, explains Alban Schmutz.
UK must remain a defence player
27 Nov
UK must remain a defence player
Despite the impact of Brexit, the EU and UK’s defence and security relationship should remain intrinsically linked, argues Clare Moody     
Different faiths can promote unity and coexistence Partner Content
27 Nov
Different faiths can promote unity and coexistence
Interfaith dialogue unlocks moderation, mutual respect and understanding
AI: The security disruptor
26 Nov
AI: The security disruptor
Despite MEPs calling for a ban on autonomous weapons systems, military experts warn the EU cannot afford to fall behind China, Russia and US in AI innovation
Brexit Deal: Reaction to EU approval of withdrawal agreement text
26 Nov
Brexit Deal: Reaction to EU approval of withdrawal agreement text
EU leaders signed off Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on Sunday, but opinions on the merits of the deal are still sharply divided.
Individuals make innovation a reality Partner Content
26 Nov
Individuals make innovation a reality
Making innovation happen is more than just a motto for the EIT, writes Dirk Jan van den Berg.
A digital recipe for European success
26 Nov
A digital recipe for European success
If Europe wants to compete with China and the US, it needs to invest, writes Paul Rübig.
Movers and Shakers | 26 November 2018
26 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 26 November 2018
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 26 November 2018
EU Parliament approves new €13bn European Defence Fund
26 Nov
EU Parliament approves new €13bn European Defence Fund
Françoise Grossetête praises fund’s role strengthening EU defence capabilities.
Ukraine’s destiny is Europe Partner Content
26 Nov
Ukraine’s destiny is Europe
Ukraine is committed to a modern future in a united European continent, writes Olga Trofimtseva.
UKIP leader Gerard Batten defends decision to hire far-right activist Tommy Robinson as an adviser
23 Nov
UKIP leader Gerard Batten defends decision to hire far-right activist Tommy Robinson as an adviser
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has strongly condemned Robinson’s appointment.
MEPs representing Gibraltar have slammed Spanish ‘last minute political posturing’ over the Brexit withdrawal agreement
23 Nov
MEPs representing Gibraltar have slammed Spanish ‘last minute political posturing’ over the Brexit withdrawal agreement
Attack comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May is due to sign off on the deal at a special summit in Brussels on Sunday.
5 questions with...Julie Girling
23 Nov
5 questions with...Julie Girling
Julie Girling (EPP, UK) member of the parliament’s environment committee and delegation to ASEAN