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
The EU needs a more flexible approach to EU transport defossilisation Partner Content
03 Apr
The EU needs a more flexible approach to EU transport defossilisation
How renewable ethanol can help Europe can achieve its ambitions for reducing car emissions
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
03 Apr Economics
How tariffs work — or are supposed to
Tariffs have become more common as governments look for ways to protect their economies and gain leverage over others. So, what are they and how do they work?
A missing link in Europe’s Automotive Industrial Action Plan Partner Content
03 Apr
A missing link in Europe’s Automotive Industrial Action Plan
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket: It’s time to bring this essential sector into sharper focus.
Europe’s green transport transition: ensuring transport operators are not left behind Partner Content
03 Apr
Europe’s green transport transition: ensuring transport operators are not left behind
Europe’s transport operators are not resisting the green transition, they are enabling it. But to succeed at scale, it must be supported by realistic, well-coordinated policies
Op-ed: China's EV playbook does not fit an EU model
02 Apr
Op-ed: China's EV playbook does not fit an EU model
Learning from China’s auto success won’t help the EU alone and the bloc must stay strong behind its own solutions.
We need a comprehensive approach to Europe’s automotive future that prioritizes consumers and fair competition Partner Content
02 Apr Economics
We need a comprehensive approach to Europe’s automotive future that prioritizes consumers and fair competition
The future of Europe’s automotive industry depends on policies that strike the right balance between technological innovation, consumer protection, and sustainability
Electric dreams, economic realities: Europe's auto industry faces an uphill battle
02 Apr Economics
Electric dreams, economic realities: Europe's auto industry faces an uphill battle
Weak market demand, tariffs and fierce global competition are pushing European car makers into a turbulent future, forcing tough choices in a rapidly changing industry.
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
02 Apr EU Institutions
Beset on all sides, European NGOs risk running out of money
A conservative campaign against public funding for NGOs has piled on the pressure to an already beleaguered sector.
Shaping the future of European road transport: from research and innovation to global leadership Partner Content
02 Apr Economics
Shaping the future of European road transport: from research and innovation to global leadership
To be successful in the twin transition, we need to work together, policymakers, industry, research and infrastructure to drive an ambitious research and innovation agenda
Op-ed: The EU must correct flawed climate targets, not double down
01 Apr EU Institutions
Op-ed: The EU must correct flawed climate targets, not double down
The push for a 2040 climate goal conflicts with the European Commission’s newfound zeal for 'simplification.' It’s time for a different approach that plays to our economic strengths.
Op-ed: Strategic autonomy bolsters the case for the digital euro
31 Mar Economics
Op-ed: Strategic autonomy bolsters the case for the digital euro
As the US pushes stablecoins to extend dollar dominance and bans the development of central bank digital currencies, the development of a digital euro has never been more urgent.
As European politics shifts right, 'centrists' aren't what they used to be
31 Mar EU Institutions
As European politics shifts right, 'centrists' aren't what they used to be
'Centrism' remains a buzzword in the EU establishment. Yet with rule of law under pressure, it's hardly clear what that means.
Women MEPs call for action on gender equality Partner Content
31 Mar
Women MEPs call for action on gender equality
Despite progress, closing the gender gap remains a distant goal. At our International Women’s Day event in the European Parliament, women MEPs called for urgent action to break barriers in politics, business, and society
Op-ed: Trump’s challenge to EU regulation requires better, not less, lawmaking
28 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Trump’s challenge to EU regulation requires better, not less, lawmaking
The EU’s regulatory approach is under pressure from Trump, highlighting the need for smarter, more effective lawmaking — not deregulation.
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
26 Mar EU Institutions
Trump pressuring European companies to follow anti-DEI path
As the US cracks down on corporate diversity initiatives, European firms must decide whether to fall in line or stand by their DEI efforts.
Op-ed: Technological neutrality must drive EU emissions agenda
25 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: Technological neutrality must drive EU emissions agenda
As EU carmakers embark on the green transition, we must empower rather than restrict them. Imposing mandatory EV quotas alone is not the right approach.
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
24 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
EU's defence push puts its neutral members in tough spot
In the EU, out of NATO: Austria, Ireland and Malta rethink what neutrality means in an era of militarisation and renewed defence spending.
Circularity at Risk: The impact of policy uncertainty on future investments in Europe Partner Content
24 Mar Economics
Circularity at Risk: The impact of policy uncertainty on future investments in Europe
Plastics are essential to modern life, but they are also at the centre of an urgent debate about waste, recycling, and sustainability. As Europe wrestles with how to make the plastics economy truly circular, policy uncertainty is threatening innovation and investment. We sat down with Erwin Dijkman from Eastman to explore how better regulation can unlock a truly circular economy.
Q&A: Germany’s spending spree good news for the EU — with caveats
21 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: Germany’s spending spree good news for the EU — with caveats
Germany’s historic shift on spending means more for defence and infrastructure. A top German economist explains what needs to happen next.
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
21 Mar EU Institutions
EU credibility at stake as leaders fail to agree on military Ukraine aid
The 27-member bloc is still far apart on a proposal to send extra military aid to Ukraine, as Trump continues to negotiate with Putin.
Op-ed: The path to energy security runs through Washington, not Moscow
20 Mar EU Institutions
Op-ed: The path to energy security runs through Washington, not Moscow
The EU must decisively end its dependence on Russian natural gas — not return to it.
EU deportation plans raise legal and practical concerns
19 Mar EU Institutions
EU deportation plans raise legal and practical concerns
The European Commission has proposed third-country "return hubs” to fast-track deportations. Past efforts suggest it might not work.
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices Partner Content
19 Mar
Safeguarding Minors Online: The Role of Regulation and Responsible Practices
A high-level event at the European Parliament in Brussels (5 February 2025) brought together representatives from the European institutions, national lotteries and parents’ organisations to address the growing concern of online safety for minors. Organised by The European Lotteries (EL), the discussion focused on digital risks faced by young users and explored measures to protect them
When we protect our pets, we protect ourselves: launching World Parasite Awareness Day Partner Content
19 Mar
When we protect our pets, we protect ourselves: launching World Parasite Awareness Day
Veterinarians, parasite councils, researchers, the animal health sector and others have come together to launch the first World Parasite Awareness Day, an annual event to be held on 20 March dedicated to raising awareness on the changing and not so visible risk of parasites.