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
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
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
25 Nov
Von der Leyen Commission awaits green light from Parliament
Parliament is expected to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of commissioners this week, paving the way for the executive to finally start work.
EPP Congress: EU needs to move on from Brexit, says Michel Barnier
22 Nov
EPP Congress: EU needs to move on from Brexit, says Michel Barnier
Chief negotiator tells EPP Congress that future of EU much more important than Brexit.
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
22 Nov
MEPs to press Commission to declare “state of climate emergency” in Europe
The demand, in the form a resolution to be voted on by deputies at their Strasbourg plenary, comes ahead of the COP25 climate conference in Madrid next month.
Practical solutions to climate change
22 Nov
Practical solutions to climate change
The demands to act on climate change are correct and justified; let’s ensure we use the right tools and approaches in delivering solutions, writes Peter Liese.
The only real benchmark for success
22 Nov
The only real benchmark for success
As important as long-term climate change strategies are, the only way to measure true success is through concrete pledges for additional climate action, writes Bas Eickhout.
Movers and Shakers | 22 November 2019
22 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 22 November 2019
COP25: Nicolás González Casares 'Setting new ambitions'
22 Nov
COP25: Nicolás González Casares "Setting new ambitions"
Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation to next month’s COP25, tells Rajnish Singh about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference.
Europe should strengthen its relations with Morocco Partner Content
22 Nov
Europe should strengthen its relations with Morocco
Morocco is a strong EU ally in tackling two important problems: illegal immigration and terrorism’, writes Yossi Lempkowicz.
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton Partner Content
22 Nov
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) works to combat extremist ideologies, including tackling terrorist content online and has actively followed the discussions on the proposed Terror Content Online regulation, says Senior Advisor, Lucinda Creighton.
No room for complacency
22 Nov
No room for complacency
Communities are a core component in our ability to fight HIV/AIDS; we need to recognise their invaluable role and fund them accordingly, writes Tanja Fajon.
 
In conversation with... Carlo Buontempo Partner Content
21 Nov
In conversation with... Carlo Buontempo
“Accurate, quality assured and freely available environmental data from ECMWF’s Copernicus Services supports policymakers and businesses throughout the European Union with the information, evidence and tools to make climate smart decisions,” explains Carlo Buontempo, recently appointed Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Africa: Why the EU must not get left behind Partner Content
21 Nov
Africa: Why the EU must not get left behind
With global interest in the continent growing in recent years, from Japan to Turkey, Russia to India, the EU will have to get in line, argues Dr Lubinda Haabazoka.
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Climate change, populism and enlargement top agenda
Over 2,000 centre-right Christian Democrat policymakers gathered in Zagreb this week for the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress.
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
21 Nov
EPP Congress: Donald Tusk elected as new EPP President
Former Council President viewed as the ‘right man’ to lead centre-right political party.
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
21 Nov
EU Ombudsman candidates facing MEP grilling
Two of the candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for the European Ombudsman’s job will be quizzed by MEPs this week.
The Ombudsman: bridging the divide
21 Nov
The Ombudsman: bridging the divide
Europe’s citizens are drifting away from the EU and what it should represent; a strong Ombudsman with the right experience can bring both sides back together, writes Nils Muižnieks.
A legal basis for the Istanbul Convention
20 Nov
A legal basis for the Istanbul Convention
The catalogue of crimes stipulated by the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) should be expanded to include violence against women and domestic violence, writes Sylwia Spurek.
The next Ombudsman should be a judge
19 Nov
The next Ombudsman should be a judge
The Ombudsman plays an essential role in sustaining trust between citizens and EU institutions; a judge has the ideal set of skills for this role, writes Julia Laffranque.
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
19 Nov
Brexit Steering Group member expresses worry over citizens’ rights post-Brexit
Danuta Hubner has spoken about her ongoing fears for the rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in Europe after the UK has exited the bloc.
Counteracting violence against women
19 Nov
Counteracting violence against women
Implementing the Istanbul Convention throughout the EU will demonstrate welcome leadership and send the appropriate message to other countries, writes Arba Kokalari.
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
19 Nov
5 questions with... Karen Melchior
Karen Melchior (DK, RE) is a member of the European Parliament’s JURI and FEMM committees
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
19 Nov
European Greens welcome new party co-chairs
Former Brussels government minister Evelyne Huytebroeck and Austrian Thomas Waitz have been elected as the new European Green Party co-chairs.
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
19 Nov
Turkey urged to stop ‘illegal’ drilling activities west of Cyprus
Parliament’s biggest political group, the EPP, said it “stands firmly behind” the Republic of Cyprus and called on Ankara to “end these illegal activities."
The next chapter Partner Content
18 Nov
The next chapter
The senior executives panel at this year’s European Payment Institutions Federation (EPIF) annual conference centred on what was keeping CEOs in the payments industry awake at night. Brian Johnson reports.