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
EU Parliament request ombudsman inquiry into Barroso scandal
25 Nov
EU Parliament request ombudsman inquiry into Barroso scandal
MEPs have called on the EU ombudsman to launch a "strategic inquiry" into the Commission's handling of the so called 'revolving door' case involving its former President José Manuel Barroso.
EU-Ukraine agree to strengthen energy partnership
25 Nov
EU-Ukraine agree to strengthen energy partnership
The EU and Ukraine have agreed to increase energy partnership between the two sides.
Credibility of EU global strategy depends on neighbourhood policy's success
25 Nov
Credibility of EU global strategy depends on neighbourhood policy's success
The credibility of the EU.s global strategy rests on a successful European neighbourhood policy, writes Andi Cristea.
EU Parliament approves new caps on air pollution
24 Nov
EU Parliament approves new caps on air pollution
Proposed cuts will help reduce health impacts of air pollution by 50 per cent, according to Parliament's rapporteur.
Oettinger to face tough questioning in EU Parliament - but no vote
24 Nov
Oettinger to face tough questioning in EU Parliament - but no vote
Günther Oettinger, who is set to take over the Commission's budget dossier in the New Year, will be questioned by MEPs about his qualifications for the post in December but will not face a confirmation vote.
UK Electoral Commission launches investigation into Ukip
24 Nov
UK Electoral Commission launches investigation into Ukip
The Electoral Commission in the UK has launched a formal investigation into whether Ukip "accepted impermissible donations" from EU sources.
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
24 Nov
EU Commission announces plans to overhaul code of conduct
The European Commission has announced plans to introduce reforms to the code of conduct for Commissioners.
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
24 Nov
Verhofstadt: EU must put its house in order
ALDE group leader Guy Verhofstadt has called on the EU, which is under pressure on different fronts including Brexit and the migration crisis, to "put its house in order."
Waste reduction is just as important as recycling
24 Nov
Waste reduction is just as important as recycling
Flanders has had great results when it comes to waste reduction, and could serve as an example to other EU regions, writes Mark Demesmaeker.
WoHIT2016
24 Nov
WoHIT2016
Opening and closing remarks on WoHIT2016 and HIMSS Europe - Elsevier award winner.
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
24 Nov
MEPs react to Schulz's departure from EU Parliament
MEPs have been quick to react to news of Martin Schulz stepping down as Parliament President.
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
24 Nov
Martin Schulz to step down as EU Parliament President
Martin Schulz has confirmed he would be running in next year's German elections instead of seeking a third term in Brussels.
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
23 Nov
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
On November 21, the CULT Committee discussed the draft report on the Coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services in view of changing market realities. 
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
23 Nov
EU defence: MEPs vote for better security cooperation
Europe facing "overwhelming" defence challenges, according to MEP Urmas Paet.
Much still to do following COP22, says Cañete
23 Nov
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European climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete says there is "much still to do" following the conclusion of the latest global climate conference.
Slovak Prime Minister: Brexit will be painful
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has forecast that Britain's exit from the EU will be "painful."
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
23 Nov
MEPs call for rethink of EU-Turkey relations
The European Parliament is this week set to approve demands for EU accession negotiations with trouble-torn Turkey to be frozen.
5 questions with... Catherine Stihler
23 Nov
5 questions with... Catherine Stihler
Dame Anne Begg, the Bible and working towards an MBA.
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
23 Nov
CETA: What lessons can we learn from Wallonia?
The difficulties in agreeing CETA highlight the need for an overhaul of EU trade policy, writes Maria Arena.
Kaja Kallas: It's time to start thinking about working with robots - not fear them
23 Nov
Kaja Kallas: It's time to start thinking about working with robots - not fear them
Kaja Kallas talks women and technology, the value of human-robot teams, how she set tongues wagging over Parliament’s written declarations.
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
22 Nov
Manfred Weber: I have lost all respect for Boris Johnson
The leader of Parliament’s biggest group has launched a blistering attack on British foreign minister Boris Johnson, accusing him of “unbelievable arrogance.”
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
22 Nov
MEPs issue further calls for suspension of Turkey-EU talks
S&D group Chair Gianni Pittella has called for the immediate “freezing” of accession talks between the EU and Turkey.
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
22 Nov
The full scale of the software sectors “profound” contribution to the European economy is spelled out in a new report
Software industry supports more jobs than the entire population of Belgium.
EU Emissions Trading System must recognise those sectors unable to pass-on carbon costs Partner Content
22 Nov
EU Emissions Trading System must recognise those sectors unable to pass-on carbon costs
The reformed ETS system must acknowledge the inability of non-ferrous metals, ferro alloys and silicon producers to pass-on regionally imposed carbon costs, write Guy Thiran, John Schoenenberg, Inès Van Lierde, Frank Van Assche and Veronique Steukers.