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
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
22 Nov
Oettinger faces fresh criticism from EU Parliament
Embattled European Commissioner Günther Oettinger has come under fresh criticism over the trip he accepted on a Russia lobbyists’ plane.
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
22 Nov
Guy Verhofstadt meets with UK Brexit secretary David Davis
 European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator warns David Davis that there can be no new UK deal that puts the EU's four freedoms at risk.
Farage: Diane James 'unfit to continue as an MEP' following Ukip resignation
22 Nov
Farage: Diane James "unfit to continue as an MEP" following Ukip resignation
Nigel Farage has reacted angrily to the news that former Ukip leader Diane James has resigned from the party, saying it is "time to move on".
Robotics: Turning science fiction into reality?
22 Nov
Robotics: Turning science fiction into reality?
It’s impossible to know what the full impact of robotics will be on our society, so it’s crucial that we start analysing the issue sooner rather than later, writes Ádám Kósa.
Online Radicalism: Time to take down prohibited content permanently Partner Content
22 Nov
Online Radicalism: Time to take down prohibited content permanently
Online terror content could be dramatically reduced with the adoption by social media companies of simple, digital signature technology, argues Ivor Roberts.
The benefits of robotics far outweigh the risks
22 Nov
The benefits of robotics far outweigh the risks
If the EU is to succeed in the field of robotics, it must ensure it has a functioning single market, writes Dita Charanzová.
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
21 Nov
Julian King: Russia could interfere with French and German elections
European security union Commissioner Julian King has warned Russia may try to influence German and French elections next year through cyber attacks and a disinformation campaign.
New report claims 'wholesale human rights abuses' taking place in Turkey
21 Nov
New report claims "wholesale human rights abuses" taking place in Turkey
A damning new report details what is claimed to be “wholesale human rights abuses” taking place in Turkey after the failed military coup.
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Issue 444 | 21 November 2016
Interview with Kaja Kallas, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Waste Management, Access to Medicines, EU-Turkey, Neighbourhood Policy, CETA roundup, 5 questions with Catherine Stihler and more.
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
21 Nov
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Beyond the 21st century: Commission ready to make EU truly digital
21 Nov
Beyond the 21st century: Commission ready to make EU truly digital
Robotics are both a challenge and an opportunity for the EU, and the Commission is ready to make the most of these exciting new technologies, writes Andrus Ansip
Canada trade deal essential to EU prosperity
21 Nov
Canada trade deal essential to EU prosperity
It has been a bumpy road, but it is now time for the EU to implement CETA, argues Artis Pabriks
Access to medicines: EU must show leadership in fight against chronic diseases Partner Content
21 Nov
Access to medicines: EU must show leadership in fight against chronic diseases
The EU must show leadership in the fight against chronic diseases, argues Anthony Gitau.
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
18 Nov
An accessible approach to tackling chronic diseases
Robust partnerships are crucial to delivering access to medicines in low income and fragile environments, report Martin Banks and Brian Johnson.
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
18 Nov
Canada, Flanders Ukraine? What kind of relationship will the UK have with EU?
Martin Banks reports on several different possible post-Brexit scenarios for the UK.
Turkey: Failed coup was years in the making Partner Content
18 Nov
Turkey: Failed coup was years in the making
The failed coup in Turkey was years in the making, writes Ahmet Zeki Üçok.
Kati Piri: EU must freeze accession talks with Turkey
18 Nov
Kati Piri: EU must freeze accession talks with Turkey
The EU must send a strong signal to the Turkish government, says Kati Piri.
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
18 Nov
MEPs lash out after conclusion of 2017 EU budget talks
Parliament's EPP group has condemned the "spirit" of the just-concluded negotiations which will see a slight rise in next year's EU budget.
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
18 Nov
EU Parliament cancels MEP visit to Turkey
The European Parliament called off an official delegation trip to Turkey this week due to "disagreements" with Ankara, it has emerged.
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
18 Nov
EU Commission defends Oettinger amid latest scandal
Both the European Commission and Hungarian government have rejected suggestions of impropriety on the part of Commissioner Günther Oettinger over trips he made to Budapest in May on a lobbyist's private jet.
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
17 Nov
Preliminary deal reached on 2017 EU budget
The EU institutions have reached a compromise agreement on the 2017 EU budget, paving the way for the deal to be rubberstamped by Parliament next month.
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
17 Nov
Richard Corbett: Ukip and Front National misusing Parliament resources to destroy EU
Political parties like Ukip and Front National have been accused of "misusing" Parliament's resources in order to "destroy" the EU.
Malta outlines priorities for EU Council presidency
17 Nov
Malta outlines priorities for EU Council presidency
Malta has outlined some its priorities for its upcoming EU Council presidency, its first since it joined the EU in 2004.
Manfred Weber: Next Parliament President should be EPP or S&D - not Verhofstadt
16 Nov
Manfred Weber: Next Parliament President should be EPP or S&D - not Verhofstadt
EPP group leader Manfred Weber has ruled out the possibility of ALDE group Chair Guy Verhofstadt becoming Parliament's next President.