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
ECR group MEP accused of racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments
13 May
ECR group MEP accused of racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments
Swedish MEP Soraya Post has lodged a formal complaint about racist, xenophobic and homophobic comments said to have been made by a fellow parliamentarian.
Issue 434 | 16 May 2016
13 May
Issue 434 | 16 May 2016
Karmenu Vella interview, Green Week preview, EU Maritime Day, Space Solutions conference, Steel Crisis, European Week Against Cancer, Foie Gras, 5 Questions with CoR president Markku Markkula and more
Refugee crisis: EU Commission hits back at Operation Sophia criticism
13 May
Refugee crisis: EU Commission hits back at Operation Sophia criticism
The European Commission has hit back at criticism of a flagship scheme designed to stem the flow of migrants entering Europe.
Parliament defends decision to reject China MES
13 May
Parliament defends decision to reject China MES
MEPs have defended their decision to reject granting market economy status (MES) to China, saying it was vital to defend Europe against unfair Chinese competition.
Brexit: Row erupts over planned Cameron-Farage debate
13 May
Brexit: Row erupts over planned Cameron-Farage debate
David Cameron and UKIP MEP Nigel Farage are scheduled to appear in a live referendum event on British TV less than three weeks before polling day in the EU referendum.
Steel Crisis: EU member states accused of blocking reforms that could save thousands of jobs
12 May
Steel Crisis: EU member states accused of blocking reforms that could save thousands of jobs
British government must act to end opposition to much-needed reforms, argues Anneliese Dodds.
EU Parliament issues doubts over Turkey visa liberalisation
12 May
EU Parliament issues doubts over Turkey visa liberalisation
MEPs have voiced serious concerns about Turkey's perceived lack of progress in meeting the EU's preconditions for liberalising its visa regime for Turkish nationals.
Foie gras a serious health risk, MEPs told
12 May
Foie gras a serious health risk, MEPs told
A meeting in Parliament was told that that current trends in the production of French delicacy foie gras could pose a health risk to consumers, including diabetes and Alzheimer's.
European Maritime Day: EU must address issue of flags of convenience Partner Content
12 May
European Maritime Day: EU must address issue of flags of convenience
A primary condition for quality European shipping is the prevention of unfair competition, argues Philippe Alfonso.

 

Commission warns UK against new road charge
12 May
Commission warns UK against new road charge
The European Commission has put itself on a potentially damaging collision course with the UK after it claimed that Britain's road charge for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) discriminates against non-UK hauliers.
EU Parliament welcomes new Europol rules
12 May
EU Parliament welcomes new Europol rules
MEPs from across the political divide have welcomed new rules designed to boost the fight against international terrorism.
UKIP outraged at exclusion from BBC Brexit debate
12 May
UKIP outraged at exclusion from BBC Brexit debate
The UK Independence Party has lodged a formal complaint against the BBC over what it claims is the biased decision to exclude the party from an upcoming live TV debate on Brexit.
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
12 May
European Parliament says China is not a market economy
This week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg debated and adopted a joint motion for a resolution against granting market economy status to China
MEPs set to vote down China MES
11 May
MEPs set to vote down China MES
Parliament is expected to call on the Commission and EU ministers to block full market economy status (MES) for China unless it stops dumping cheap steel on to the market.
Steel Crisis Interview: CoR rapporteur calls for EU to break deadlock over external trade law reforms
11 May
Steel Crisis Interview: CoR rapporteur calls for EU to break deadlock over external trade law reforms
The EU should make bolder use of its trade defence instruments to mitigate the dangers affecting the European steel industry, argues Isolde Ries.
Brexit: British expats urged to register to vote
11 May
Brexit: British expats urged to register to vote
The UK ambassador to Belgium has called on British expats in the country to register to vote in next month's In/Out referendum.
Health experts call for more public awareness of European Code Against Cancer
11 May
Health experts call for more public awareness of European Code Against Cancer
Slovenian EPP MEP Alojz Peterle is spearheading calls for more public awareness of the European Code Against Cancer, a set of 12 recommendations on how the public can reduce their cancer risk.
The Arctic's future is both bright and sustainable
11 May
The Arctic's future is both bright and sustainable
Canada is fully committed to working with the Arctic Council to ensure a better future for all Arctic states, writes Dan Costello.
LuxLeaks prosecutors branded 'outrageous' after requesting 18 month sentence
10 May
LuxLeaks prosecutors branded 'outrageous' after requesting 18 month sentence
Luxembourg prosecutors have been condemned as outrageous after they called for two whistleblowers on trial over the LuxLeaks scandal to be given jail sentences of 18 months and for a journalist to be fined.
Majority of Europeans believe UK will reject Brexit
10 May
Majority of Europeans believe UK will reject Brexit
A major poll in nine different European countries shows that a small majority of Europeans believes that the British will reject a Brexit in the 23 June referendum, 53 per cent against 47.
Verhofstadt outlines new plans for Syrian refugees in Turkey
10 May
Verhofstadt outlines new plans for Syrian refugees in Turkey
ALDE leader Guy Verhofstadt has unveiled a new approach to tackling the asylum crisis, including multiplying cash aid to migrants.
MEPs bicker over Cameron's Brexit deal
10 May
MEPs bicker over Cameron's Brexit deal
European Parliament Vice President Alexander Graf Lambsdorff has reignited debate on David Cameron's much-vaunted renegotiation deal with the EU.
The Arctic is a paragon of peace and stability
10 May
The Arctic is a paragon of peace and stability
The Arctic is a region of stability and peaceful cooperation. Norway and the EU share a strong common interest in ensuring it remains so, argues Børge Bren.
Tusk congratulates Ireland's Enda Kenny on re-election
09 May
Tusk congratulates Ireland's Enda Kenny on re-election
European Council President Donald Tusk has congratulated Enda Kenny on his re-appointment as Irish Taoiseach.