Articles tagged with: Security and Defence
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
05 Mar Analysis
As the EU lays out its first joint defence strategy, could Eurobonds become a reality?
The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy to reinvest in the Continent’s military capabilities at a time of rising threats in Europe and abroad.
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov Analysis
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
If adopted, the ECHA’s Proposal to restrict the placing on the market and use of lead ammunition for hunting and sport shooting will compromise the EU’s security and defence sector. A moratorium is needed to safeguard supply chain integrity and avoid making the EU import dependent.
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
17 Nov Feature
Photo Essay: Ukraine’s off-roaders report for duty
Ukrainian photographer Olga Ivashchenko documents how the country’s off-road driving enthusiasts and civilian mechanics are doing their part to keep defence efforts up and running, with words by Karyna Samokhvalova
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May Opinion
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May Opinion
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Interview
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May Opinion
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the European security landscape. Now Europe’s approach to security must change too.
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar Opinion
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
Europe can't afford to only weaken Russia's economy and industrial base. It must also build up its own defence capability. The time of taking out the peace dividend is over, argues Sven Mikser
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar Feature
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
08 Dec
The EU needs to develop a clear vision for its security says Rasa Juknevičienė
Common capabilities, united action on threats and adequate financing are key to defending the EU, argues SEDE Committee MEP
European Parliament told Pegasus Project spyware routinely used against journalists, civil society and political opposition figures
30 Nov
European Parliament told Pegasus Project spyware routinely used against journalists, civil society and political opposition figures
MEPs have begun their work on tackling the fundamental rights’ violations revealed over the summer by the Pegasus Project investigation
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
15 Nov
The complexity, scale and threat of sunken munitions and chemical residues requires action at European level, argues Anna Fotyga
Munitions dumping from decades ago continues to be a concern, says Polish MEP