Articles tagged with: Defence and security
Op-ed: The time to complete Europe's unfinished business
27 Jan Member States
Op-ed: The time to complete Europe's unfinished business
Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU may represent one of the last chances to take concrete steps towards negotiations on the reunification of the island.
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
20 Jan Member States
Op-ed: Six months to set the stage for the EU defence union
The EU must accelerate efforts to implement a comprehensive and independent defence and security framework — and Cyprus's presidency could be decisive.
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
13 Jan Member States
The Parliament's Guide to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU
Our special report on the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union offers an overview of the key players and priorities for the next six months.
Op-ed: What's missing from the debate on Russian frozen assets
17 Dec 25 EU Institutions
Op-ed: What's missing from the debate on Russian frozen assets
The EU's strategy on the allocation of Russian capital must also focus on long-term support for Ukraine's recovery, particularly for women and girls.
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
12 Dec 25 Member States
Op-ed: Europe does not need a 'single defence market'
The European Union should establish an intergovernmental defence market built on voluntary cooperation, supported by stronger coordination at the EU level.
Policy report: Defending Europe
03 Dec 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Policy report: Defending Europe
Europe’s defence is under growing strain as Russian aggression intensifies and US reliability wavers, exposing the EU’s heavy dependence on external security guarantees. Record spending has not overcome fragmented procurement, depleted stockpiles, or slow support for Ukraine, while divisions persist over how fast — and how far — Europe should rearm and integrate.
Op-ed: Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions need a coherent strategy
09 Oct 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions need a coherent strategy
The EU and its member states have staked a claim in the Indo-Pacific, but without coherence or commitment, their influence remains adrift.
The Parliament's September print edition is out now
12 Sep 25 Member States
The Parliament's September print edition is out now
From migration and NATO to tradwives and trade, The Parliament's back-to-school September edition explores the issues and trends animating the EU.
Von der Leyen's Eastern tour signals power shift in EU security
02 Sep 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Von der Leyen's Eastern tour signals power shift in EU security
The Commission president's whirlwind visit to Europe's eastern flank signals a pivot as once peripheral states become central to the EU's Russian defence strategy.
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
17 Jul 25 Member States
Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
For too long Europe has relied on others for protection. A new wave of investment in its defence industry has the potential to ensure security for the EU and Ukraine.
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
11 Jul 25 Member States
The Baltics look to strengthen NATO's weakest link
As Russia gears up for major war games near NATO’s eastern frontier, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are scrambling to safeguard a narrow land bridge known as the Suwałki corridor.