Articles tagged with: War in Ukraine
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
09 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Europe’s moment of truth arrives in Caracas
From Venezuela to Greenland, Washington is treating allies as territory to manage — forcing the EU to decide whether it will stand by its principles or be ruled by US power politics.
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
06 Jan Member States
Understanding Europe’s single defence market ambition
Brussels’ push to integrate defence procurement and production across the EU is running up against national interests, divergent threat perceptions and deep political resistance.
Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own
24 Dec 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own
The Parliament spoke to Camille Grand, secretary general of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, about whether Europe’s defence industry can scale fast enough for a future with less American support.
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.
Europe’s uneven rush to rearm
28 Nov 25 Member States
Europe’s uneven rush to rearm
While front-line states have embraced rapid militarisation, major economies like Spain and Italy are still falling short — risking the creation of a two-tier security model.
Op-ed: Why Europe should build ships with Indo-Pacific allies
26 Nov 25 Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Why Europe should build ships with Indo-Pacific allies
As Washington deepens industrial ties with Japan, South Korea and Australia, Europe risks being left out unless it partners with its Asian allies.