After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions
09 Sep Foreign & Security Policy

After Paris summit, Europe’s security pledges face tough questions

The Paris summit signalled unity on paper, but questions over troops, frozen assets, and US backing show how fragile Europe’s promises remain.
by Peder Schaefer
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Europe needs a vaccination action plan
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23 Apr 18
European Aluminium’s event on Industrial Policy unveils I+ Manifesto seeking to inspire 2019 EU elections
European Aluminium launched its new Manifesto during its public event New Industrial Policy: what role for strategic value chains? held in Brussels. I+ Manifesto’ is a voluntary online initiative to foster the debate about the EU’s role in industrial policies for the upcoming EU elections.
20 Apr 18
Improving standards of care in Chronic Intestinal Failure
Much more needs to be done to reduce inequalities of care for people suffering from Chronic IF, a rare disease and organ failure, MEPs have been told.
20 Apr 18
Nirj Deva: We need to play the long game on North Korea
ECR group MEP Nirj Deva says a unique opportunity exists to take the first steps towards lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
20 Apr 18
Parliament endorses agreement on Type Approval of motor vehicles
The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached on new rules on type approval of motor vehicles.
20 Apr 18
Study: EU lagging behind on climate finance commitments
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World Animal Vaccination Day: Prevention is better than cure
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EU Commission's finance DG accused of having 'sizeable revolving door'
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Commission recommends opening EU accession talks with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
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EU Parliament backs resolution criticising Selmayr appointment - but falls short of demanding his resignation
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Emmanuel Macron to EU Parliament: 'We need a European sovereignty'
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17 Apr 18
EU must reinstate science in GMO safety assessment and eliminate unnecessary animal testing
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16 Apr 18
US to impose Russia sanctions while EU warns there can be 'no impunity' over Syrian chemical weapons attack
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