Q&A: How Europe should learn to fight, build and deter on its own
24 Dec 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.
by Paula Soler
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29 Apr 19
Weber withdraws from Maastricht debate
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Spanish election sees socialists prevail; right-wing Vox gains foothold
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Blockchain: A technology for the social economy
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Brunei under fire for draconian anti-homosexuality laws
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Blockchain: Embracing the new kid on the block
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EU still receives ‘strong support’ from citizens, survey says
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EU Parliament asks voters to choose their future
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Commission lauds efforts by tech giants to increase transparency
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#MeTooEP campaign calls on MEPs to pledge support
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