Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement
09 May Security & Defence

Austrian neutrality does not mean disengaging from international affairs. Instead, it demands an intense involvement

Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
by Heinz Gärtner
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Security & Defence
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May Security & Defence
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr Security & Defence
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
26 Apr Security & Defence
Finland is getting ready to join Nato: A look back its unique history and how we got here
Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine has changed something substantial in Finland: the people are clamouring to join Nato, says Nils Torvalds
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
05 Apr Security & Defence
There’s nothing more important for Europe than to win the war declared by Putin
Successfully confronting Putin means considering bold steps, like reintroducing mandatory military conscription in some Member States, increasing military budgets and pushing for a fast-tracked process for Ukraine’s EU membership.
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
31 Mar Security & Defence
The war in Ukraine is raging on. A step-by-step action plan for what the EU should do next
The war in Ukraine is threatening stability and security in Europe. In response, the EU must take concrete steps to minimise the costs of the war and bold actions to shore up the European economy, argues Siegfried Mureşan
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
24 Mar Security & Defence
EU politicians gave Putin a pass for years. It’s time to stop and hold ourselves accountable
EU politicians have given Putin a pass for years, while some even copied his political “innovations”. The war in Ukraine is a wake-up call to acknowledge and learn from our own blatant misjudgment of Putin’s readiness to toss Europe back into the age of wars and terror.
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
21 Mar Security & Defence
Russia’s war in Ukraine may finally end the post-Soviet condition
Any outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will lead to fundamental economic, political and ideological transformations in the post-Soviet space, argues Volodymyr Ishchenko
Europe has been hitting ‘snooze’ on the reality of Russian aggression. It’s time to wake up
15 Mar Security & Defence
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
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
14 Mar Security & Defence
Ukrainians are fighting for their country and for truth
From city mayors to local journalists, Ukrainians are coordinating to resist Russian misinformation. But we cannot do it alone. And we should not do it alone, because the information security of one country is also a question of the entire region's safety as well as that of other nations.
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
07 Mar Security & Defence
Can the EU's new cryptocurrency legislation prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions?
As Russian economy plummets, EU and industry experts split over whether cryptocurrency regulation can prevent Russians circumventing sanctions
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
03 Mar Security & Defence
The war in Ukraine highlights the failures of the EU’s Eastern Partnership
The fallout of Russia’s attack on Ukraine will be massive in the Western Balkans, and Europe and her allies need to prepare for it
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
01 Mar Security & Defence
In emotional session, European Parliament welcomes Ukraine’s application for candidate status
MEPs praise Ukrainian resistance in face of Russian military aggression, pledge more help in historic session
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
01 Mar Security & Defence
EU Council adopts new sanctions against Russia
Several requests by Ukraine not yet met by EU as Russian advance on Kyiv continues unabated
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24 Feb Security & Defence
EU and NATO coordinate response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Leaders will hold special summit meeting to agree on new sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
24 Feb Security & Defence
EU set to announce ‘massive’ sanctions package following Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine
Emergency meetings of major EU institutions and the G7 today , as well as first package of sanctions
A Safer Internet is crucial
08 Feb Security & Defence
A Safer Internet is crucial
This Safer Internet Day, we bring you words from Ivan Štefanec, co-chair of the European Internet Forum's Programming Committee
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
04 Feb Security & Defence
MEPs debate how to respond to instability in Africa’s Sahel region
Ahead of the EU summit with the African Union, the Parliament’s debate brings up mixed responses to escalations in Burkina Faso and Mali
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
03 Feb Security & Defence
Joint ad-hoc delegation to Ukraine reports back to Foreign Affairs Committee
Solidarity with Ukraine is underlined but domestic political infighting and the government’s lack of preparation cause concern
Needed: A European space strategy
03 Feb Security & Defence
Needed: A European space strategy
Space has immense potential to benefits Europe’s citizen in a range of areas, but it urgently need a coherent and joined-up legal approach, thinks Niklas Nienass
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan PM+
03 Feb Security & Defence
Karim Massimov: the canary in the coalmine for Kazakhstan
The fate of the former Kazakh Prime Minister will tell MEPs everything they need to know about the future of EU-Kazakhstan relations
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
31 Jan Security & Defence
Issue 547 | 31 January 2022
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
28 Jan Security & Defence
European Parliament calls on EU to strengthen defences against disinformation and elite capture
INGE Special Committee investigation finds lack of risk awareness against malign foreign interference in European democracy and society
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism PM+
28 Jan Security & Defence
France’s AUKUS revenge can help fight global terrorism
Paris’ change of geopolitical priorities to the Middle East could bring stability to the region, says Simon Schofield
Parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committees to send joint delegation to Ukraine
18 Jan Security & Defence
Parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committees to send joint delegation to Ukraine
EU High Representative Borrell tells MEPs that Europe is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” with regards to Russian military build-up at Ukrainian border.
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
13 Jan Security & Defence
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
Situation on the ground has deescalated significantly says European Commission, as MEPs clash over legality of proposed derogations to EU asylum rules
This week in the European Parliament
13 Dec Security & Defence
This week in the European Parliament
The last European Parliament plenary session of the year has traditionally often focused on Human Rights, as Parliament’s spokesperson Jaume Duch reminded the press at Friday’s pre-session briefing