Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.
05 Sep Security & Defence

Don’t let high energy prices sway you, says Ukraine to the West. The sanctions war must go on.

Higher gas prices are part of the cost of supporting Ukraine, argues Oleksii Makeiev, Ukraine’s Special Envoy on Sanctions, because without sanctions, Ukraine will not be able to defend itself against the Russian invasion
by Luke Johnson
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
24 May Security & Defence
Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Security & Defence
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
16 Jun Security & Defence
The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions Partner Content
22 Sep Security & Defence
Plus ça change – or what the EU needs to learn (again) about rogue states and sanctions
As Europe and the US negotiate with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, Holger Loewendorf warns they should consider the growing relationship between Russia and Iran, and how it could be "a means to weaken the EU”
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
13 Jun Security & Defence
Could the war in Ukraine be a catalyst for change in EU-Iran relations?
One unexpected consequence of the Russian war in Ukraine is that the European Union must reassess and adopt a more holistic view of its relationship with Iran.
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
08 Jun Security & Defence
Anna Júlia Donáth on the value of civil society, fighting back against Hungary’s “propaganda machine”, and the EU’s eastern neighbourhood
MEP Anna Júlia Donáth talks to The Parliament Magazine about her upbringing in a family of prominent politicians, making the switch from grassroots activism to politics to effect change in Hungary, and her hopes for Europe and her home country.
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
02 Jun Security & Defence
From granting EU candidate status to the Associated Trio to implementing qualified majority voting, these are the next steps the EU must take to counter Russia
Europe has changed significantly since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and there has been considerable consensus among EU countries on sanctions against Russia. But even more important is what happens next, argues Urmas Paet
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
31 May Security & Defence
Why it’s essential for the EU to continue providing financial support to Moldova
The effects of the Russian war in Ukraine, not least a massive influx of refugees, might bring Moldova – a country already struggling with the pandemic and a gas crisis – to its knees. The EU has begun providing macro-financial support and such efforts must continue, says Markéta Gregorová.
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
25 May Security & Defence
The Associated Trio deserve a clear and tangible path into the European family
The Associated Trio of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia are particularly important for the EU because the people of these countries are fighting for a democratic future, argues Dragoş Tudorache.
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars Partner Content
25 May Security & Defence
Illicit trade funding terrorism and wars
We report on how criminal and organised crime groups are using illicit trade to fund their activities and how the EU is trying to stop them
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
18 May Security & Defence
Bolstering defence policy in Ireland does not have to come at the expense of neutrality
Ireland’s long-standing policy of being neutral does not have to mean being vulnerable. The country can take its defence much more seriously within the confines of neutrality, explains Seán Kelly
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May Security & Defence
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
Ireland’s traditional policy of military neutrality seems outdated in a changing Europe. Here are five steps the country should take to strengthen its defence policy, argues Barry Andrews
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
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
In light of Russia’s authoritarian creep, Europe has to “de-Putinise” itself, defend democracy and the Rule of Law and strengthen civil society, both abroad and at home, Sergey Lagodinsky tells The Parliament Magazine
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
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally changed the European security landscape. Now Europe’s approach to security must change too.
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
The continuation of the Russian war in Ukraine is likely to have long-term ramifications in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, affecting migration patterns, economic output and security policy, explains Stanislav Secrieru.
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