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
Avramopoulos: 'Schengen must be safeguarded'
06 Jan Security & Defence
Avramopoulos: 'Schengen must be safeguarded'
Following emergency talks with Denmark, Sweden and Germany, Commissioner tries to downplay concerns and insists things 'will return to normal as soon as possible'.
EU-Algeria: Strengthened relations can bring stability and security
06 Jan Security & Defence
EU-Algeria: Strengthened relations can bring stability and security
There are many opportunities for closer cooperation between the EU and Algeria, but this will only be possible if all stakeholders are involved, writes Tokia Saïfi.
Baltic bridge border checks increases pressure on Schengen
05 Jan Security & Defence
Baltic bridge border checks increases pressure on Schengen
Reintroduction of border controls between Sweden and Denmark is placing further pressure on sustainability of EU's free movement agreement.
Dutch EU presidency to focus on the big issues
31 Dec Security & Defence
Dutch EU presidency to focus on the big issues
The Dutch EU Council presidency is an opportunity to help Europe move forward in environment, security and transport policy, say MEPs.
MEP comment: Dutch EU Council presidency
30 Dec Security & Defence
MEP comment: Dutch EU Council presidency
MEPs discuss what to expect from the Dutch EU Council presidency.
Commission announces Frontex overhaul
16 Dec Security & Defence
Commission announces Frontex overhaul
The European Commission has presented plans to turn Frontex into a European border and coastguard to help member states deal with refugee influx.
MEPs approve preliminary EU PNR deal
10 Dec Security & Defence
MEPs approve preliminary EU PNR deal
The European Parliament's civil liberties committee has approved a preliminary deal on EU PNR, insisting it would respect air passengers' privacy.
EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
08 Dec Security & Defence
EU PNR could be great tool in fight against major crime
The controversial PNR bill now strikes a perfect balance between security and privacy, says Timothy Kirkhope.
Data protection rules must reflect reality
07 Dec Security & Defence
Data protection rules must reflect reality
The heightened terror threat shows that protecting our citizens is a primary consideration for data protection legislation, argues Axel Voss.
Brussels terror alert lowered
27 Nov Security & Defence
Brussels terror alert lowered
Belgian Prime Minister reduces terror threat from "serious and imminent" to "possible and likely".
Paris terror attacks: 'Time for action, not words' say MEPs
25 Nov Security & Defence
Paris terror attacks: "Time for action, not words" say MEPs
MEPs call for improved anti-terror measures following attacks in Paris last weekend that left 130 dead.

 

Paris attacks: Verhofstadt demands 'real European integration' for security policies
24 Nov Security & Defence
Paris attacks: Verhofstadt demands 'real European integration' for security policies
In a letter to Juncker and home affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, Guy Verhofstadt calls for enhanced cooperation between the member states in the fight against terrorism.
Countering ISIS means standing as one, not sowing Muslim hate
24 Nov Security & Defence
Countering ISIS means standing as one, not sowing Muslim hate
Europe's 'home-grown' terrorists are the result of years of governments' inaction against radicalisation; blaming Muslims and sowing hate is exactly what ISIS want, writes Sajjad Karim.
Brussels faces third day of security lockdown
23 Nov Security & Defence
Brussels faces third day of security lockdown
Terrorist suspects still at large as Belgian capital stays on high alert.
Belgium raises capital's terror alert threat to highest level
21 Nov Security & Defence
Belgium raises capital's terror alert threat to highest level
Brussels on high alert as Belgian government warns of “serious and imminent” risk of terrorist act.
EPP group accuses Left of siding with terrorists; Left strikes back
19 Nov Security & Defence
EPP group accuses Left of siding with terrorists; Left strikes back
Left-wing MEPs have hit back at EPP group criticism after it accused them of helping terrorists by delaying new security legislation.
EU-wide cooperation essential in fight against terrorism, say MEPs
19 Nov Security & Defence
EU-wide cooperation essential in fight against terrorism, say MEPs
Terrorists are taking advantage of the lack of cooperation between EU intelligence agencies, warn MEPs.
AFET holds exchange of views with German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
18 Nov Security & Defence
AFET holds exchange of views with German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
The AFET committee heard German Minister for Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier talk on the fight against terrorism in light of the recent Paris attacks, Germany's "open border" policy and the situation in Syria and Ukraine.
Paris attacks: EU Parliament calls for united Europe
16 Nov Security & Defence
Paris attacks: EU Parliament calls for united Europe
Senior MEPs have strongly condemned the Paris terror attacks, calling for European unity in defence of freedom and democracy.
Paris terror attacks threaten EU freedom of movement
16 Nov Security & Defence
Paris terror attacks threaten EU freedom of movement
Heightened security threat increases pressure on embattled Schengen agreement.
EU vows to stand united in wake of Paris attacks
16 Nov Security & Defence
EU vows to stand united in wake of Paris attacks
Europe's leaders show solidarity with France following weekend's Paris terror attacks.
David Cameron to seek 'reasonable' UK EU membership reforms
10 Nov Security & Defence
David Cameron to seek 'reasonable' UK EU membership reforms
David Cameron outlines in detail his plans for the renegotiation.

 

EU Commission refugee announcement riles right-wing MEPs
06 Nov Security & Defence
EU Commission refugee announcement riles right-wing MEPs
The EU Commission predicts three million migrants will arrive by end of next year.  

 

EU Parliament calls for charges against Edward Snowden to be dropped
30 Oct Security & Defence
EU Parliament calls for charges against Edward Snowden to be dropped
The European Parliament has called on member states to drop charges against Edward Snowden, and provide him with protection as a 'human rights defender'.