Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
27 Jun Security & Defence

Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan

Russia’s war in Ukraine will end, and when it does, we have a historic chance to build a more democratic and modern Ukraine that can successfully integrate into the EU, writes Ukrainian parliamentarian Vadym Halaichuk
by Vadym Halaichuk
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
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
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?
Collaboration and negotiation key to solving EU-Russia crisis
15 Jun Security & Defence
Collaboration and negotiation key to solving EU-Russia crisis
Martin Schulz banning Russian officials from entering parliament is 'not democratically tolerable' and the EU must find better ways to deal with Moscow, writes Miroslav Mikolášik.
European security put at risk by fragmented defence market
27 May Security & Defence
European security put at risk by fragmented defence market
MEPs have called for the creation of a European defence market to curb unnecessary spending.
EU cannot give military responses to political problems
26 May Security & Defence
EU cannot give military responses to political problems
Sabine Lösing warns that the EU's approach to political issues is entrenching a military industrial complex.
Common security and defence policy failing to reach its potential
22 May Security & Defence
Common security and defence policy failing to reach its potential
The EU's security environment has undergone dramatic changes in recent years and is as unstable as ever, and the CSDP must be updated to reflect this, say MEPs.
EU committed to peace, prosperity and stability on its eastern borders
19 May Security & Defence
EU committed to peace, prosperity and stability on its eastern borders
As the threat of Russia looms over peace and stability in the east, the EU must work to strengthen ties and cooperation with its eastern partners, writes Edgars Rinkēvičs.
EU remains open for Belarussian nation
14 May Security & Defence
EU remains open for Belarussian nation
Bogdan Zdrojewski says a mild thaw in EU-Belarussian relations might lead to increased social and economic cooperation, however, Europe's position on human rights remains unchanged.
EU, Russia and Ukraine: What future for the eastern partnership?
13 May Security & Defence
EU, Russia and Ukraine: What future for the eastern partnership?
Othmar Karas looks at what a successful eastern partnership summit could mean for the EU, Ukraine and Russia.
Commission security proposals 'do not go far enough'
29 Apr Security & Defence
Commission security proposals 'do not go far enough'
The commission's new European security agenda has failed to impress MEPs.
Financing for EU military and civilian operations needs reform
29 Apr Security & Defence
Financing for EU military and civilian operations needs reform
MEPs lay out their aims for an updated financing mechanism for the European common security and defence policy.
Mediterranean crisis: EU leaders blasted over 'war on smugglers'
24 Apr Security & Defence
Mediterranean crisis: EU leaders blasted over 'war on smugglers'
MEPs have reacted angrily to EU leaders' response to the rising migrant death toll in the Mediterranean.
Arming Ukraine 'will only extend conflict'
21 Apr Security & Defence
Arming Ukraine 'will only extend conflict'
Eugen Freund urges a diplomatic resolution to the EU-Russia-Ukraine conflict.
EU must increase support to Ukrainian people
21 Apr Security & Defence
EU must increase support to Ukrainian people
As Ukraine continues to suffer under Russian aggression, Ana Gomes has returned from a trip to Kyiv to assess the situation.
Greece calls for an end to 'vicious circle' of EU-Russia sanctions
09 Apr Security & Defence
Greece calls for an end to 'vicious circle' of EU-Russia sanctions
Alexis Tsipras has hit out at Greece's portrayal as a 'debt colony' and outlined his hope of becoming 'a European hub for energy'.
Iran, EU and US strike 'historic' nuclear deal
07 Apr Security & Defence
Iran, EU and US strike 'historic' nuclear deal
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has successfully completed talks with Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme.
EU-Nato coordination key to advancing Afghan transition
07 Apr Security & Defence
EU-Nato coordination key to advancing Afghan transition
Europe has a key role in facilitating Afghanistan's journey towards being 'a fully functioning state', says Petras Auštrevičius.
EU support for Middle East needed to prevent 'new wave of immigration'
23 Mar Security & Defence
EU support for Middle East needed to prevent 'new wave of immigration'
The EU needs to reach a consensus on the 'human catastrophe' being perpetuated by ISIS, writes György Hölvényi.
Europe needs international action plan centred on core values
13 Mar Security & Defence
Europe needs international action plan centred on core values
The scale of civilian death resulting from conflicts is a reminder that human rights must be at the core of our external relations, writes Madi Sharma.
EU needs more responsive neighbourhood policy
12 Mar Security & Defence
EU needs more responsive neighbourhood policy
Eduard Kukan outlines the changing dynamics of Europe's neighbourhood relations.
EU PNR proposal is 'neither proportionate nor appropriate'
11 Mar Security & Defence
EU PNR proposal is 'neither proportionate nor appropriate'
It is far from clear whether the new passenger name directive is necessary, argues Jörg Leichtfried.
MEP denied Russia entry says Nemtsov killing 'message of threat'
05 Mar Security & Defence
MEP denied Russia entry says Nemtsov killing 'message of threat'
MEP Sandra Kalniete has been denied entry into Russia as she was travelling to Moscow to attend Boris Nemtsov's funeral.
EU requires more solidarity to overcome 'ongoing aggression'
03 Mar Security & Defence
EU requires more solidarity to overcome 'ongoing aggression'
As Lithuania marks 25 years of independence, Petras Auštrevičius calls for more cooperation in defending western values.
PNR 'reduces the need for profiling'
26 Feb Security & Defence
PNR 'reduces the need for profiling'
Timothy Kirkhope has presented his revised PNR proposal to his fellow MEPs.
EU trade policy brings 'new found influence' in Pakistan
23 Feb Security & Defence
EU trade policy brings 'new found influence' in Pakistan
Trade incentives can have a positive effect on conditions among the EU's trade partners, argues Richard Howitt.
EU and US split over response to Russia-Ukraine crisis
20 Feb Security & Defence
EU and US split over response to Russia-Ukraine crisis
MEP Anna Elżbieta Fotyga says 'lack of determination' over Ukraine is facilitating Russian aggression.