Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
19 May Security & Defence

Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June

Now, more than ever, it’s important that Denmark fully joins forces with the rest of Europe. Søren Gade urges all Danish citizens to vote yes to the upcoming chance to overturn the Danish opt-out from EU defence policy on 1 June 2022
by Søren Gade
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 must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
17 May Security & Defence
Ireland must reconsider its policy of military neutrality
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
Downing of flight MH17 marks 'point of no return', warns Ukraine foreign minister
23 Jul Security & Defence
Downing of flight MH17 marks 'point of no return', warns Ukraine foreign minister
The foreign affairs council and parliament's foreign affairs committee have both met to discuss next steps following the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in which 298 people, most of which were European, died.
Mediterranean 'pivotal to the future of Europe'
22 Jul Security & Defence
Mediterranean 'pivotal to the future of Europe'
Promoting peace, democracy and security in the Mediterranean region is vital to securing a safe and prosperous European Union, argues Federica Mogherini.
Worsening EU-Russia relations may dash Mogherini's hopes of EU foreign policy post
18 Jul Security & Defence
Worsening EU-Russia relations may dash Mogherini's hopes of EU foreign policy post
The suspected shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine could have a direct impact on who becomes the EU's next foreign policy chief.
MEP tells Europe to 'wake up' following Ukraine air crash tragedy
18 Jul Security & Defence
MEP tells Europe to 'wake up' following Ukraine air crash tragedy
MEPs have expressed their "deepest sympathy" and called for a response to the MH17 plane crash in which 298 people died in Ukraine.
Ukraine elections represent pro-European 'milestone'
18 Jul Security & Defence
Ukraine elections represent pro-European 'milestone'
The EU is committed to assisting democratisation and establishing the rule of law for the Ukrainian people, writes Jacek Saryusz- Wolski.
Štefan Füle assures parliament 'we have not forgotten about Crimea'
16 Jul Security & Defence
Štefan Füle assures parliament 'we have not forgotten about Crimea'
Members of parliament's foreign affairs committee have called for ratification of the association agreement with Ukraine and more action against Russia if it fails to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.
Council approves EU maritime security strategy
24 Jun Security & Defence
Council approves EU maritime security strategy
The Council today endorsed an EU maritime security strategy as a framework for effectively and comprehensively addressing the EU's maritime security challenges, on the initiative of the Hellenic presidency. 
MEPs call on G7 to stand by Ukraine and exert further pressure on Russia
04 Jun Security & Defence
MEPs call on G7 to stand by Ukraine and exert further pressure on Russia
As the G7 summit kicks off in Brussels, MEPs are divided on whether world leaders should react militarily to Russia's intervention in Ukraine.
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
07 May Security & Defence
Ashton and Kerry meet to discuss foreign policy
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton and US secretary of state John Kerry have met to discuss their joint foreign affairs priorities.
Parliament calls for stronger Russian sanctions
17 Apr Security & Defence
Parliament calls for stronger Russian sanctions
MEPs have adopted a resolution calling for the EU to strengthen the second phase of sanctions against Russia.
Sanction list expands as Ukraine crisis escalates
15 Apr Security & Defence
Sanction list expands as Ukraine crisis escalates
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has condemned attempts by armed pro-Russian separatists to destabilise Ukraine, describing the situation as "extremely worrying".
Rapid technological advances bring personal data ‘challenges’
07 Apr Security & Defence
Rapid technological advances bring personal data ‘challenges’
Everyone should possess the right to have personal data concerning them rectified and a ‘right to erasure’, writes Silvia-Adriana Ţicău
EU citizens need 'digital bill of rights'
31 Mar Security & Defence
EU citizens need 'digital bill of rights'
In an age of increased mass surveillance and dwindling trust, the privacy rights of citizens must be a political priority, argues Claude Moraes
Russia has 'miscalculated' US and EU resolve over Ukraine, warns Obama
30 Mar Security & Defence
Russia has 'miscalculated' US and EU resolve over Ukraine, warns Obama
Unsurprisingly, the crisis in Ukraine dominated discussions at the EU-US summit in Brussels.
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
17 Feb Security & Defence
'Work not over' for 'ambitious' Stockholm programme
Significant progress has been made in areas which are important to citizens, but the EU will continue to face new challenges, warns Cecilia Malmström.
Stockholm programme can help EU ‘meet future challenges’
17 Feb Security & Defence
Stockholm programme can help EU ‘meet future challenges’
The wide gap between adopted EU rules and their implementation at national level must be a political priority, says Luigi Berlinguer.
Parliament must be involved in ‘freedom, security and justice’
17 Feb Security & Defence
Parliament must be involved in ‘freedom, security and justice’
Carlo Casini is calling on the European council to include parliament in its plans for the strategic direction in the area of freedom, security and justice.
Issue 380 | 2 December 2013
02 Dec Security & Defence
Issue 380 | 2 December 2013
EU forest strategy, common security and defence, world human rights...
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
07 Oct Security & Defence
EU must 'streamline and modernise' its customs procedures
Bringing the EU's customs procedures up to speed means meeting the double challenge of improving the effectiveness of border operations, while increasing economic competitiveness, writes Constance Le Grip.
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
07 Oct Security & Defence
Sakharov prize: Snowden's sacrifice uncovered 'biggest scandal of our times'
Marie-Christine Vergiat says Edward Snowden's nomination for the Sakharov prize honours all whistleblowers.
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
03 Oct Security & Defence
Cybercrime 'rising rapidly' up the political agenda
With the number of cyber attacks increasing significantly each year, the EU is putting computer network protection under the spotlight. 
MEP calls for more action over NSA allegations
12 Sep Security & Defence
MEP calls for more action over NSA allegations
The EU has a legal and moral obligation to protect its citizens from espionage practices, argues Antigoni Papadopoulou.
MEPs call for suspension of EU-US Swift agreement following new NSA revelations
10 Sep Security & Defence
MEPs call for suspension of EU-US Swift agreement following new NSA revelations
Dutch deputy Sophie in't Veld has requested that the European commission immediately suspend the EU-US terrorist finance tracking programme (TFTP) while new NSA revelations are investigated.
EU should not 'jump to conclusions' in US spying row for sake of TTIP
10 Jul Security & Defence
EU should not 'jump to conclusions' in US spying row for sake of TTIP
A transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) would create much needed jobs and economic growth for Europe and should not be put at risk because of US spying allegations, says EPP deputy Christian Ehler.