In space, either we all win, or we all lose
28 Oct Security & Defence

In space, either we all win, or we all lose

The European Union and wider international community must act urgently to avoid the further militarisation of outer space, writes Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan.
by Professor Nayef Al-Rodhan
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
27 Oct Security & Defence
European Commission backs France in its ‘war of words’ with Turkey
Schrems II ruling puts European recovery at risk
15 Sep Security & Defence
Schrems II ruling puts European recovery at risk
New challenges, old threats
09 Jul Security & Defence
New challenges, old threats
A marriage of convenience
01 Jul Security & Defence
A marriage of convenience
Gordon Sondland, US Ambassador to the EU, compares US-EU relations to a marriage. He tells Rajnish Singh that “We’re like an old married couple. The kids have left, we still love each other, we’re never getting divorced, but we have some very specific and tough issues to address."
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
26 Jun Security & Defence
Russian voting rights restored by CoE despite Crimea annexation
Ukraine, incensed by the decision, have described the move as sending a “very bad message” to Moscow
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is ‘self-confident’ military player in face of US ‘psychological warfare’
21 Jun Security & Defence
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran is ‘self-confident’ military player in face of US ‘psychological warfare’
Iran’s deputy foreign minister has issued a thinly-veiled warning to Donald Trump in the event of an American strike on his country.
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
13 May Security & Defence
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
Leading NGOs have put forward their “manifestos” for the upcoming European elections, agreeing that the European Union is at a “crossroads.”
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
08 May Security & Defence
European Defence Agency has grown ‘exponentially’ in last few years, says chief executive
The work of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has grown “exponentially” in the last few years, according to its chief executive Jorge Domecq.
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
06 May Security & Defence
Pro-Western Pendarovski wins North Macedonia presidential election
Stevo Pendarovski, a pro-Western ruling Social Democratic Union candidate, stormed to victory in North Macedonia’s runoff presidential election on Sunday, an outcome which has been greeted by the EU.
NATO: Adapting to an ever-changing world
19 Apr Security & Defence
NATO: Adapting to an ever-changing world
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation celebrates its 70th anniversary, Rajnish Singh speaks to Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller about past triumphs and future challenges.
Always rising to the challenge
19 Apr Security & Defence
Always rising to the challenge
NATO may be 70 years old, but, as Rajnish Singh reports, the alliance retains a youthful spring to its step as it continues to address ever-challenging security and defence issues.
MEP Awards 2019: Heartfelt reactions from our winners
21 Mar Security & Defence
MEP Awards 2019: Heartfelt reactions from our winners
Last night “Europe’s Oscars” took place at the Concert Noble in Brussels, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Parliament’s members across a multitude of policy fields.
The devil is in the detail: Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online PM+
20 Mar Security & Defence
The devil is in the detail: Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online
Let’s ensure the scope of EU terror regulation is accurate, argues Alban Schmutz.
‘Deep divisions’ between populist movements in Germany and Italy, survey says
20 Mar Security & Defence
‘Deep divisions’ between populist movements in Germany and Italy, survey says
A new survey has highlighted “deep divisions” between populist movements in Germany and Italy, which will weaken their joint political impact in the post-election European Parliament.
Driven by the heart
19 Mar Security & Defence
Driven by the heart
As the balance in European sentiment increasingly leans to the right, veteran politician Alexander Stubb tells Lorna Hutchinson that election candidates need to become more personal if they are to strike an emotional chord with people on what it means to be European.
EU action on radicalisation needs to be targeted at grassroots level PM+
18 Mar Security & Defence
EU action on radicalisation needs to be targeted at grassroots level
Three years after the Brussels attacks, democracy and grassroots activities offer an antidote to radicalisation, writes Francesco Farinelli
This week in Strasbourg
12 Mar Security & Defence
This week in Strasbourg
MEPs will this week discuss their priorities for the 21-22 March EU summit, focussing on jobs, growth, competitiveness, climate change, external relations and ways to fight disinformation.
EU-Africa relations: Shared Ambitions
08 Mar Security & Defence
EU-Africa relations: Shared Ambitions
A Parliament Magazine special supplement
EU Parliament week ahead: International Women’s Day tops agenda
01 Mar Security & Defence
EU Parliament week ahead: International Women’s Day tops agenda
To mark International Women's Day 2019 on 8 March, MEPs and national MPs will gather for an inter-parliamentary meeting on “Women's Power in Politics.”
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
14 Feb Security & Defence
Giuseppe Conte: European Parliament should have more power
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte says the European Parliament should have more powers, including the right of inquiry and the right to initiate legislation.
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
25 Jan Security & Defence
AI in unmanned military systems: Finding opportunities amidst the challenges
At the annual European Defence Agency conference, EU policy makers highlighted both the opportunities and challenges that AI in unmanned military systems present.
Issue 487 | 21 January 2019
22 Jan Security & Defence
Issue 487 | 21 January 2019
Preview to the 11th Conference on Space Policy, Carbon Efficiency, Brexit, Copyright, Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions from transport, Trade Policy, Transparency and Better Regulation, Viral Hepatitis, Animal Haelth, Artificial Intelligence and Defence, World Cancer Day, 5 Questions with...Ioan Mircea Pașcu and more
Regional leaders urge Michel Barnier to limit Brexit damage
20 Dec Security & Defence
Regional leaders urge Michel Barnier to limit Brexit damage
Regional leaders have called on Michel Barnier to help “limit Brexit’s damaging impact” on regions in the Atlantic, the Channel and North Sea areas.
Stopping the ‘Hezbollahisation’ of Yemen PM+
20 Dec Security & Defence
Stopping the ‘Hezbollahisation’ of Yemen
As with Hezbollah, the EU should designate the Houthis as terrorists, argues Julie Lenarz.
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
17 Dec Security & Defence
Claude Moraes: A prolific legislator
As Chair of Parliament’s LIBE Committee, Claude Moraes has set a high bar for juggling prominent legislative files, having dealt with a number of ground-breaking pieces of legislation during his tenure. And he’s not finished yet.
A thaw in the South Caucasus
13 Dec Security & Defence
A thaw in the South Caucasus
Europe should recognise and support the political breakthroughs currently underway in the South Caucasus countries, writes Sajjad Karim MEP.
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
12 Dec Security & Defence
MEPs approve new anti-terror plan
European Parliament’s Special Committee on Terrorism’s final report approved in Strasbourg shortly after the city found itself under lockdown following a terrorist attack that left three people dead.