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
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Denmark must vote to overturn its defence reservation on 1 June
Post-war Ukraine will need its own Marshall Plan
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The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
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The EU and Nato must increase strategic defence cooperation. Here's how
MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
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MEPs make history with Taiwan delegation visit
Seven-strong MEP visit follows adoption of European Parliament report calling for more cooperation with ‘key partner and democratic ally’
MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
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MEPs adopt cybersecurity report
New legislation will help make EU a safer place to work and do business, says rapporteur Bart Groothuis
MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
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MEPs clash over new EU asylum and migration proposals
LIBE committee shadow rapporteurs call for deadline extension for the submission of amendments to Swedish centre-right MEP Tomas Tobé’s report
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This week in the European Parliament
MEPs end the month with a busy committee week that includes focus on gender equality
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct Security & Defence
The EU must begin working on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
Taiwan is EU’s natural and like-minded partner, says Parliament’s rapporteur, following report’s successful adoption in plenary
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
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It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
German Greens/EFA MEP says EU’s Global Gateway initiative should extend its reach beyond Eurasia to Africa
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct Security & Defence
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
European Parliament calls for a ban on police and judicial authorities using facial recognition technology in the EU, at least in the form of mass surveillance in public spaces
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
05 Oct Security & Defence
China, multilateralism and NATO dominate European Parliament’s lively debate on EU-US relationship
European Parliament plenary debate on the future of EU-US relations made clear that there is still hope and that the transatlantic partnership can continue to grow, despite recent upsets
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
05 Oct Security & Defence
The EU must keep its word to the Western Balkans on the prospect of EU membership, says EESC President
Upcoming EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia should send a strong signal that the countries of the Western Balkans have a future within the EU, writes Christa Schweng
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
30 Sep Security & Defence
EU Cybersecurity Strategy can fuel Europe’s ambition to become a global digital leader
MEPs Eva Kaili, Rasmus Andresen and Evžen Tošenovský provide their views on the current legislative situation ahead of the European Parliament’s adoption of the NIS2 Directive
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
30 Sep Security & Defence
EU needs to up its game on cybersecurity and do more to monitor, detect and counter cyber espionage, says Bart Groothuis
The threat posed by cybercrime will only increase in future, so we all need to improve - and the EU institutions need to lead by example, argues NSI2 rapporteur
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
28 Sep Security & Defence
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
Migration, Rule of Law, the future of Europe and reshaping the Council. There weren’t many top-line EU issues that Juan Fernando López Aguilar didn’t discuss with Ana Gallego Solana.
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia Partner Content
28 Sep Security & Defence
Why the European Union is failing to build peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia
Although steps have been taken to find lasting peace in the South Caucasus region, more can be done by the EU to support its eastern partners, argues Parviz Yarmammad.
AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
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AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
Canberra, London and Washington heavily criticised for what’s been described as the three nations’ ‘cack-handed approach’ to negotiating new alliance
This week in the European Parliament
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This week in the European Parliament
Afghanistan, Women's' Rights, combatting Digital Disinformation and Beating Cancer are among the topline issues being discussed and debated this week by MEPs
European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
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European Parliament censures EU home affairs ministers for ‘selfish, short-sighted and irrational’ response to Afghanistan situation
MEP reaction to ministers' focus on mitigating potential 'illegal migration', overwhelmingly critical, ranging from disappointment to anger and despair
This week in the European Parliament
30 Aug Security & Defence
This week in the European Parliament
Returning to Brussels for their first committee week after the summer recess, MEPs are faced with two overarching crises impacting on their usual ‘rentré’ business
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
23 Aug Security & Defence
Belarus accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants, in row over EU border breaches
Belarus is becoming ever more troublesome for Europe, especially for its immediate EU neighbours, reports Andreas Rogal
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
19 Aug Security & Defence
EU’s foreign policy chief brands Afghanistan pull-out a ‘catastrophe’
High Representative Josep Borrell updates MEPs on rapidly-changing situation in Afghanistan during extraordinary joint session on Thursday
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
18 Aug Security & Defence
European Parliament to hold emergency debate on Afghanistan
MEPs calling for extensive EU action on accepting refugees and protecting ‘those who worked and cooperated with us’
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
18 Aug Security & Defence
Afghanistan turmoil: EU urged to deliver unified response to Afghan evacuation
European and international community must come together to protect those fleeing persecution, argue MEPs
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
23 Jul Security & Defence
Migration & Asylum: Solidarity pact
The new Pact on Migration and Asylum needs to be comprehensive, holistic, consistent with European values and law and effective when it comes to enforcement, argues Juan Fernando López Aguilar
Cast-iron resolve
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Cast-iron resolve
Thrust into the spotlight over his report on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Predrag Fred Matić has become a champion for women’s bodily autonomy. He tells Lorna Hutchinson that no amount of conservative backlash will steer him off course.
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
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Migration is, and will continue to be, a major challenge for Europe; agreeing a common EU response is therefore essential, believes Tomas Tobé