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

Austria’s neutrality occupies a unique space: it mainly concerns military and security issues but still allows for the country to be heavily engaged in international affairs. Heinz Gärtner explains this policy of neutrality and how it could be a model for Ukraine
by Heinz Gärtner
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
04 May Security & Defence
Sergey Lagodinsky on the importance of shoring up democratic institutions and civil society in Europe and abroad
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
01 May Security & Defence
It’s time for a paradigm shift in Euro-Atlantic defence and security
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
28 Apr Security & Defence
Europe's eastern neighbourhood is all shook up: Here's what Russia’s war in Ukraine could mean for these countries
AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
21 Sep Security & Defence
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
06 Sep Security & Defence
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
06 Sep Security & Defence
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
23 Jul Security & Defence
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
22 Jul Security & Defence
Migration & Asylum: The EU’s duty of care
Migration is, and will continue to be, a major challenge for Europe; agreeing a common EU response is therefore essential, believes Tomas Tobé
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
21 Jul Security & Defence
Migration & Asylum: A step in the right direction
The EU needs to focus more on addressing the root causes of migration to our continent, argues Beata Kempa
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
21 Jul Security & Defence
Migration & Asylum: Breaking the deadlock on EU migration policy
Following a recent increase in tragic deaths in the Mediterranean, migration has again rocketed up the EU’s agenda, reports Martin Banks
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
19 Jul Security & Defence
European Commission must take measures to strengthen EU Magnitsky Act, say senior MEPs
EU should extend the scope of its Global Human Rights sanctions regime and give the European Parliament a stronger supervisory role, say David McAllister and Maria Arena
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
19 Jul Security & Defence
Issue 540 | 19 July 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
18 Jun Security & Defence
Issue 538 | 21 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
14 Jun Security & Defence
Relations with Russia at ‘lowest point’ in many years, says NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg
Comments come as US President Joe Biden flies in to Brussels for ‘pivotal’ Alliance summit.
How a complex web of Russian money could be compromising the EU’s youngest member PM+
10 Jun Security & Defence
How a complex web of Russian money could be compromising the EU’s youngest member
Dr Stephen Blank investigates the dark web of money flowing into Europe from Moscow.
European Security Union Strategy: Mutual trust and a shared purpose
08 Jun Security & Defence
European Security Union Strategy: Mutual trust and a shared purpose
The new EU Security Union Strategy will help deliver greater internal security, more effective justice, and better protection of public freedoms, explains Javier Zarzalejos.
Nathalie Loiseau interview: Striving for a safer Europe
08 Jun Security & Defence
Nathalie Loiseau interview: Striving for a safer Europe
The Chair of Parliament’s SEDE Committee, Nathalie Loiseau, talks to Rajnish Singh about the increasing security threats to Europe, the rise of China, and “disturbing” tensions between the EU and the UK.
European Security Union Strategy: Beefing up EU security
08 Jun Security & Defence
European Security Union Strategy: Beefing up EU security
The European Parliament's Security Union Strategy resolution takes a multi-pronged approach to developing a future-proof security environment, explains Juan Fernando López Aguilar.
European Security Union Strategy: A wake-up call
08 Jun Security & Defence
European Security Union Strategy: A wake-up call
The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the need for a more united EU foreign policy and the development of a fully-fledged European Defence Union, explains David McAllister.
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
04 Jun Security & Defence
Issue 537 | 07 June 2021
The latest edition of The Parliament Magazine is now available to read online for free.
Migration demands commitment and compassion
02 Jun Security & Defence
Migration demands commitment and compassion
Given recent concerns, the King of Morocco has again reiterated his country’s unequivocal support for efforts to address migration issues, including the rapid repatriation of unaccompanied minors, hears Colin Mackay.