Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?
24 Dec Security & Defence

Joe Biden: will he bring a fresh transatlantic wind?

Joe Biden seems likely to represent a return to a better and more harmonious transatlantic relationship; we should now stand together to champion global democracy and fairness, argues Nicolae Ştefănuță.
by Nicolae Stefanuta
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
05 Jan Security & Defence
Finding a common ground for international space regulation
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
19 Jan Security & Defence
Every day, hundreds of migrants embark on the perilous route from Africa to the Canary Islands, writes Juan Fernando López Aguilar
In space, either we all win, or we all lose
28 Oct Security & Defence
In space, either we all win, or we all lose
Italy's ‘suicide diplomacy’ is reducing its influence in EU and NATO, says report
01 Aug Security & Defence
Italy's ‘suicide diplomacy’ is reducing its influence in EU and NATO, says report
A new report says that while Italy has a "central role" to play in Europe’s response to growing security challenges in the Mediterranean region, the current government’s "suicide diplomacy" is weakening its clout in the EU and NATO.
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk PM+
18 Jul Security & Defence
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk
Preachers of Hate series puts a spotlight on Pre-hate environment.
Julian King: Safe and secure
15 Jul Security & Defence
Julian King: Safe and secure
The security threats facing Europe are evolving rapidly; the measures we take to combat them must do the same and must be a shared responsibility, writes Sir Julian King.
A new chapter in EU-Ukraine relations PM+
09 Jul Security & Defence
A new chapter in EU-Ukraine relations
Ukraine’s home is the European family of nations, says Alexey Perevezentsev - Ukrainian State Secretary for Economic Development and Trade.
AI offers new opportunities for local services
02 Jul Security & Defence
AI offers new opportunities for local services
The potential of artificial intelligence extends far beyond business and could revolutionise the way in which we deliver to our citizens; local and regional services must play an active role, writes Jan Trei
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