The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise on a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan, argues Charlie Weimers
22 Oct Security & Defence

The EU must urgently begin an impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise 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
by Charlie Weimers MEP
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
28 Sep Security & Defence
Juan Fernando López Aguilar interview: A Union in Law
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
08 Oct Security & Defence
It’s time for the EU to open the world’s ‘Global Gateways’ explains Reinhard Bütikofer
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
06 Oct Security & Defence
MEPs back ban on AI-driven mass and indiscriminate surveillance
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
09 Jan Security & Defence
At last a European Commission President who is in love with Britain
For the first time Britain has got full sight of the woman who will face Boris Johnson in the next chapter of the Brexit saga, writes Denis MacShane, the UK’s former Minister of Europe.
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
09 Jan Security & Defence
Building new partnership is in UK and EU’s ‘mutual interest’, says von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes the new partnership is “one that will be enabling us to defend and strengthen our interests, both from an economic and a security point of view.”
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
08 Jan Security & Defence
EU says no plans to evacuate staff from Iran or Iraq despite tensions
A European Commission spokesman told reporters that the safety of EU nationals and EU personnel in the area was a “top priority.”
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
07 Jan Security & Defence
Iran crisis could test EU’s mettle as ‘global actor’, says ambassador
As her country takes the reins of the EU’s rotating Council presidency, Croatia's ambassador to the EU has called for a ‘de-escalation’ in tensions between the West and Iran.
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
18 Dec Security & Defence
Member States’ defence expenditure rises for fifth year in a row, says report
EU defence spending currently stands at just over €223bn, a 3 percent increase on 2017.
Safety in numbers
11 Dec Security & Defence
Safety in numbers
European defence cooperation through PESCO is becoming increasingly better integrated and is adapting to the changing demands and threats it is likely to face in the future. Martin Banks reports.
Investing in security
11 Dec Security & Defence
Investing in security
The European Defence Fund will not only send the right message to our security partners, it will provide a boost for Europe’s defence industries, writes Zdzisław Krasnodębski. 
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
09 Dec Security & Defence
Issue 506 | 2 December 2019
After conquering the worlds of sport and local politics in his native Sweden, newly-elected MEP David Lega now wants to change the world for the better on a European level. He talks to us about the issues that drive his passion for policymaking and is this issue’s cover star.
EU-Oman Special Supplement
09 Dec Security & Defence
EU-Oman Special Supplement
A Parliament Magazine EU-Oman Special Supplement
Maintaining the Nato Alliance
26 Nov Security & Defence
Maintaining the Nato Alliance
Though Defence Secretary Mark Esper stresses US commitment to Europe is “ironclad”, he wants allies to start thinking about future security threats and standing up more against China and Iran, warning that there can be no free-riders, writes Rajnish Singh.
EU Security and Defence
26 Nov Security & Defence
EU Security and Defence
We spoke to MEPs from across Parliament about EU Security and Defence.
EU defence: Present and future challenges
25 Nov Security & Defence
EU defence: Present and future challenges
European Defence Agency (EDA) Chief Executive Jorge Domecq talks to Rajnish Singh about the progress the EU has made in the realm of security and defence and what challenges lie ahead.
NATO chief hits back at Macron criticism as two prepare to meet
25 Nov Security & Defence
NATO chief hits back at Macron criticism as two prepare to meet
NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg has made a robust defence of the alliance after French President Emmanuel Macron’s critical remarks.
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton Partner Content
22 Nov Security & Defence
In conversation with... Lucinda Creighton
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) works to combat extremist ideologies, including tackling terrorist content online and has actively followed the discussions on the proposed Terror Content Online regulation, says Senior Advisor, Lucinda Creighton.
Cybersecurity: What are the risks?
18 Nov Security & Defence
Cybersecurity: What are the risks?
With European policymakers mulling the deployment of 5G, MEPs hosted a public debate looking at how the continent can best prepare its cybersecurity for the digital age. Jonathan Benton reports.
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
15 Nov Security & Defence
Issue 505 | 18 November 2019
As Madrid prepares to host COP25, Spanish Socialist MEP Nicolás González Casares, a member of Parliament’s delegation, talks to us about his hopes and ambitions for the keenly-awaited climate conference and is this issue’s cover star.
Jens Stoltenberg welcomes North Macedonia’s upcoming NATO accession
28 Oct Security & Defence
Jens Stoltenberg welcomes North Macedonia’s upcoming NATO accession
The NATO chief's comments come after the US Senate approved the accession of North Macedonia to NATO last week.
Jens Stoltenberg: 'Differences' between NATO allies on Syria response
24 Oct Security & Defence
Jens Stoltenberg: 'Differences' between NATO allies on Syria response
The NATO Secretary General has conceded that there are “differences” between NATO allies on how to resolve the current bitter conflict in Syria.
Kashmir: Not the West’s problem
23 Oct Security & Defence
Kashmir: Not the West’s problem
However great the temptation, the West must resist interfering like the colonial powers of old, writes Dinesh Dhamija

 

 

 

MEPs put spotlight on Kashmir
25 Sep Security & Defence
MEPs put spotlight on Kashmir
With tensions growing between India and Pakistan following New Delhi’s recent decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, MEPs are divided on how the EU should respond.
EU warned that flexing military muscle could lead to ‘turf wars’
20 Sep Security & Defence
EU warned that flexing military muscle could lead to ‘turf wars’
The European Union has been warned that renewed efforts to flex its military muscle is likely to put it on a collision course with national governments, NATO and the United States.
Leading the digital revolution
17 Sep Security & Defence
Leading the digital revolution
The Internet of Things is already revolutionising the lives of Europe’s citizens. We need to take the right steps to ensure the EU has a leadership role, says Monika Beňová (S&D/SK)
Security in cyberspace requires a comprehensive EU approach
17 Sep Security & Defence
Security in cyberspace requires a comprehensive EU approach
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important front for both individual member states and the EU as a whole. We must be united in our stance, writes Turo Mattila
EU Security Tsar criticises member states for being “slow” to counter terrorist threats
26 Aug Security & Defence
EU Security Tsar criticises member states for being “slow” to counter terrorist threats
Sir Julian King issues strongly-worded warning that the EU will act against member states who do not enact anti-terror legislation.