Sky Newsโ Sam Coates and Politicoโs Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. Itโs EU summit day โ so what will Keir Starmer agree? Itโs been described as an historic summit and will be a reset of relations since Brexit. Itโs expected that the EU and the UK will [โฆ]
Severing ties with Washington would cause trouble for Russia’s EU neighbors, Finance Minister Rimantas ล adลพius said.
Negotiations between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership started after member states unanimously gave their approval for the Commission to proceed two weeks ago.
The former top banker stood up to U.S. President Donald Trump on the campaign trail and secured a dramatic victory.
An EU-UK security and defence pact is likely to be the centrepiece of a summit next month.
On Thursday, MEPs backed a draft law designed to strengthen Europeโs defence industry, ramp up defence product manufacturing and provide more support for Ukraine.Committee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ Eur…
MEPs want the EU to respond determinedly to Russiaโs aggression in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, and the return of so-called โgreat powerโ politics.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ European Union, 2025 – …
One of Ukraine’s staunchest advocates in the EU and in NATO is Finland, which itself joined the Atlantic Alliance two years ago after decades of neutrality. We caught up with Finlandโs President Alexander Stubb as he attended talks of the “coalition o…
The European Investment Bank has existed since the inception of the European Union in the 1950s, but despite its vital role as the EU’s lending arm, it has not gained the media attention of institutions such as the European Commission or the European …
Ankara is too important an ally to alienate, no matter what happens on the streets of Istanbul, politicians and officials tell POLITICO.
Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges.
EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains โa threat for the foreseeable futureโEurope needs to be able to deter potential invaders by 2030 the EU executive has said, as it launched a push to buy more weapons in the bloc and all…
Bloc aims to build up military-industrial complex to deter Russia and brace for the U.S. shift away from Europe.
The EU faces a turning point and “business as usual” is no longer an option against the threats and attacks towards European security.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ European Union, 2025 – EP
On Tuesday, MEPs, the Polish Council Presidency, and Presidents Costa and von der Leyen debated the future of Europeโs security and strengthening EU defence capabilities.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ European …
Police say no evidence that more suspects were involved in incident which left several people badly injured. This live blog is closedTwo dead after car driven into crowds in German city of Mannheimin DublinThe Irish government has drafted legislation t…
Current circumstances are forcing the EU to โgrow upโ when it comes to its own security and defense.
If we canโt join Nato we must build our own, says Zelenskyy; Russian trial begins over explosion that crippled Kerch bridge. What we know on day 1,086 Nothing about ending Russiaโs war against Ukraine should be decided without the Ukrainians, Europea…
With member states keen to link quotas to any deal, Antรณnio Costa says defence and fisheries โare different thingsโThe EU will not let the question of fishing rights derail a pact with the UK on security and defence, the president of the European Counc…
PM says UK does not have to choose between Europe and US, before meeting EU leaders in BrusselsStarmerโs EU dinner date a big moment in tightrope actKeir Starmer has said he wants an โambitious security partnershipโ with the EU, while insisting the UK …
At the informal European Council meeting on defence, the European Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision on how Europe can and must strengthen its own security and defence. Source : ยฉ European Union, 2025 – EP
Former Labour leader says government should show greater willingness to work with blocLabour needs to end its โcycle of hesitationโ over Europe and press ahead with an ambitious new relationship with the European Union, the partyโs former leader Neil K…
The European Commission’s policy plans point to growth even as it tries to hold on to ambitious climate goals.
On Monday afternoon, MEPs discussed the security situation in Europe and beyond as well as defence and EU-NATO cooperation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ European Union, 2…
Brief talks on ‘mutually beneficialโ relations will look at security and defence, but even modest ambitions will be difficult to agreeNearly five years after the Brexit divorce, the EU is thinking again about its estranged ex-member across the Channel….
Parliament has approved changes put forward by its Conference of Presidents, establishing two new standing and two special committees.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP
North Koreans joining assaults on Kursk front, says Zelenskyy, urging fresh allied response; Ukrainian drones hit oil facility in Russiaโs Oryol region. What we know on day 1,026Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers for the …
Chief secretary to the Treasury says security and defence spending are a priority but require โtrade-offsโUS politics โ live updatesThe UK is examining all possible options when it comes to the US president-elect Donald Trumpโs approach to Ukraine, the…
A sweeping new security and defence partnership pact between Japan and the European Union was unveiled on Friday in Tokyo. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described it as “the first agreement of this nature” between the EU and an Asia-Pacific co…
Social Democrat leader says spending should be no less than partyโs election manifesto pledge of 3.5% of GDPLithuaniaโs opposition Social Democratic party has promised to spend โas much money as is neededโ on security and defence to counter a potential…
This collaboration aims to โboost financing for Europeโs security and defence capabilitiesโ.
Raid into Russia by 300 soldiers from Ukraine with tanks and armour; Shoigu โheavily over-exaggeratesโ territorial gains. What we know on day 896 Russiaโs defence ministry said about 300 soldiers from Ukraine backed by tanks and armoured vehicles launc…
SNEAK PEEK โ The EUโs IRISยฒ satellite communications network project is increasingly troubled. โ NATO seeks to make procuring arms faster, the allianceโs procurement agency boss Stacy Cummings told me. โ The U.K. and Germany team up on defense as fears grow that U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump will ditch Ukraine if he wins in [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ Lockheed Martin is working on laser technology, a top executive told Josh. โ Dassault Aviation CEO รric Trappier is troubled by the uncertainty of Franceโs political situation. โ European Parliament: Renew Europeโs Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann will lead the SEDE subcommittee and the EPPโsย Borys Budka will head ITRE. Good morning, and welcome to Morning [โฆ]
Itโs no secret that Europe is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, from the digital and green transition to climate adaptation and mitigation, along with the need to boost its security and defence resources and enhance its competitiven…
All of Parliamentโs 20 standing committees and four subcommittees are holding their constitutive meetings on Tuesday to elect their Chair and Vice-Chairs.Committee on Constitutional AffairsCommittee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on Agriculture and Rural …
A preliminary deal on the set-up of the European Parliament’s committees could be adjusted in September to make the current security and defence subcommittee a full-fledged committee, as the Socialists appear to have given up their resistance to this s…
The European Parliamentโs subcommittee on security and defence (SEDE) is expected to remain as such, despite pressure from EU Liberals and the European People’s Party (EPP) to turn it into a full committee, several sources told Euronews.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday (3 July) for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron will try to nominate Thierry Breton for the European Commission, angling for an expanded portfolio around economic security and defence, Le Monde reported on Thursday (27 June).
The Labour leader says he wants to secure a better deal with the EU on trade, R&D as well as security and defence.
Pledge by Jordan Bardella who is hoping to become prime minister in the election on 7 July, draws sharp criticism from the leftThe far-right National Rallyโs pledge to bar dual-nationals from certain state jobs in France has been criticised by the left…
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As the European Parliament elections approach, the Greens are broadening their focus beyond environmental policies to address issues like security, defence and housing, which resonate more with the general electorate.
The European Union on Tuesday (21 May) signed a security and defence pact with Moldova to help the pro-Western country boost its ability to tackle threats from Russia.
The future of the European Parliamentโs Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) has become the source of horse-trading between several political groups, with some arguing the institution would lack the competencies and skills for its upgrade.
ALDE Party’s manifesto for the 2024 European elections aims at transforming the European Union in response to today’s challenges, outlining commitments in key areas such as security and defence, economic growth and sustainability and institutional reform.
President of the United States Joe Biden has pledged a $2 billion loan for Poland to bolster its security and defence while also offering to sell the country 96 Apache attack helicopters, following a visit from Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime M…
The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, according to MEPs.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP
From Gaza and Ukraine to food insecurity, global problems are linked. Echo chambers and bubbles wonโt solve themHow countries manage their security and defence against international threats in the most basic way โ war and peace, in other words โ is bac…
Officials handling security and defense issues were the target of phone hacking, internal email says.
The governments of Poland, France and Germany vowed Monday to make Europe a security and defence power with a greater ability to back Ukraine, as fears grow that former US president Donald Trump might return to the White House and allow Russia to expa…
“A more intensive political dialogue between our countries would be beneficial,โ Kristersson tells Hungaryโs PM.
Pressure is growing on Hungary as Turkey moves to ratify Swedenโs accession.
National governments should integrate resources in security and defence arenas, says ESA chief Josef Aschbacher
Niger’s military leaders said Monday (4 December) that they were ending two European Union security and defence missions in the country, after earlier in the day agreeing to strengthen military cooperation with Russia.
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We are pretty much becoming a de facto NATO army,โ Ukraineโs foreign minister says in his first NATO-Ukraine Council meeting.
Secretary of Ukraineโs national security and defence council says Russia has increasingly put its economy onto war footing. This live blog is now closedRussia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 635 Continue reading…
EU nations will need to step up to the plate in arming Kyiv as US support becomes less fulsome
Our country voted decisively against Brexit โ and has so much to offer Europe.
Upcoming membership talks must balance high political aspirations with thorny practical issues from subsidies to grainWhen the 27 EU heads of government convene in Brussels in December, they will face one of the most momentous decisions in the history …
SNEAK PEEK โ After the European Space Agency agreed on a plan to launch a cargo spaceflight mission by 2028, thereโs a space-focused Competitiveness Council today. โ Russia reported damage to a telecommunications cable connecting St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, and the Finnish Coast Guard suspects it could be linked to damage sustained by other Baltic [โฆ]
SNEAK PEEK โ Ukrainian forces fired American-supplied ATACMS missiles, striking a Russian airfield in occupied Ukraine and marking the first known use of the long-range weapon. โ Multinational military exercises kicked off in Spain this week, in what is the first time the EU has led and organized wargames independently of NATO. โ An underwater [โฆ]
European Commission presidentโs remarks on Gaza war charged with being out of step with EU foreign ministers.
Presented by ASD. View in your browser or listen to audio By JOSHUA POSANER with LAURA KAYALI, CALEB LARSON, VERONIKA MELKOZEROVA and STUART LAU PRESENTED BY SNEAK PEEK โย Kyiv is worried that war in Israel will shift the spotlight away from its fight against Russia but the U.S. insists it can keep both allies supplied. [โฆ]
Rishi Sunak has fundamentally changed the nature of the post-Brexit relationship.
The blocโs leaders can give themselves a pat on the back for their military support of Ukraine, but they should avoid the old habit of coming up with a new set of acronyms and thinking that fixes problems.
MEPs backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) on Tuesday.Subcommittee on Security and Defence Source : ยฉ European Union, 2023 – EP
