Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression
With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?Euronews
May 20, 25
Pologne : première armée d’Europe ?
Dans ce nouvel épisode du Monde selon l’Ifri, nous explorons les ambitions militaires de la Pologne avec Amélie Zima et Léo Péria-Peigné, chercheurs au Centre des études de sécurité de l’Ifri. En février, ils ont publié une étude approfondie intitulée « Pologne,…Le Monde selon l'Ifri
Mar 4, 25
How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost? | Radio Schuman
US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security. How will NATO allies increase defence spending beyond 2%? Today Radio Schuman dives into European defence together with Euronews…Euronews
Feb 18, 25
What the EU can expect from NATO talks
NATO members are meeting in Brussels today for the first time since Trump took office to discuss defence spending pledges, GDP targets, and weapons delivery to Kyiv. The bloc is feeling the pressure. Trump infamously…Euractiv
Feb 12, 25
How’s the EU going to finance its defence boost?
Today EU leaders will meet in Brussels for an informal retreat to discuss how to strengthen EU’s defence capabilities. Radio Schuman gives you a preview of the event, with an analysis with Euronews reporter Alice…Euronews
Feb 3, 25
Everything we know about cable-cutting incidents in the Baltic Sea
Leaders meet today to coordinate on how to better defend the Baltic Sea after the latest incident saw the cutting of four internet and one power transmission cable on Christmas day. EU officials suspect Russia…Euractiv
Jan 14, 25
Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?
Today marks 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region, entered by Ukrainian forces in August, signals a major shift in the conflict. North…Euractiv
Nov 19, 24
Niinistö report: How the EU must gear up for future crises
According to a landmark report by former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö, the EU has much to change to be prepared for future crises. The report’s reality check, as he calls it in one paragraph, spans…Euractiv
Oct 31, 24
The EU’s eight flagship projects of common interest to boost defence
The EU is poised to launch a series of ambitious defence initiatives under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to bolster its military capabilities over the next decade. The European Commission has identified eight flagship…Today in the EU
Oct 22, 24
Security and unity challenges awaiting EU’s first defence commissioner
The EU will have its first-ever Defence Commissioner, Andris Kubilius, and his agenda is anything but straightforward. He has to unite member states on defence policy amid rising global threats and create a 'true single…Euractiv
Oct 18, 24
European countries change course over their military support to Israel
One year into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries remain divided over their military support for Israel. Despite international efforts to broker peace, arms exports have continued to play a critical role…Euractiv
Oct 8, 24
Will EU’s new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe’s armies?
Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen chose Lithuania's former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius as the EU’s first defence commissioner. The EU does not have strong army and is not responsible for each…Euronews
Sep 24, 24