Most Europeans are concerned about security, specifically conflicts (72%), terrorism (67%), natural disasters exacerbated by climate change (66%), cyberattacks (66%) and uncontrolled migration (65%). 89% of respondents say that EU countries should be more united in tackling these global threats. 86% would like the EU to have more influence and 73% would like the EU […]
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Improving Europe’s responsiveness: preparing the European Critical Communication System
From terrorist attacks, border incidents and large-scale accidents to floods and fires: responding to cross-border emergencies requires agile and fluid teamwork and reliable communication. The European Union Critical Communications System (EUCCS) is a key initiative for achieving a safer and better-connected Europe in emergency situations. It will integrate the communication systems used by emergency services […]
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Strengthening European drone capabilities with ALTISS under the European Defence Fund
The European Defence Fund (EDF) project Highly Automated Swarm of Affordable Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Force Protection (ALTISS) was successfully completed in December 2025. A consortium led by SMEs Selected in the European Defence Fund 2021 call for proposals , ALTISS brings together a consortium led by Magellium SAS, a European small and medium-sized […]
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Legal Affairs MEPs call for protection of copyrighted works used by AI
Owners of protected content rights should be able to opt out of artificial intelligence (AI) training and automated data scraping. AI providers and implementers must be transparent about the protected content used to train their systems. Rights holders should receive adequate remuneration, and the EU’s creative and press sectors should be protected. Access to high-quality […]
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The EU and Brazil sign agreements to create the world’s largest zone of free and secure data flows
The European Commission and Brazil have today adopted mutual adequacy decisions confirming that their data protection levels are comparable. Recognising the high standards of data protection that protect consumers and citizens on both sides, these agreements now allow businesses, public authorities and researchers to freely exchange data between the EU and Brazil. By ensuring that […]
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Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States
Following the approval of the first wave of defence funding, the European Commission has cleared a second group of national defence plans under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, marking another major step in making the Union safer. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and […]
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25 years of the European Union Military Staff
For the past 25 years, the European Union Military Staff (EUMS) has served as the primary source of the European Union’s military expertise, providing essential support across all Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) domains at the political-strategic and military-strategic levels. As an integral component of the EU’s Integrated Approach to conflict and crisis and […]
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Commission strengthens EU cybersecurity resilience and capabilities
Europe faces daily cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, carried out by sophisticated state and criminal groups. The European Commission has proposed a new cybersecurity package to further strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity resilience and capabilities in the face of these growing threats. The package includes a proposal for a revised Cybersecurity Act, which […]
Read MoreCommission approves first wave of defence funding for eight Member States under SAFE
The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe’s push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “Last year, the EU has made more progress […]
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