Are you interested in space security, geopolitics and the new threats facing Europe? The European Space Agency (ESA) is offering a postgraduate scholarship in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, to take part in projects relating to the resilience and security of European space systems. The role is based in the Directorate for Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity, where […]
Debate on the State of the EU: the economy, security, climate change, AI and social media
MEPs discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the most pressing challenges with President von der Leyen during the annual State of the European Union debate. At the start of the debate, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said: ‘Our Union has always moved forward because there were people willing to […]
Parliament wants a stronger response from the EU to hybrid threats
MEPs have warned of an increase in hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its allies being the main culprits. In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament states that the security environment facing the Union is neither a state of peace nor an open armed conflict, and describes hybrid operations as deliberate, combined, intelligence-driven […]
The Commission approves €6.1 billion to support Ukraine’s air defence and missile defence
The European Commission has approveda further €6.1 billion to enable Ukraine to procure various defence equipment, including air defence and anti-missile systems, ammunition, drones and electronic war fare equipment. This vital funding will strengthen Ukraine’s ability to withstand the ongoing escalation of Russian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones. Ursula von der Leyen, President of […]
The EU must respond decisively to any form of coercion against its Member States.
Greenland should not be used as a tool to divide the European Union The EU’s global political influence does not reflect its economic power Enlargement: a geostrategic investment in regional security and stability Parliament calls for increased and coordinated defence spending Call for a unified EU response to US threats to Greenland’s sovereignty The EU […]