Last February 26, the European Commission presented a new agenda to prevent and counter terrorism, setting out the way forward to reinforce Europe’s collective response to evolving terrorist and violent extremist threats. The EU has strengthened its response to terrorism and violent extremism over the past decade. However, the evolving nature of these threats requires […]
Internships – NATO – Belgium
NATO Headquarters organises an internship programme to provide a small number of current or recent students with the opportunity to gain experience at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. Internships cover a wide range of knowledge and skills, offering opportunities in areas such as political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, business support and human resources, […]
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, visits Andalusia following the floods.
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, is visiting Seville today and the areas affected by flooding near Jerez de la Frontera. The Commissioner will begin his visit in Seville, where he will meet with the President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno, at the Palacio de San Telmo. He will then […]
Commission supports the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Strengthening the prosperity and resilience of these regions is not only an expression of EU solidarity in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but also a strategic investment in Europe’s security, competitiveness, […]
The Commission remains committed to halving road accidents by 2030
The European Commission has published its report tracking progress towards the EU’s goal of halving the number of fatalities and serious injuries on the roads by 2030. While progress has been made in reducing the number of road traffic fatalities, the report reveals that the current pace is insufficient. In 2024, 19,940 people died on […]
Eurobarometer: Europeans perceive growing threat to their security
A new Eurobarometer survey released last Febrauary 13, ahead of the Munich Security Conference, shows Europeans’ growing perception of threat for their countries in the current international situation. The majority of them would also entrust EU with strengthening defence. Investment in this field is also seen as important. EU space programmes are perceived as essential […]
Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships
In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role. The text, prepared by the Security and Defence Committee, argues that the EU’s security and defence partnerships (SDPs) – which seek to bolster joint efforts in security and defence […]
Commission presents action plan to counter drone threats
The European Commission presented last February 11 its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating to drones and meteorological balloons, including hostile overflights, airspace violations, disruptions to airports, as well as risks to our critical infrastructure, external […]
Dialogue on security and defence between Jordan and the EU
On 4 February 2026, the first EU-Jordan Security and Defence Dialogue was held in Amman. The establishment of this Dialogue was agreed upon in the EU-Jordan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of January 2025. Following the first EU-Jordan Summit on 8 January 2026, the Dialogue is a further step in continuing to strengthen this key partnership, reinforcing […]