Zelenskyy urges sustained diplomatic pressure to push Russia toward ending the war
"The war was brought from Russia, and it is to Russia that the war must be pushed back. They must…
EIB steps up financing for European security, defence, and critical raw materials
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and…
Read-out of the call between the leadership of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Türkiye, and UK
On Friday, European Council President António Costa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas had a…
White Book on European Defence: Speech by EU Commissioner Kubilius
EU Commissioner Kubilius said the EU is opening new defence investment channels, with €600 billion in national spending still unregulated.…
Remarks following the European Council: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the…
European Council conclusions on competitiveness, defence, security, and migration
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, European defence and security and migration.
European Council conlusions on Ukraine, 20 March 2025
The European Council welcomes the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following their meeting in Saudi Arabia on…
European defence: Speech by President von der Leyen at the Royal Danish Military Academy
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that while Europe has many competitive, world-leading defence companies and innovative SMEs,…
European Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said she proposed an initiative focused on providing Ukraine with the support President Zelenskyy had…
HR/VP Kallas and Commissioner Kubilius on EU Defence and ReArm Europe
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and EU Commission Andrius Kubilius explain the context of their White Paper on the Future…
White Paper on Defence and ReArm Europe: Press remarks by EUHR Kaja Kallas
"The international order is undergoing changes of the magnitude not seen since 1945. This is a pivotal moment for European…
EU Commission unveils European Defence White Paper for ReArm Europe Plan
The EU Commission and the EU High Representative have unveiled a White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030, outlining…
Constitutional change in Germany: Speech by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius
In his address to the German Bundestag, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius underscored the historic significance of the decisions facing Germany,…
Bundeskanzler Scholz und Präsident Macron: Die Ukraine kann sich auf uns verlassen
"Wir sind uns einig: Die Ukraine kann sich auf uns verlassen", betonte Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz. Im Gespräch mit dem französischen…
U.S. DARPA: Sharpening AI warfighting advantage on the battlefield
DARPA’s Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) aims to fill critical gaps in the Defense Department’s understanding of…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 17 March 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Syria, Iran…
Partial transcript of President Putin’s meeting with the Russian Security Council
President Putin stated that Ukrainian troops encircled in Russia’s Kursk region must surrender to be spared, in response to U.S.…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Canada
Following his first G7 meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the strength of the joint statement issued by…
Transcript of the meeting between U.S. President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte
On Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington DC to meet the President…
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
The centrepiece of the agenda for this meeting will be competitiveness. The EU leaders will follow up on the Special…
EU Parliament urges the EU Comission to ensure European security
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, the EU Parliament calls on the EU to act urgently and ensure its own…
EU Parliament calls for EU contribution to robust security guarantees for Ukraine
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament says the EU is now Ukraine’s primary strategic ally and must help the…
S&D leader García: EU Commission to confiscate €200bn frozen Russian state assets
García called for a proposal to confiscate the €200 billion in frozen Russian state assets to rebuild and arm Ukraine,…
European defence: Positions of major political groups in the EU Parliament
On Tuesday, MEPs, the Polish Council Presidency, and Presidents Costa and von der Leyen engaged in a crucial debate on…
European defence: Report by President António Costa to the European Parliament
"The efforts we undertake to spend more on European defence will also benefit Ukraine. Ukraine’s security cannot be separated from…
European Defence: Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament
"After the end of the Cold War, some believed that Russia could be integrated in Europe's economic and security architecture.…
U.S. DARPA seeks innovators to create revolutionary tech for U.S. national security
U.S. DARPA's "Discover DSO Day" invites scientists, researchers, engineers from across the Midwest to help pioneer game-changing capabilities for U.S.…
NATO Military Committee visits key NATO and US Commands in the USA
The NATO Military Committee (MC) conducted a two-part visit to the United States 3-7 March, focusing on NATO's strategic, technological…
Erdoğan: Planning European security together with Türkiye is in our mutual interest
Addressing an online meeting organized by the European Union, President Erdoğan said: “We are of the opinion that planning all…
EU must step up as U.S. Satellite companies abandon Ukraine – Renew Europe
Renew Europe MEPs are calling for urgent action to reduce Europe’s dependence on Musk’s Starlink and other US space companies,…
Swedish NATO operations in Poland to support Ukraine
The Swedish Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag regarding Sweden’s participation in an air defence operation to protect…
Special European Council: Press remarks by President António Costa
"Our decisions today send a clear message: We are putting our money where our mouth is. We are delivering on…
European Council conclusions on Ukraine, 6 March 2025
The European Council reaffirms its continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised…
European Council conclusions on European defence, 6 March 2025
Building on earlier discussions and in view of the urgency of the situation in Ukraine, the leaders have taken first…
Special European Council on Ukraine and European defence: Remarks and background
EU leaders are meeting for a special summit to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence. Insight EU is…
Ukrainian and U.S. teams began preparing an upcoming meeting – President Zelenskyy
"Today, Ukrainian and American teams began working on an upcoming meeting. Andriy Yermak and Mike Waltz held talks, and we’re…
Background briefing on the Special European Council on 6 March 2025
A Special European Council meeting will take place on 6 March 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting at 12:30, EU leaders…
ReArm Europe: Reaktionen von Europa-Politikern
Wie reagieren die Parteien im Europa-Parlament auf die Aufrüstungspläne der EU-Kommission?
ReArm Europe: Press statement by President von der Leyen on the EU defence package
"Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and…
Renew Europe reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine amidst Trump-Ukraine tensions
In light of today's discordant meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Washington, Valérie Hayer, President of the…
Special European Council: Invitation letter by President António Costa
The extraordinary meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States will be dedicated to European…
Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones
The Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian…
Military situational awareness: New EDA project to enhance automatic 3D modelling
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project focused on automatic 3D modelling processes to improve situational awareness,…
Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: UN debates and resolutions
Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty…
Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: Statements by EU Presidents and leaders
Ukraine is part of the European family, the three Presidents of the EU Commission, the European Council, and the EU…
Marking three years of Russia’s invasion: President von der Leyen and the College in Kyiv
President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be in Kyiv on Monday to express Europe's unflinching support for…
Defending Europe without the US: Bruegel publishes initial estimates on what it will take
Europe may require up to 300,000 additional troops and a €250 billion annual defence spending increase in the short term…
Readout of US State Secretary Rubio’s call with European foreign ministers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the…