Defence expenditures of NATO Countries (2014-2023)
NATO collects defence expenditure data from Allies on a regular basis and presents aggregates and subsets of this information. Each…
EU ammunition and missile production: EU Council and Parliament strike a deal
The agreed regulation will urgently mobilise €500 million from the EU budget (in current prices) to support the ramp-up of the manufacturing…
NATO Deputy Secretary General welcomes President of the Moldovan Parliament
Mr Geoană welcomed the deepening partnership between NATO and Moldova, with full respect for its constitutional neutrality, saying that the…
Defence spending for NATO allies: Sustaining the effort in the long-term
The issue of the appropriate level of defence spending for each NATO Ally is as old as NATO itself. It…
EU HRVP: Rethinking ‘security’ in a world of power politics
What security means is constantly changing and taking on new dimensions. Security is related to threats and conflicts. And today…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Ukrainians are much stronger than anyone thinks about us
The situation in the north, in particular, on the territory of Belarus, was considered separately. Our intelligence reported today –…
European Council conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence
Brussels, 29 June 2023 On 29 June 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine...
EU Parliament position on deal on joint procurement of defence products
The new regulation, informally agreed by the two EU legislators, will establish a short-term instrument to boost the European defence…
Russlands Raketen und die European Sky Shield Initiative – Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
Mit der European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) will Deutschland die europäische Luftverteidigung und Raketenabwehr insbesondere gegen russische Flugkörper stärken. Würde…
Common defence procurement: EU lawmakers agree on new rules
The joint procurement of defence material shall boost the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.…
EDF: EU to invest €832m in 41 ambitious defence industrial projects
For the first time, the EDF will launch a €25 million technological challenge under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS).…
NATO Defence Ministers pledge increased support for Ukraine
16 Jun. 2023 English French NATO Defence Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels...
EU and NATO deepen strategic response to common threats and challenges
The EU Council took note of the 8th progress report on the implementation of the 74 common proposals endorsed by the EU…
New EU report analyses the links between climate, energy, and defence
The defence sector is critical for maintaining the safety and stability of our society. However, the sector is at risk…
Global cyber leaders meet in Estonia
Events in Tallinn looked at how the cyber and electromagnetic domain plays a vital role in peacetime and crisis, including…
EU HRVP Borrell: Lessons from the war in Ukraine for the future of EU defence
Faced with the return of large-scale state-to-state conflict to Europe, what must our future military capabilities look like?
Defence: Norway is assessing how to contribute to training of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft
Oslo, 25 May 2023 “Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training...
PESCO defence cooperation: EU Council welcomes Denmark and launches new projects
VISIT WEBSITE Brussels, 24 May 2023 Today the Council adopted a decision confirming Denmark’s participation in the...
CSDP: Speech by EU HR Borrell at the high-level event to mark the launch
Brussels, 23 May 2023 Check against delivery! Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, dear [EU...
EDA: 11 new PESCO projects focus on critical defence capabilities and interoperability
Ixelles, 23 May 2023 The EU Council has adopted a fifth wave of collaborative projects...
NATO Secretary General to participate in EU Foreign Affairs Council
Brussels, 23 May 2023 On Tuesday, 23 May 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens...
CSDP: EU strengthens its civilian missions to better respond to crises
Brussels, 22 May 2023 Today the Council and its member states have agreed on a new...
Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), 23 May 2023
Brussels, 19 May 2023 The Foreign Affairs Council in its defence configuration will meet on...
Security and Defence MEPs to visit Romania and Moldova
Brussels, 15 May 2023 Security and Defence MEPs will travel to Romania and Moldova to...
President Zelenskyy: Germany’s leadership in protecting peace can make the world safer
Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Olaf Scholz in Berlin: Germany’s leadership in protecting peace...
EU Commission VP Jourova in Berlin to discuss democracy, media freedom and fight against disinformation
Brussels, 11 May 2023 Today and tomorrow, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, is in...
Increasing ammunition production to support Ukraine: MEPs to fast-track proposal
Strasbourg, 9 May 2023 Bill aims to increase delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine ...
Agenda highlights: EU Military Committee (EUMC), EU Chiefs of Defence, 11 May 2023
Brussels, 9 May 2023 The European Union Military Committee (EUMC) will meet at the level...
Zelenskyy: Ukrainians’ success in defense against Russian aggression is an antidote to other aggressions
Kyiv, 8 May 2023 Good health to you, fellow Ukrainians! First of all, I would...
Meeting the expectations of a fragmenting world – EEAS blog post by Josep Borrell
7 May 2023 By Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs...
President of Estonia visits NATO’s DIANA European Regional Office
Brussels, 5 May 2023 On Friday (5 May 2023), President Alar Karis of Estonia was...
EU Commissioner Breton visits Germany to pursue EU defence industry tour
Brussels, 4 May 2023 Today, on 4 May, Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, is travelling to...
Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Helsinki
Statement by Ulf Kristersson Published 03 May 2023 At their meeting in Helsinki on 3 May 2023,...
ASAP: €500m and new measures to urgently boost EU defence industry capacities in ammunition production
Brussels, 3 May 2023 Today, the Commission has adopted the Act in Support of Ammunition...
EU Commissioner Breton visits Greece to pursue EU defence industry tour
Brussels, 27 April 2023 Tomorrow, Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, will be in Greece to...
Joint defence procurement: MEPs pledge €1 billion for joint action
Brussels, 25 April 2023 Joint procurement of defence products like weapon systems, munitions, combat medical...
Polish MEP Krasnodębski: Strengthen EU Member States’ defence capabilities as fast as possible
Brussels, 25 April 2023 Today, the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Foreign...
NATO Secretary General in Ramstein: We must step up support for Ukraine
Ramstein, 21 April 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a meeting of the...
NATO: World’s largest cyber defense exercise kicks off in Tallinn
Tallinn, 21 April 2023 The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) annual cyber...
Black Sea Security Conference: Concluding remarks by NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoană
Brussels, 13 April 2023 In an address to the Black Sea Security Conference of the...
Chair of NATO Military Committee visits Romania to discuss collective defence
Brussels, 14 April 2023 From 11 to 14 April 2023, the Chair of the NATO...
EU Commissioner Breton visits Italy to pursue EU defence industry tour
Brussels, 13 April 2023 Today, Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, is in Italy to meet with...
Ammunition for Ukraine: EU Council agrees €1bn support under the EPF
Brussels, 13 April 2023 The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under...
EU defence industry: EU Commissioner Breton travels to Romania
Brussels, 12 April 2023 Today, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton is in Romania to meet...
Finland: JEF Chiefs of Defence met in Helsinki
London, 12 April 2023 The Chiefs discussed Baltic Sea and the High North security, the...
Ukraine: President Zelenskyy meets with the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief
Kyiv, 7 April 2023 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held another meeting of the Staff...
Defense equipment: President of Ukraine and the Polish PM in sign a letter on cooperation
Kyiv, 5 April 2023 During an official visit to the Republic of Poland, President of...
Sweden congratulates Finland on NATO membership
1 April 2023 All NATO member countries have now ratified Finland’s application, and Finland will...
London: Deputy Secretary General discusses NATO’s innovation agenda and global security challenges
London, 31 March 2023 NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană discussed NATO’s response to global...