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…
Submarine Cables: EU Commission and EU HR unveil bold security measures
Securing Europe’s Lifelines: Today, in Helsinki, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication of the EU Commission and the EU High…
Europol: Criminal group forging over 12,000 official documents halted in Poland
Europol has supported Polish Border Guards (Straż Graniczna) in stopping an international criminal organised group from forging a wide range…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó
Wang Yi said that in today's chaotic world, global governance is facing difficulties. As the rotating President of the U.N. Security Council for…
Moldova: EU lawmakers agree to support reforms and growth with almost €2 billion
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for…
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…
High-Level Discussion on Fragility: Speech by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
"Compassion, humanity, solidarity — these must be our guiding lights. In today's increasingly polarised, antagonistic, and inward-looking world, the European…
Outcome of the informal meeting in Paris on Ukraine and European security
French President Emmanuel Macron held an informal meeting on the afternoon of Monday, with the heads of government of Germany, the…
Munich Security Conference: Speech by EU Commissioner Kubilius at the Space Night
"The 21st century will be the century of space. And Europeans have a long tradition of exploration. We must once…
Operation ASPIDES: EU Council prolongs mandate in the Red Sea
The EU Council today decided to prolong the mandate of the EU maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation…
Munich Security Conference: Remarks and meetings of EU HR Kaja Kallas
"No peace deal will work without us, because for the implementation of any kind of deal, there is a need…
MSC Munich Security Report 2025 advocates depolarization over multipolarization
The Munich Security Report 2025 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the multipolarization of the international order. For many politicians and…
EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Israel, Gaza, and West Bank
EP President Roberta Metsola is on an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian occupied territory this Thursday and Friday,…
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Phobos and 8Base ransomware: Russian key figures arrested in cybercrime crackdown
The Hague, 11 February 2025 A coordinated international law enforcement action last week has led...
Sweden publishes new strategy on migration, returns, and voluntary repatriation
The strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation on migration, returns and voluntary repatriation is an important part of the implementation…
EU-ISS on global risks to the EU: A blueprint to navigate the year ahead
The Global Risks to the EU project, launched by the Robert Schuman Centre at the European University Institute, represents the first comprehensive,…
Europol: First meeting of the GCC-EU Directors General of Criminal Investigations
Discussions focused on tackling shared security threats, including cybercrime, financial crime, money laundering, online child exploitation, human trafficking, and environmental…
EU welcomes step towards Special Tribunal for Russia’s Crimes of Aggression in Ukraine
Senior legal experts of the EU Commission, the European External Action Service, the Council of Europe, Ukraine and 37 States…
Security and Defence MEPs to visit the Palestinian Territories
A delegation of Security and Defence Committee MEPs will travel to Israel and the Palestinian Territories from 5-8 February to…
Democratic Republic of Congo: MEPs discuss the latest developments
At an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament’s Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly, MEPs called for action to protect…
EU Council renews the EU Terrorist List and related humanitarian exceptions
There are currently 14 persons and 22 groups and entities subject to the restrictive measures in force, which consist of…
Armenia: EU Council extends the mandate of the EU civilian mission for two years
The Council today adopted a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) for a further…
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann elected Chair of the Security and Defence Committee
On Monday, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, was elected as the inaugural Chair of the European Parliament’s newly-established Committee on Security and Defence.
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: EU appoints a new Special Representative
The EU Foreign Affairs Council today appointed Mr. Peter Sørensen as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue.
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 27 January 2025
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, relations with the United States, and the…
Frontex: EU to sign cooperation agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina
The EU Council has today adopted a decision that allows the EU to sign an agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Belarus: European comments on the sham presidential election
The EU and the Nordic-Baltic countries said on Sunday that the „sham presidential election in Belarus has been neither free,…
DR Congo: Statement by the EU High Representative on the latest escalation
The EU is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
Türkiye: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Ankara
"The path to Syria’s future also runs through Türkiye. I commend Türkiye for really helping a large number of Syrian…
Europol: Violent human traffickers halted in Germany and Hungary
A German Criminal Inspectorate and the Hungarian National Bureau of Investigation, supported by Europol, have dismantled a criminal network involved…
Europe’s Most Wanted website hint: Polish fugitive arrested in the Netherlands
One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the Netherlands following a direct tip submitted via the EU Most…
Europol: 7.2 tonnes of cocaine and €6 million seized in large drug sting
The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), supported by Europol, has dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network in an investigation involving…
Frontex: Industry day on Artificial Intelligence tools for seamless border checks
The upcoming Industry Day will be an opportunity to demonstrate how your innovative solutions can support border authorities to maintain…
Europol conducts major global operation to increase seizures of criminal assets
For the first time ever, Europol has welcomed to its headquarters over 80 financial experts from all around the world…
European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts 3rd support for the Lebanese Armed Forces
The EU Council today adopted a third assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €60 million to the benefit of the Lebanese Armed…
EU-Tanzania: A partnership for regional peace and prosperity
Tanzania has long been a beacon of stability and a force for peace in the Great Lakes region, which, despite…
Israel/Palestine: EU High Representative welcomes ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages - ending…
EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
EU Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib is visiting Syria to reaffirm the EU's commitment to providing critical assistance…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas
The Leaders of the G7 countries fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas,…
Statement by U.S. Defense Secretary Austin on Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release
"After these months of terror and trauma, we recommit ourselves today to move toward a more hopeful, secure, and just…
EU Commissioner Brunner to discuss home affairs priorities in Greece and Cyprus
Tomorrow and Friday, Magnus Brunner, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, will travel to Greece and Cyprus for a series…
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Statement from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Biden, a ceasefire and hostage deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas.…
Asylum and Migration Pact: MEPs kick off scrutiny work
The EU Parliament Working Group on Asylum-Implementation of the Pact/CEAS, formed by MEPs of all EP political groups, has started…
Phone call readout of Danish PM Frederiksen with incoming U.S. President Trump
In the conversation, the Danish Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening security in the Arctic, and that Denmark is…
EEAS criticizes Kosovo’s recent actions against institutions supported by Serbia
Kosovo’s recent actions against and closure of Serbia-supported structures, conducted in the midst of the election campaign for the 9…
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ to increase critical infrastructure security
At the meeting in Helsinki, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO…
Frontex proceeds with assessment methodology for Document Inspection Systems
Considerable progress made in the field of authentication systems has allowed for Document Inspection Systems (DIS) to become an integral…
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad: EU Council extends restrictions by one year
All individuals and entities previously identified as responsible for participating in the financing of Hamas and PIJ, or enabling their…
Frontex: EU Commissioner Brunner visits Warsaw headquarters
Magnus Brunner, the newly appointed European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited today the Warsaw headquarters of Frontex, the…
Bundeskanzler: „Die Unverletzlichkeit von Grenzen ist ein Grundprinzip des Völkerrechts”
"Grenzen dürfen nicht mit Gewalt verschoben werden - dies gelte für jedes Land, ob im Osten oder Westen". Das hat…