Defence & Security Iran, Rutte: 500 US flights have departed from Italy. Crosetto: A misleading message; I am ready to report on thisby Maria Elena Ribezzo 24 June 2026
Defence & Security Strengthening the mandates of Europol and Eurojust: the EU Commission’s proposals on securityby Iolanda Cuomo 24 June 2026
Defence & Security European defence beneath the seas: the EU Commission launches a €40 million call for tenders for submarine cablesby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 23 June 2026
Defence & Security There are 4,000 political prisoners and 1,200 “foreign agents” in Russia. The EU: “Putin’s pact with the people is falling apart”by Valeria Schröter 23 June 2026
Defence & Security Democracy under siege, the EU raises its defences: “The main threat is Russia”by Annachiara Magenta annacmag 23 June 2026
Defence & Security Second EU-Moldova Summit. Von der Leyen: “A further 528 million is ready for Chișinău, subject to reforms”by Valeria Schröter 22 June 2026
Briefs Leaders from 14 EU countries praise the results on migration managementby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 19 June 2026
Defence & Security Defence and dual-use technologies: increased investment from the European Innovation Council (EIC)by Iolanda Cuomo 17 June 2026
Defence & Security Kubilius crowns Macron king of Europe: “France should lead European defence”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 17 June 2026
Defence & Security AI: European Parliament gives the green light to a ban on “nudifier” apps and to simplification measuresby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 16 June 2026
Briefs Defence: EU countries give final go-ahead for Canada’s participation in SAFE fundingby Redazione eunewsit 15 June 2026
Defence & Security NATO scales back its presence in Kosovo: “Security situation has improved”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 12 June 2026
Defence & Security EU Parliament and Council agree on new rules to streamline defenceby Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 10 June 2026
Defence & Security Islamic extremism: the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee says the threat is digitalby Valeria Schröter 8 June 2026
Defence & Security The EU imposes sanctions on Iran over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kallas: “This is the first time, and we will do it again if necessary”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 8 June 2026
Defence & Security Egypt: EU grants 20 million euros to al‑Sisi’s army as security trumps human rightsby Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 8 June 2026
Defence & Security Kubilius insists: “Ukraine should join the future European Defence Union”by Giorgio Dell'Omodarme 1 June 2026
Defence & Security Five countries have signed up for SAFE loans to fund defence spending—not Italyby Giulia Torbidoni 29 May 2026
Defence & Security Russian drone hits Romania; EU condemns the incident and prepares 21st sanctions package against Moscowby Valeria Schröter 29 May 2026
Briefs EU confirms commitment to open dialogue with Taliban to ensure humanitarian aidby Annachiara Magenta annacmag 27 May 2026
Defence & Security EU military mobility: personnel transiting through civil airports will still be screenedby Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 27 May 2026
Defence & Security Von der Leyen: “When the Baltic states are put to the test, the whole of Europe is put to the test”by Valeria Schröter 26 May 2026
Defence & Security Russian advance along the Ukrainian front has been steadily declining since November 2025by Cosimo Firenzani 25 May 2026
Defence & Security NATO, Rutte: “US withdrawal is inevitable; greater European investment is essential”by Valeria Schröter 22 May 2026
Defence & Security Kubilius: “SAFE will not be automatically suspended in the event of a negative ruling by the Court of Justice”by Emanuele Bonini emanuelebonini 21 May 2026