Foreign Affairs Council (Defence): Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
The European Defence Agency is becoming more and more important. Today, we are going to study a very important document, which…
EU Defence Ministers prioritize 22 key military capabilities
Today, at the Steering Board of the European Defence Agency (EDA), the 27 EU Ministers of Defence approve the 2023 EU…
Defence: EU Council approves conclusions on the EU space strategy
The Council recalled the EU’s longstanding commitment to international law and to the values and guiding principles developed in the United Nations framework, and…
OSCE enhances Ministry of Defense capacities in Kyrgyz Republic
On October 31, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, in partnership with the OSCE Programme Office in…
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Billström and Defence Minister Jonson to visit Helsinki
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Helsinki on 8 November to…
NATO Military Committee visits SHAPE: Strategic warfighting HQ
On Monday 16 October 2023, the NATO and Invitee Military Representatives headed down to SHAPE for a series of briefings,…
NATO Defence Ministers discuss deterrence, missions, Middle East
On deterrence and defence, Allies discussed the next steps in operationalising NATO’s new defence plans, including by assigning forces, developing…
Sweden: Press conference in Visby with PM Kristersson
On Friday 13 October, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will host the JEF Leaders’ Summit in Visby – a summit of…
New Director appointed: EU Commission’s Defence and Space Directorate
The European Commission has decided today to appoint Christoph Kautz as Director for ‘Satellite Navigation and Earth Observation' at the Commission's Directorate-General…
Granada Summit: EU Commission’s steps for a more sustainable Europe
In a Communication adopted today, the Commission provides a contribution to the forthcoming leaders' debate in Granada on the future-oriented…
Security and defence: Norway and Germany sign new declaration on bilateral co-operation
Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries. The…
Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with German Foreign Minister
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena Baerbock, who is…
Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits the Republic of North Macedonia
From 3rd to 5th September 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer was in the Republic…
Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence, Brussels, 12-13 October 2023
A meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Defence Ministers will take place on 12-13 October 2023…
Informal Foreign Affairs Council (Gymnich): Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
"I want to remind you that today we are going to have these discussions together with Minister [for Foreign Affairs…
Informal meeting of EU defence ministers, 29-30 August 2023
Official Council meetings are organised by the Council of the EU and chaired by the...
Sweden: Finnish PM Orpo and Swedish PM Kristersson agreed to intensify cooperation
Finland and Sweden agreed to intensify their cooperation at a meeting between Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister…
Finnish and Swedish PMs to meet in Harpsund
Friday’s meeting will take place at the Swedish Prime Minister’s summer residence in Harpsund. Among other topics, the Prime Ministers…
Chair of the NATO Military Committee attends Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference
From 14 to 16 August 2023, Admiral Rob Bauer, Chair of the NATO Military Committee attended the 25th annual Indo-Pacific…
Yearbook of European Security 2023
The first section of the volume explores the EU’s response to the war in Ukraine and the far-reaching repercussions of…
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 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…
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).…
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…
Agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), 23 May 2023
The Foreign Affairs Council in its defence configuration will meet on 23 May and will...
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...
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 Italy to pursue EU defence industry tour
Brussels, 13 April 2023 Today, Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, is in Italy to meet with...
Finland: JEF Chiefs of Defence met in Helsinki
London, 12 April 2023 The Chiefs discussed Baltic Sea and the High North security, the...
Strengthening Sweden’s military defence and preparations for NATO membership
Stockholm, 5 April 2023 Today the Swedish Government has presented investment proposals that will be...
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...
European Defence Fund: €1.2bn to boost EU defence capabilities and innovation
Brussels, 30 March 2023 Today, the Commission adopted the third annual Work Programme under the European...
Joint declaration by the governments of the Netherlands and Germany
27. März 2023 Based on the strong friendship between our citizens and countries and in...
EU HRVP Borrell: Why we created the Schuman Security and Defence Forum
Brussels, 22 March 2023 Earlier this week, I hosted the first edition of the Schuman...
EU Parliament: Exchanges with experts on interinstitutional cooperation, security and defence
Brussels, 22 March 2023 The Committee on Constitutional Affairs hosted exchanges with experts on interinstitutional...
Security and defence: EU Space Strategy to ensure a stronger and more resilient EU
Brussels, 10 March 2023 Today, the Commission and the High Representative present for the first...