Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) The president of the Security and Defense subcommittee does not hide her intention to keep her position in the new assembly. And if possible at the head of a full commission, to instruct
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(B2) One year before the election of the European Parliament in 2024, the first polls show a shift to the right of the hemicycle and a crushing of the forces on the left. In addition to the possible progression of the extreme right,
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(B2) The evacuation operation from Sudan already appears to be a success. Opened by France, backed by Germany, it brought to light a principle dear to Europeans: solidarity in times of
Read(B2) Information, misused, has harmful effects. To the point of endangering European Union personnel abroad. The European External Action Service (EEAS) publishes this Tuesday (7 February) its first
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(B2) On a sheet of barely 500 words, MEPs single out Morocco for its attacks on freedom of expression and the media. It had been more than 20 years since he had been spared. Of
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(B2) Faced with tensions in Nagorno Karabakh, the Europeans seem determined not to give in to Azerbaijan's blackmail. Preparations are accelerating for the deployment of a new CSDP mission. DEFENSE POLICY ©
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(B2) Hoped for more than a year ago, repeatedly postponed, NATO and Europeans have finally agreed to sign a new declaration of cooperation. As Euro-Atlantic good wishes to Vladimir
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(B2) The instrument for the acquisition of weapons had to be adopted quickly. And even urgently, before the end of 2023. The Council has kept to the schedule. Not the European Parliament. In the spotlight: the EDIRPA is falling behind ©
Read(B2) The 'Secure' chapter of the Strategic Compass insists on one thing: it is necessary to guard against hybrid threats, in particular foreign interference and cyber threats. Highlighting a problem
Read(B2) A special committee of the European Parliament was created at the end of 2020 to raise awareness of the threats to "all democratic processes in the European Union". This initial observation takes the form of a
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(B2) Like a dizzying pendulum system, the focus shifts from Ukraine to the Sahel, from Mozambique to outer space. With a recurring actor, Russia. In the spotlight: the Sahel is burning A G5
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(B2) The grip of Russia, from the border of Ukraine to Mali, is testing the European ministers who have been meeting since Wednesday evening in Brest. In Brussels, NATO and Russia start a dialogue, which is difficult, complicated but
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(B2) The holding of elections in Libya on December 24 remains uncertain. With the fear that the country will plunge back into hostilities between the different Libyan factions. Flying the painstakingly negotiated compromise under
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(B2) The tensions between Algeria and Morocco point to another area of fragility for Europe, in the Mediterranean. It is not just a local dispute. The cutting of the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline worries Spain and Portugal.
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(B2) Under the leadership of Charles Michel, the European Council rediscovered a passion for international issues, setting all-round orientations. The visit of the UN Secretary General is symbolic in more than one way. The announcement
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(B2) Beginning with skirmishes on the esplanade of the Mosques, the situation in East Jerusalem and in Israel is taking a worrying turn with the exchanges of fire and rockets with Gaza since yesterday evening. A situation
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(B2) The presence of the American president, even in a virtual way, Thursday evening is important in more ways than one. It is after Canada (the tradition) and Asia (the American priority), a very clear mark of the administration
Read(B2) In a declaration published on the sidelines of the European Council, the three big Europeans seem determined to shake the club against the States which rearm Libya A turning point in the Libyan crisis This declaration
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(B2) The week ends with a final highlight: the European summit. And on its agenda, a file repeatedly put away, the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Heads of State and
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