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) Several high-level meetings. Key topics for the future of the EU. On which there are strong uncertainties, such as the EU's support for Ukraine. This week is classified as “red” on the calendar
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(B2) The interruption of CSDP missions by the military junta in power in Niger is a hard blow for the Europeans. Russian pressure seems to have paid off. Pressure which is also exerted in Mali as in Libya.
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(B2) The facts are piling up on this weekend's attack in North Kosovo. Attack now classified as terrorist. Or even destabilization of the State. The involvement of certain elements of the Serbian security services cannot be excluded.
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(B2) While the investigation into the alleged corruption scandal known as Qatargate is slipping, the European Parliament approved with 505 votes (93 against and 52 abstentions), the proposals of the Bischoff report modifying certain rules for greater integrity
Read(B2) Touching friendship groups undermines the freedom of exercise of the mandate for some MEPs. The opacity that surrounds this unofficial practice, however, has forced the European Parliament to get involved since the Qatargate scandal. And
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(B2) On the eve of the summer break, the appointment of an American as Chief Economist at DG Competition is causing trouble in Brussels. To the point that the European Commission has to explain itself as well
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(B2) The negotiation of the two instruments – ASAP and EDIRPA – supporting ammunition production is not a long calm river. At the risk of misleading the acronym of the first… DEFENSE POLICY
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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 European Parliament does not upset the situation but clarifies its relations with the representatives and diplomats of six third countries: Russia, Belarus, Iran, China, Qatar and Morocco. Should the access of certain representatives be restricted
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(B2) Delivery of ammunition to Ukraine materializes. Just like that of heavy tanks. While waiting for that of planes? All against the backdrop of a spring counter-offensive looming on the Ukrainian front.
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(B2) Chinese diplomacy has achieved notable success in sponsoring an agreement between the Gulf enemy brothers. A tectonic change that deserves sustained attention and not institutional bickering. TO THE
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(B2) The agreement reached Monday evening between Serbs and Kosovars marks a step for the Balkans. But also for Europeans. This is the first time since the creation of the very young European diplomatic service or EEAS
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(B2) It is not uninteresting to delve behind the scenes of the European Peace Facility at a time when this instrument appears to be the quickest solution to respond to the ammunition emergency for Ukraine. What's needed
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(B2) The Special Committee on Foreign Interference of the European Parliament is given the task of putting in black and white “what needs to change in the European Parliament”, after QatarGate. An important step that
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(B2 – exclusive) Meetings with MPs provide insight. Parcel for the time being. Of the 16 EDIRPA reporters and shadow reporters, only five have published meetings with industry
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(B2) The reinforced presence of the Allies in the East of the Alliance, at the gates of Russia, is more topical than ever on the eve of a new offensive expected by the Russians in Ukraine. behind the war
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(B2) The first examination of the mechanism for the acquisition of armaments by the committees in the European Parliament showed a gaping flaw: the lack of a legal basis. A discussion that does not only concern lawyers. She
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(B2) Slowly but surely, the European Union is opening up its defense initiatives to its NATO partners. Evidenced by the signing of an agreement with the USA within the European Defense Agency. Or the association of
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