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European Security and Defence Policy

Latest news about EU initiatives relating to a common security policy for Europe.

EU Policy on Cyber Defence - guide 10 November 2022, 18:01 CET
The Commission and the EU's High Representative on 10 November put forward a Joint Communication on an EU Cyber Defence policy and an Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0 to address the deteriorating security environment following Russia's aggression against Ukraine and to boost the EU's capacity to protect its citizens and infrastructure.

EU imposes new Iran sanctions over drones in Ukraine 24 October 2022, 23:02 CET
The European Union added three new individuals and one entity Thursday to sanctions against Iran for the use of drones to undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignaty and independence of Ukraine.

New EU sanctions to target Russian trade 29 September 2022, 22:56 CET
Following recent escalation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its 'sham referenda' to facilitate annexation of occupied territories, the Commission presented Wednesday a new package of sanctions.

EU promises Ukraine continued support against Russian 'blackmail' 05 September 2022, 23:50 CET
The EU showed no sign of weakening its support for Ukraine in its war with Russia Monday, as Ukraine's prime minister Denys Shmyhal made a visit to Brussels to further strengthen cooperation.

EU send 5 million anti-radiation tablets to Ukraine 30 August 2022, 23:54 CET
The European Union sent 5 million potassium iodide tablets to Ukraine Tuesday, as a preventative safety measure to increase the level of protection around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

EU strengthens Eurojust role on war crimes 09 May 2022, 23:04 CET
EU states adopted a mandate Friday on new rules which will allow the judicial cooperation agency Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, such as war crimes.

EU increases supplies of military equipment to Ukraine 14 April 2022, 23:40 CET
The European Union added EUR 500 million to resources under its 'European Peace Facility' to supply military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, thereby tripling the initial budget to EUR 1.5 billion.

Europe builds preparedness against potential health threats 08 April 2022, 17:39 CET
The EU moved Wednesday to bolster its capacity to respond to public health risks with a decontamination reserve and a new stockpile of equipment tailored to chemical, biological or nuclear emergencies.

EU doubles funds to support Ukrainian armed forces to EUR 1 billion 23 March 2022, 22:54 CET
The EU Council added another EUR 500m Wednesday to its support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend Ukraine's territorial integrity and protect its civilian population against ongoing Russian aggression.

EU unites behind stronger security and defence plan 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET
The EU Council gave formal approval Monday to its 'strategic compass', its ambitious plan to strengthen the EU's security and defence policy by 2030 in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine.

EU defence and security policy: Strategic Compass - guide 21 March 2022, 23:30 CET
The EU Council formally approved the Strategic Compass on 21 March, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe. The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan of action for strengthening the EU's security and defence policy by 2030.

EU releases funding for urgent help to Ukraine refugees 16 March 2022, 23:15 CET
The EU Council agreed Wednesday to mobilise cohesion funding to assist refugees fleeing Russia’s military aggression, as well as efforts to tackle the extended impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU leaders vow to bolster defence capabilities 11 March 2022, 21:41 CET
EU leaders at the end of a two-day summit Friday adopted a declaration outlining plans to bolster the EU's defence capabilities, reduce energy dependencies and build a more robust economic base.

EU introduces temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine 04 March 2022, 23:18 CET
The EU Council adopted unanimously Friday an implementing decision introducing temporary protection due to the mass influx of persons fleeing Ukraine as a consequence of the war.

EU offers Ukraine unprecedented arms support package 27 February 2022, 23:57 CET
With the war in Ukraine raging, the European Union stepped up late Sunday evening with a EUR 450m package of lethal weapons and new sanctions to counter the brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine.

EU condemns 'illegal and unacceptable' Russian action in Ukraine 23 February 2022, 00:39 CET
The EU condemned Russia's recognition Tuesday of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities and their invasion by Russian troops, outlining a number of financial and trade sanctions.

Von der Leyen calls for stronger EU defence cooperation 15 September 2021, 18:05 CET
In her 'State of the Union' address to the European Parliament Wednesday, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called on EU member states to step up cooperation on security and defence.

Strengthened EU export controls target dual-use technologies 15 September 2021, 18:05 CET
New export controls, which entered into force Thursday, will reinforce the EU's response to the threat of 'dual-use technologies' such as cyber-surveillance that can be misused for human rights violations.

EU strives to get its citizens and local staff out of Afghanistan 26 August 2021, 23:13 CET
European Union ministers of foreign affairs stressed the need to ensure the safe evacuation of EU citizens and local staff at an extraordinary meeting to consider latest developments in Afghanistan.

EU sets human rights controls on 'dual use' exports 10 November 2020, 18:34 CET
The EU institutions agreed Monday new criteria for exporting 'dual use' products and technologies, including cyber-surveillance tools, that can be repurposed in ways which violate human rights.

Go-ahead for 13 new EU defence projects 13 November 2019, 22:54 CET
EU defence ministers gave the go-ahead Tuesday to an updated list of 13 new projects to be undertaken under the EU's new 'Permanent Structured Cooperation' defence structure (PESCO).

Performance risks in EU defence plans, say auditors 12 September 2019, 17:00 CET
The current military capabilities and cooperation of the EU Member States do not match the new level of ambition of the EU’s defence policy, says a review by the European Court of Auditors, out Thursday.

EU continues to strengthen defence capability 22 November 2018, 00:34 CET
The EU Council underlined its desire to enhance its strategic autonomy and capacity to act as security provider Monday, agreeing a number of projects under its PESCO defence cooperation programme.

Trump criticised as NATO strengthens cooperation with EU 10 July 2018, 20:36 CET
"Appreciate your allies, after all you don't have that many," EU Council president Tusk told US president Trump Tuesday, as NATO and the EU signed a joint declaration to strengthen military cooperation.

Brussels unveils EUR 13 billion defence fund 14 June 2018, 16:53 CET
The EU Commission outlined plans for a new EUR 13 billion European Defence Fund Wednesday, with a view to increasing the EU's 'strategic autonomy' and strengthening its ability to protect its citizens.