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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the State of the European Union 2023 [Alexis HAULOT/ European Parliament]

Quo Vadis Spitzenkandidaten?

26 September 2023 EU Elections 2024 European Union

Amid the echoes of this year’s State of the European Union (SOTEU) address, a pivotal question emerges: Can the Spitzenkandidaten procedure make a comeback in the upcoming EU elections? This […]

European diplomats in the Land of the Rising Sun

14 July 2023 European Foreign Policy

Luisa Gambaro 7 min

The European Union and Japan share a close cooperative relationship. In a global context of rearmament, Japan has redefined its defence strategy and strengthened its ties with the EU. What is the concrete mission of EU diplomats in Tokyo?

One of the few EU success story in defence: the EU’s long-fought battle against misinformation

12 July 2023 Security

Camilla Collet 7 min

The EU is going through a watershed moment since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The ‘geopolitical Commission’ seems more committed than ever to beef up its defence capabilities, despite being hindered by difficult internal oppositions.

Renforcer la coopération en matière de renseignement dans l’UE : Progrès et défis

10 July 2023 Cyber Security

Lucas Soares 8 min

Ces dernières années, le renseignement a gagné en importance dans les affaires de l’UE, notamment en raison du nombre croissant de problèmes de sécurité. La collecte et l’analyse de renseignements sont au coeur des questions de sécurité complexes, et l’UE a reconnu leur rôle vital dans la protection de ses États membres.

The EU Policy in the Arctic: the Changing Geopolitical Situation in the Polar Ranges

5 July 2023 European Foreign Policy

Flavio Petitjean 4 min

The Arctic is a frozen region renowned for its unforgiving climate, with the North Pole at its centre. While climate change has for many been the main reason to discuss the polar areas, renewed tensions and geopolitical games have attracted the eye of the EU’s policy makers to this region.

Sustainable economic growth in EU external action: the EU – New Zealand Trade Agreement

3 July 2023 Environment

Riccardo Rossi 5 min

Despite their geographical distance the EU and New Zealand have a very close relationship, coupled with shared values and interests. They share a deep commitment to democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights and sustainable development. In fact, the EU has three main objectives to pursue in the Pacific region, which align with New Zealand’s own development work in the region, namely: support climate action, promote sustainable economic development and encourage fundamental values and good governance.