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

12 July 2023 Security

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.

The Belgrade-Pristina-Dialogue – Will the EU let them join the club?

30 June 2023 European Politics

Luka Krauss 7 min

Undermining Kosovo’s state-building efforts and ambitions for greater global recognition is just one of many reasons why China and Russia get to secure the best venues for their billboards in the capital. Yet, while both countries continue to stir the conflict and veto Kosovo independence in the UN Security Council, the EU is mediating talks for a normalisation of the relations between Kosovo and Serbia.

Eastern Partnership: Prospects for a European Future

28 June 2023 Security

Martina Rubino 10 min

[Editorial partnership] When the foreign ministers of Poland and Swedish first proposed the idea for the Eastern Partnership in 2008, the response was somewhat muted. A few months later, Russian tanks entered Georgia after fighting between the country’s military and Russian-backed separatists. Five days of war left hundreds dead and around 200,000 people displaced. Russia quickly recognised the contested regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent republics, despite their international status as part of Georgia.