The future of defence industrial policy in debate
The EU might spend money on defence for the first time ever. MEPs are discussing proposals to support EU countries developing and acquiring military equipment together.
“If Crisis or War comes” could NATO assist Sweden?
When the Secretary General of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, visits Sweden, the same questions are on everyone’s lips: could Sweden become a member of the alliance? In case of conflict, could NATO assist Sweden?
Closer Anglo-French defence cooperation after Brexit
French President Emmanuel Macron met British Prime Minister Theresa May at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the English county of Berkshire on 18th January for the 35th Anglo-French summit. This summit came as Britain tries to strengthen bilateral ties before leaving the European Union
Brexit: « The transition period has already started, » says Barnier
During the Trends Manager of the year 2017, Michel Barnier gave an overall picture of the Brexit negotiations and recalled that maintaining the integrity of the Single Market will not be negotiable.
2018 : The Year of European Defence?
Last year marked the revival of the long-standing idea of a Defence Europe. Member States have taken decisive steps towards more efficiency and self-sufficiency in defense. In this context, and with more legislative proposals under way, 2018 will surely be busier, maybe more ambitious?