Defence and security

04-04-2024

NATO 75th anniversary: spotlight on enlargement and countering Russia

On the latest episode of our daily podcast Today in the EU, we’re looking at today’s NATO meeting in Brussels.

Technology 13-03-2024

AI Act voted in Strasbourg, military security issues omitted

On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, we’re looking into the AI Act vote in Strasbourg - and why the lack of reference to how AI will be used in the defence sector is causing some concern.

12-03-2024

NATO new era: Who’s fit for its top job?

On the latest episode of Euractiv’s Today in the EU, all eyes are on the NATO military alliance, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary with two new members: Finland and Sweden.

15-02-2024

Could Trump’s NATO remarks threaten European security?

With NATO defence ministers gathering in Brussels on Thursday (15 February), the meeting is being overshadowed by former US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks Washington might not protect European allies who are not spending enough on defence from a potential Russian attack.

Europe's East 03-11-2022

Loopholes and weaponisation of the war in Ukraine

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at two aspects of the war in Ukraine. First, the weaponisation of the conflict, with several European countries standing behind Ukraine and offering military assistance while Russia intensifies its attacks. The …

Technology 03-12-2021

Cybersecurity: trends and actions

Raj Samani, McAfee’s chief scientist, walks us through the upcoming challenges in the field of cybersecurity, and how regulators, law enforcement authorities and private actors should work together to face cyberthreats.

Politics 11-06-2021

Transatlantic summits and a Bulgarian organ scandal

Next week, all the lights will be shining over Brussels, where a double summit is taking place. World leaders are hoping to set a key milestone in renewing the transatlantic partnership and maintaining economic ties between the EU and the …

20-05-2021

Truce calls over Israeli-Palestinian violence and fake EU jobs controversy

This week our podcast focuses on the violent Israeli-Palestinian clashes, the EU’s role in the peace-making process and the political obstacles and differences among the bloc’s members. To shed some light on the latest developments I’m joined today by EURACTIV’s …

Energy 25-02-2021

Strategic Compass and the EU’s €440 million failed gas projects

This week on EURACTIV’s Yellow Room, we are talking about Friday’s EU summit, where the leaders are expected to discuss security and defence issues. During the first part of their meeting, they will be joined by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg for an …