Europe is at a turning point in shaping its approach to security and defence, with growing challenges prompting urgent reflection and action. The Council Library invited POLITICO Europe’s Research & ...

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The Council adopted two assistance measures worth €60 million under the European Peace Facility that will benefit the ...

On World Press Freedom Day, the EU issued a statement emphasizing the significant risks faced by the media in 2025 and reaffirming its resolute commitment to supporting and defending independent ...

Recalling the European Council conclusions on European defence of 6 March 2025, all Member States are committed to the build-up of necessary defence capabilities in the European Union.

The Council adopted a third bilateral assistance measure worth €15 million under the EPF to strengthen the operational ...

President António Costa met with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Rossen Jeliazkov in Sofia. During a press conference following their meeting, President Costa outlined the programme for his official ...

European Council President António Costa met with the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev in Sofia. In his opening remarks, he highlighted the key role Bulgaria plays within the EU and praised the ...

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. 2025 marks the 75 th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era ...