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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 & ...

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.

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 ...

Allow me to start by thanking you for the warm hospitality in Bulgaria, especially here in this university. During my visit, I had the opportunity to hold very constructive discussions with Prime ...