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EU bolsters defence against new forms of terrorism

Border guards (BRUSSELS) – The EU bolstered its defence against terrorist attacks Tuesday by criminalising acts such as undertaking training or travelling for terrorist purposes, as well as organising or…

EU defence ministers agree joint military HQ
EU foreign affairs and defence ministers agreed Monday to establish joint military headquarters for the planning and conduct of non-executive military missions initially…

EU plans EUR 5 billion defence fund
The EU Commission set out proposals Wednesday to strengthen Member States’ joint defence capabilities, defence spending efficiency and a EUR 5 billion European…

MEPs call for common EU defence policy

Eurocopter Tiger Copyright © 2007 David Monniaux (BRUSSELS) – The EU should tackle Europe’s deteriorating security by helping its armed forces to work together better, as a first step towards…

Single certificate to tighten EU airport security

Photo Airport Munich by Politikaner (BRUSSELS) – Tighter security for Europe’s airports is promised as a result of a new EU proposal for a single Europe-wide certification procedure for aviation…