373 research outputs found
A historic reminder, an ever-present dilemma? - Assessing Brexitâs potential consequences for European security. EPC Commentary, 18 May 2016
On 9 May 2016, in a further attempt to discourage the British public opinion from opting for their countryâs abandonment of the European Union (EU) in the âin/outâ referendum on 23 June, Prime Minister David Cameron stated that the UK has regretted "turning its back" on Europe in the past, and that the EU had "helped reconcile" countries and maintain peace on the Old Continent
âBibi strikes backâ. Israeli elections in a transforming domestic and international landscape. EPC Commentary, 26 March 2015
On 17 March 2015 Israeli citizens massively headed to the polls to renew the composition of the Knesset, the countryâs
legislative body, thereby also electing a new government after the early termination of the ruling coalition elected in 2013
Federalist rhetoric or political tactics? The what, where, who, when and why of Junckerâs call for a common European army. EPC Commentary, 12 March 2015
In an interview with the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag on 8 March 2015, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, strongly advocated a common European army to consolidate peace in Europe, react to security threats both within the continent and in its neighbourhood, defend European values vis-Ă -vis aggressive powers, notably Russia, and create economies of scale by consolidating demand for military equipment
Another perfect storm for European defence â but can the Union really make strength? EPC Commentary, 23 November 2016
On 14 November, following a jumbo meeting featuring EU foreign and defence ministers, the Council of the EU adopted the Conclusions on Implementing the EU Global Strategy in the area of Security and Defence
Ensuring the EUâs future as a security provider Five recommendations for the June European Councilâs session on CSDP. EPC Commentary, 23 June 2015
On 25 and 26 June 2015, the Heads of State or Government of the European Union (EU) will convene to discuss the implementation of their Conclusions on the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) from December 2013. A substantial and frank debate among EU leaders is urgently needed in order to forge a lasting and credible vision for CSDP
The âMacron effectâ on European defence: En Marche, at last? EPC Commentary, 1 June 2017
The substantial victory of Emmanuel Macron and his brand-new party En Marche! open a window of opportunity for progress in
the EUâs Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). However, it remains unclear whether the âMacron effectâ will act as a real
game-changer in this dossier
The European Union Maritime Security Strategy: sailing uncharted waters? EPC Commentary, 26 June 2014
On 24 June 2014 the General Affairs Council of the European Union approved the âEuropean Union Maritime Security Strategyâ (EUMSS), following the mandate by EU Heads of State or Government in their âDefence Summitâ last December and building on the Joint Communication âFor An Open and Secure Global Maritime Domainâ by the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in early March. These documents come at a time of considerable transformations in âthe worldâs last global commonâ: the sea
Balancing realism and vision - The prospects of EU-Israel relations in times of change and uncertainty. European Policy Brief, 28 May 2015
In this joint EPC-FSD Policy Brief, Andrea Frontini and Eran Etzion assess the state of play and the future prospects of EU-Israel relations in the light of recent domestic and regional political developments. They argue that, despite frequent cacophony and recurring stalemates, the EU-Israel partnership still has the potential to pursue shared strategic objectives. The two sides have to realign their relations, taking into account new realities and common challenges in the Middle East and Northern Africa region, and the current state of the Middle East Peace Process. More careful differentiation and stronger prioritisation of the policy dossiers at stake are urgently needed. An autonomous but joined up review of the overall relationship, guided by courage, pragmatism and stronger strategic direction, is crucial in order to move ahead
Diplomatic parade or last struggle against fatalism? - Making sense of the Paris ministerial meeting on the Middle East Peace Process. EPC Commentary, 16 June 2016
On 3 June, the French government convened an international meeting in Paris, gathering 28 high-level delegations from all around the world, from Norway to Japan, in order to discuss the state of play and future prospects of the enduring Israel-Palestine conflict.
The first ministerial meeting of the âInitiative for the Peace in the Middle Eastâ, as it was labelled by the Quai dâOrsay, provided an important political signal, and a potential diplomatic format, to help revive the long-stalled peace process. Yet, its concrete deliverables remain beset by considerable uncertainty
Cutting the Gordian knot? Assessing the outcomes of the March EU-India Summit. EPC Commentary, 8 April 2016
After a four-year suspension, the 13th EU-India Summit took place in Brussels on 30 March 2016. While several deep-rooted
constraints could not be overcome, the Summitâs deliverables reflect a gradually changing and cautiously optimistic mood in
the historically challenging interaction between Brussels and Delhi
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