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Thursday 22 January

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The development of European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) represents a decisive step towards strengthening the EU’s crisis response, economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy. EDPCIs aim to overcome fragmented national defence efforts by promoting joint development, production and procurement of key military capabilities, enhancing the EU’s governance structure for defence investment. While earlier frameworks like the EDF, PESCO and CARD have achieved limited integration, EDPCIs could enable large-scale collaboration by pooling demand, streamlining supply chains and reinforcing the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base. Proposed flagship projects such as the Drone Initiative, Eastern Flank Watch, Air Shield, and Space Shield address urgent needs but face challenges of funding, technology gaps and diverging national planning cycles. Other potential EDPCIs, such as a Cyber Defence Shield, a Combat Cloud, Military Mobility Network or EU Command and Control could expand into critical enabler domains but also depend on balancing EU-level regulation and intergovernmental ownership and ensuring sustained financial and political backing. This study recommends a coherent governance framework, harmonised standards and inclusive industrial participation to sustain innovation. Ultimately, success will hinge on EDPCIs’ capacity to deliver credible capabilities and advance Europe’s goal of a resilient, autonomous and integrated defence posture.
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This study examines the perpetrators and methods of transnational repression within the European Union (EU) and suggests possible counter-strategies for EU institutions. The study explains how transnational repression relates to associated issues faced by the EU, such as foreign interference, disinformation, abuse of migration frameworks and hybrid threats. Whilst the scale, scope and methods of transnational repression comprise a global phenomenon, this problem is specifically prevalent within the EU. Three case studies feature perpetrator states active inside the EU: Russia, Iran and China. In response, legal frameworks and policy responses have been developed in relevant political contexts, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and various EU Member States. The study concludes by providing recommendations for European institutions to address transnational repression.
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Mit neun Jahren zu Real Madrid, mit 19 das Debüt in der Ligue 1, mit 24 der Wechsel zum FCB. Verteidiger Flavius Daniliuc blickt trotz seines jungen Alters auf eine Laufbahn mit vielen Aufs und Abs zurück.

Wegen einer unbekannten Substanz mussten 120 Menschen das Gebäude verlassen. Die Schule aktivierte sofort ihre internen Sicherheitsverfahren.

The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Friday, 23 January 2026 at 13.30.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 23 January 2026 at 15.00.

The press briefing will take place on Friday 23 January 2026 at 11.00.

The press briefing will take place on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 14.00.

Der Präsident des Europäischen Rates António Costa informierte das Europäische Parlament auf dessen Plenartagung in Straßburg.

Andrews neues Domizil auf dem Landsitz Sandringham liegt in einem Überschwemmungsgebiet. Pumpstationen sollen das von Sumpfland umgebene Anwesen vor starken Hochwasserschäden schützen.

Die Bildungsdirektion will das Problem noch bis Ende März «in einem eigenen Projekt» angehen. Denn sowohl die Anzahl der entschuldigten als auch der unentschuldigten Absenzen nahm zu.

Der Austausch der Sperrlisten seit 2025 stoppt Spieler aus der Schweiz abrupt. Umsätze brechen massiv ein, mehrere Häuser schliessen, der Boom ist vorbei.

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Media are invited to interview Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci, who will participate in a special plenary session on 27 January marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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On 26 January, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will engage in an exchange of views with Members of the Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Foreign Affairs (AFET) as well as in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA (DNAT).

Discussion topics will include the significant challenges facing the EU and NATO in today's complex geopolitical environment, efforts to strengthen Europe's defence also in view of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the state and prospects of transatlantic relations as well as issues of burden-sharing, political cohesion and strategic adaptation.

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In ihren Jahresberichten zur Gemeinsamen Außen-, Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik fordern die Abgeordneten eine Stärkung globaler Partnerschaften und der EU- Abschreckungsfähigkeit.
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten

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In ihren Jahresberichten zur Gemeinsamen Außen-, Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik fordern die Abgeordneten eine Stärkung globaler Partnerschaften und der EU- Abschreckungsfähigkeit.
Ausschuss für auswärtige Angelegenheiten

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In a formal plenary sitting, Felipe VI, King of Spain, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic of Portugal addressed MEPs.

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