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Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid attacks?

The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly.

Euronews · 1h ago

Could the European Security Council be the EU’s answer to hybrid attacks?

The European Commission proposed a new European Security Council (ESC) to respond to a recent surge in state-sponsored hybrid warfare, like cyberattacks and sabotage.

Euronews · Oct 13

Canada is eyeing a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU. How far can Brussels go?

President Trump’s tariff war and territorial threats have made Ottawa pivot towards Europe. Brussels now wants to seize the political moment and draw Canada deeper into its orbit.

Euronews · Sep 15

Europe is holding its breath to see what a Trump or Harris win might mean for the region

Experts predict that a Trump or Harris presidency could have different outcomes for Europe's economy, competitiveness, and geopolitics.

Fortune · Nov 3, 2024

As Ukraine and others queue to join, is EU ready for enlargement?

Only since Russian invasion have European leaders started to do necessary calculations, expert says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023