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Nowadays organizations rely on a vast network of suppliers, service providers, and third-party vendors. This complex web of interdependencies introduces significant challenges, as vulnerabilities within the supply chain can serve as gateways for cyber threats.

Youth participation in policy making within the European Union is essential for creating a democratic society that reflects the diverse perspectives of its citizens. Despite various initiatives aimed at increasing engagement, youth involvement in formal political processes remains a significant challenge. Comprehensive studies have highlighted that socio-demographic factors such as age, education, and social class significantly influence political participation among young people.

Since Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine two years ago, the EU has reentered towards strengthening its defense capabilities and cooperation. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell presented a Strategic Compass for Security and Defense to the EU that protects its citizens, values, and interests to contribute to international peace and security.

Few ideas appear with such regularity in discourses about European defence as the “European army”.
With the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the question of how to ensure European Security remains largely unanswered. As it appears that Russia will not back down from it´s maximalist war aims in Ukraine, European Countries are still looking for an adequate response. Looking beyond this conflict, the Republican Nominee for the Election of 2024, Donald Trump, has already proven to be an unreliable ally, at one point even suggesting that Russia should attack NATO if Allies that are not paying their share. Especially this position might throw the future of the Transatlantic Alliance out of balance, which would leave Europe to fend for itself.

The European project binds our nations together in a shared destiny, forged from our past and embraced in every moment of the present. It’s a blend of our triumphs and trials, cherished memories, and a collective willingness to move forward together. Nuclear weapons, as we’ll explore, are part of this shared heritage, embodying both our history and our joint strategic interests.

When needs must: Over the years, Europe has developed a large number of collaborative defence sector instruments: OCCAR originally established in 1996; EUMS and other …

Dear French friends

Those who follow the international news can hardly fail to be aware that the world seems to be spiralling out of control and that the regulatory systems put in place after the Second World War are struggling to keep pace. We live in a world in which the media is chock-a-block with analyses, inflamed debates, experts in both information and disinformation, forecasts swiftly debunked by facts and rational argument so laced with pure emotion that we may be forgiven for being confused.

1. General approach to a) capability definition and b) arms development & production EU Member States are fully aware that they do not have enough …