Europe powerless as Iran nuclear deal unravels: analysts
The 2015 Iranian nuclear deal is unravelling before the eyes of its European backers who appear powerless in the face of US rejection of the accord, analysts say
Countdown to NATO space strategy
NATO will launch its first strategy for space this week as the alliance heads beyond the skies to defend against the likes of China and Russia
Riot control guns: the different choices made by European nations
The use of rubber bullets by security forces has become a source of controversy in France because of dozens of injuries to people during violent demonstration by "yellow vest" protesters
Governments ponder what to do with returning jihadists
The imminent fall of the Islamic State's caliphate in Iraq and Syria has left many countries grappling with what to do with jihadists who want to return.
EU drops plan for 10,000 border guards by 2020
The European Union has abandoned its plan for a 10,000-strong bloc-wide border and coastguard saying it was "unrealistic" for the force to be ready by 2020
EU defence efforts musn’t hurt transatlantic bond: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned Europe against undermining transatlantic ties, following a defence spat between US President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron.
Macron: Europe needs ‘real European army’
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europeans cannot be protected without a European army.
EU Parliament seeks Saudi Arabia arms embargo
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging arms embargo against Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
EU states seek sanctions for cyber attackers
A group of EU states including Britain and the Baltic countries is pushing the bloc to slap sanctions on cyber attackers, as Europe seeks to strengthen its electronic defences.
Macron’s EU vision: how has it fared 12 months on?
On September 26 last year, Emmanuel Macron laid out his vision for a reformed EU to blunt the rise of nationalism and ensure the bloc has a future as an independent actor on the world stage.