Bolstering the EU’s defence capabilities is one of the topics on today’s agenda of EU leaders who’ve been holding an informal summit in Versailles in France.
The war on Ukraine has led to increasing calls from some EU quarters for the EU to substantially increase defence spending and to build a real security and defence union.
But how will those calls work for a neutral non-aligned EU member like Ireland? Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe says Ireland’s strength lies in its diplomatic skills and not in its military might.
Out words: our strength
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1st meeting of EU-UK parliamentary assembly Thursday – MacManus
Brexit back on the table following elections – MacManus
Interview Grace O’Sullivan MEP on toxic chemicals (POPs)
“Eliminate dangerous chemicals” from products – O’Sullivan
MEPs demand stricter limits on toxic chemicals in products – O’Sullivan
MEPs demand cuts to toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Starvation could create new migrant wave, warns Markey
Interview Ciarán Cuffe on Russian sanctions & energy savings
MEP calls for tax on energy companies to help renovations – Cuffe
More money needed for retrofits & energy saving projects – Cuffe
Renovations can “dramatically” reduce Russian energy imports – Cuffe
Resistance to 6th round of sanctions “understandable”– O’Sullivan
Irish law should be Europe-wide – Fitzgerald
Ukraine war is a cyber wake-up - Kelly
Ill-prepared one year after HSE cyber attack - Kelly
US “sees big opportunities” from Ukraine war – Wallace
Fitzgerald welcomes oil sanctions
Andrews calls for path to nuclear weapons ban
EU funding tied up in ‘stolen’ planes - Markey
“Difficult situation” for €4bn Irish planes in Russia
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