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Official farewell ceremony for the T.10 military transport aircraft at Zaragoza Air Base. In the background, prominently displayed, is the grey fuselage of the aircraft, with some yellow details. It has high wings and two large visible propellers, one on each side. At the front, the slanted cockpit windows and the number 07 stand out. In the foreground of the image, blurred, several members of the Air Force are in formation. Most are wearing dark blue uniforms with matching caps. A person in the centre stands out, dressed in a green military uniform. Defence

International Security

All in? The revival of the Spanish and European defence industry

By Félix Arteaga, Daniel Fiott, Luis Simón // Posted on 25 Feb 2025

Daytime view from the cockpit of an aircraft of 4 Spanish Navy ships in a demonstration of the European Union naval force Operation Atalanta, with calm seas and partly cloudy skies

International Security

Europe at war and European defence: the same as ever?

By Félix Arteaga // Posted on 23 Oct 2024

Ceremony in Strasbourg’s hemicycle, The European Parliament at 70: “The voice of citizens and democratic values”.

Future of Europe

Citizen participation in the EU’s democratic life

By Alberto Alemanno // Posted on 04 Jun 2024

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the Republic of Ukraine, Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic at the Summit on the war in Ukraine in Normandy at Salle Murat, Palais de l'Elysée.

Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood

France’s Eastern Zeitenwende?

By Teona Giuashvili // Posted on 08 May 2024

European Union financial stimulus concept.

Future of Europe

Can IPCEIs fill in the gaps left by a failed EU Sovereignty Fund?

By Blake Arnold // Posted on 30 Oct 2023

Frigate F-101 "Álvaro de Bazán" anchored in the Ría de Pontevedra.

Future of Europe

Investing and innovating? Spain and the European Defence Fund

By Daniel Fiott // Posted on 28 Aug 2023

Spain’s presidency of the Council of the EU. Flags of the European Union and Spain

International Security

Ten principles for Spain’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2023

By Real Instituto Elcano // Posted on 24 Jul 2023

European defence policy. Chess figures with the flag of the European Union in the background

International Security

European strategic autonomy and defence after Ukraine

By Luis Simón // Posted on 28 Nov 2022

20220728 ARI56 Malinconi Taipei city Taiwan

China, the US and the new world order

Is the US moving towards strategic clarity on Taiwan? The repercussions of the shift for Europe

By Michael Malinconi // Posted on 01 Aug 2022

Political cycle. Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the European Union flag.

Future of Europe

The EU’s 2019-24 political cycle: mid-term assessment and outlook

By Raquel García // Posted on 22 Jul 2022

Golden passport and visa schemes. A European passport on a map. Photo: jackmac34

Democracy and citizenship

Golden passport and visa schemes: an opportunity for EU foreign policy?

By Aindriú Ó Murchú // Posted on 09 May 2022

Towards greater European responsibility in security and defence: a Spanish-Dutch view. Josep Borrell Fontelles, Vice-President of the European Commission, in the event "Europe in danger: what next for EU security and defence?".

International Security

Towards greater European responsibility in security and defence: a Spanish-Dutch view

By Luis Simón, Dick Zandee // Posted on 10 Feb 2022