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Von der Leyen's Greek 'shield' will not work

Louisa Waugh and Bilal Sukkar explored why the EU should demonstrate leadership, as opposed to using coercive tactics, in addressing the conflict in Syria.

EU's new €10bn 'peace facility' risks fuelling conflict

As European ambassadors discuss plans to set up a European Peace Facility (EPF) to provide up to €10.5bn for EU military operations and security assistance, Lucia Montanaro and Tuuli Räty outline what this could mean for peace.

Time for a new, sustainable European approach to migration

As European Union leaders take up their new posts, Bénédicte Goderiaux and Lucia Montanaro argue that they have an opportunity to put the core values of the EU – peace, sustainable development and human rights – back at the heart of its migration policy.

Joint letter to the European Union Foreign Affairs Council

Panic is not the answer to the EU’s security and defence challenges

The European Union must choose between contaminating the Common Security and Defence Policy with panic over security and migration, and reaffirming the EU’s core values as a global actor for peace and development.

The EU’s new financial framework must not fortify Europe at the expense of peace

The European Commission (EC) released its proposal for the new EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 on 2 May. Given its heavy focus on migration, border management and security, Kloé Tricot O'Farrell and Luca Venchiarutti ask whether the EC's proposal will fortify Europe at the expense of its peace commitments.

Falling Short of Security in Somalia

Time for European values, not fear, to take centre stage in migration response

In the run-up to the European Council meetings this week, Saferworld urges the EU to uphold its values and refrain from pursuing short-term strategies that reinforce conflict dynamics.

Challenges and opportunities for peace and security cooperation

Bernardo Mariani and Chloë Gotterson take a look at EU-China efforts to promote peace and security in Africa, outlining successes and challenges.