We must stop treating the war as a ‘Ukrainian issue’ and describe it for what it is: a threat to Europe. It is right to call for peace, but we must remain aware that it can only be achieved if there is a genuine interest on the other side.

Whilst European companies may struggle to keep pace with China and the United States, they can nevertheless rely on a strong capacity for cooperation at government level. An example to follow? The space sector

At the informal meeting of defence ministers, Greece and Spain are holding back on sending interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whilst Russian hybrid attacks are also on the rise on European soil. Berlin and the northern countries are calling for more support for Kyiv 

Following weeks of internal government discussions and pressure from Brussels, the Commission has received ‘assurances’ regarding Italy’s participation. The amount of the loan has yet to be determined

Washington’s growing unreliability as a strategic partner has forced both Ukraine and EU countries to step up their efforts to find alternative solutions. This could turn out to be a good thing