How the US election could shape Europe’s security future?
EU Watch interviewed Finnish politician Mika Aaltola, who serves for the first time as a Member of the European Parliament. We discussed the issues of the impact of US elections on Europe’s security, NATO and the EU enlargement.
‘Kaja Kallas is my hope for an EU that speaks with one voice’, says Austrian MEP Brandstätter
EU Watch interviewed Austrian politician Helmut Brandstätter, who serves for the first time as a Member of the European Parliament. We discussed the issues of Ukraine’s support, EU enlargement, migration and media freedom.
Former Estonian Foreign Minister: “We should make Russia understand that the West is not weak anymore”
In our most recent podcast edition of “EU Matters”, the Vice-Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament and former Estonian foreign minister, Urmas Paet, talks about the threat of Russia to Europe and the West’s support for Ukraine, as well as the recent developments in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.
“Russia sanctions will remain in place for a long time”: EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan
INTERVIEW: The former senior European Commission official is tasked with overseeing the implementation of restrictive measures. EU Watch sat down with him for an interview.
EU adopts ninth Russia sanctions package
The measures are aimed at a range of economic sectors and also include almost 200 new individuals and entities subject to asset freezes and travel bans.
European Parliament to declare Russia a “state sponsor of terrorism”
The leaders of the main political groups in the European Parliament have agreed on a strongly-worded resolution on Russia.
“Europe cannot defend itself without America”
Interview with Egils Levits, President of the Republic of Latvia, on how to deal with the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Von der Leyen wants to redistribute €140 billion in excess profits
The European Commission urges member states to intervene in energy markets to prevent a further rise of gas and electricity prices.
Preventing an energy crisis: Is the EU’s strategy working?
Six months after the beginning of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine we ask the question: Has the European Union done enough to cut its dependence on Russian gas and oil?
EU suspends visa agreement with Russia
The member states on Friday adopted a proposal by the Commission.
“Germany cannot lead the EU”
Poland’s former Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski on Ukraine, EU enlargement and the latest proposals of Emmanuel Macron
Commission proposes new Russia sanctions, including oil embargo
The EU is tightening measures against Russia and wants to ban the import of Russian oil by the end of the year.
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia, including coal import ban
The European Union on Friday agreed a fifth package of economic sanctions against Russia.

