Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, information report, Why the future of Europe is at stake in Ukraine
A delegation from the committee visited Warsaw on 18 and 19 December and then Kiev on 20 and 21 December 2023, and this report sets out the consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2022. It highlights the economic rupture between Russia and Europe, putting an end to economic and energy exchanges [...].
UK, Japan and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty
The UK, Japan and Italy have signed an agreement for the development of a future combat aircraft. While one of the stated advantages of this programme appears to be economic, the members of this partnership are also demonstrating their desire to contribute to security in the Indo-Pacific region by acquiring [...].
Information report on the assessment of military support for Ukraine, submitted by Lionel ROYER-PERREAUT and Christophe NAEGELEN, No. 1840
Violence in political activism is nothing new, but the aim of this report is to establish a diagnosis of the current situation. Which movements resort to violent action? What are their motives and where do they come from? From environmentalist occupations to accelerationism, a movement that preaches racial war and seeks to unleash it through attacks. It [...]
Information report on violent activism, presented by Jérémie IORDANOFF and Éric POULLIAT, No. 1864
Violence in political activism is nothing new, but the aim of this report is to establish a diagnosis of the current situation. Which movements resort to violent action? What are their motives and where do they come from? From environmentalist occupations to accelerationism, a movement that preaches racial war and seeks to unleash it through attacks. It [...]
Defence Equipment & Support Strategy
The invasion of Ukraine has rekindled fears of high-intensity conflict. The UK is therefore seeking to strengthen and modernise its defence apparatus. This document, which should be read in conjunction with a revised version of the Integrated Review, sets out the main directions for the British Army in terms of equipment, innovation and modernisation.
Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on countering potential threats posed by drones
This document sets out European policy on protection against hostile drones. The aim is to provide a collective framework for harmonised legislation, with a view to coordinating the recognition of a potential threat that is set to multiply. European Commission, 2023 Consult
EU defence after Versailles: An agenda for the future
This analysis seeks to paint a picture of developments in European defences since the Versailles summit in March 2022. It also puts forward proposals concerning relations between Europe and NATO and the European Union's course of action in the event of an external crisis. European Parliament, 2023 Consult
Information report on energy security and energy market reform
The winter of 2022 has been marked by concerns about the cost of energy. Since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, Europe's gas-dependent economies have suffered, with concerns about supply disruptions. Against this backdrop, this paper seeks to diagnose Europe's energy needs and how to limit dependence on Russian gas.
The Directorate General of Armaments launches the Defence Industrial Operational Reserve, 2023
Against a backdrop of increased capability requirements, the DGA is looking to recruit a specific reserve of 3,000 people in areas of the defence industry. This would cover everything from army equipment and navy logistics to munitions production. Initial agreements have been signed with Scania [...].
Finance Bill 2024, (LPM year 1), 2023
From 2024, the defence budget will see an increase of €3.3 billion, for a total of €47.2 billion. This means that the budget will have grown by 46% between 2017 and 2024. This document sets out the consequences for the armed forces: new equipment, major materiel, maintenance in operational condition, right through to the introduction [...].
