Institutional documents

"Recommendation on strengthening research safety

"Conclusion of the work of a fact-finding mission on the defence industry, a provider of strategic autonomy in Europe".

This information report was submitted by the Committee on National Defence and Armed Forces to conclude the work of a fact-finding mission on the defence industry as a provider of strategic autonomy in Europe. The report begins by outlining the structural weaknesses of the European defence industry and then sets out a number of recommendations for transforming the European defence technological and industrial base. For example, at European level: the fight against discriminatory practices by players...

General Secretary's Annual Report 2023

In this year's edition of his report, NATO's Secretary General looks in particular at Finland's accession, the Vilnius Summit, at which the Alliance strengthened its collective defence, and the deepening of cooperation with the Indo-Pacific partners. The report also contains the results of the latest surveys on how NATO is perceived by public opinion.NATO, 14 March 2024 Consult

Choosing Europe's future. Global Trends to 2040

The report analyses the main global trends up to 2040 and their possible impact on the European Union. It outlines some of the strategic choices and issues that European leaders may need to address over the next five years and beyond. The report highlights the ongoing shift from an era of cooperation to one of competition, the increasing fragmentation of the international system and the acceleration of major global transitions.European strategy...

25 recommendations for AI in France

The Commission makes 25 recommendations to the public authorities, 7 of which are priorities if France wants to lead the drive for collective appropriation and deployment of the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. The aim is to promote a «French AI ecosystem» and to train the public in the use of these new technologies.Commission de l'intelligence artificielle, 13 March 2024 Read more

Public opinion survey on security, defence and NATO conducted in 2023 among the population of Alliance countries

In 2023, as in previous years, NATO conducted a survey to find out how the citizens of Alliance countries view defence and security issues. A large number of respondents consider that being a member of NATO reduces the risk of attack by a third country, and the proportion of respondents in favour of increasing defence budgets has risen by five points in one year, to 40 %....

Cyber threat panorama 2023

This third edition of the Cyberthreat Panorama describes the main trends observed in 2023 by the French National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI). This document focuses on the intentions of attackers, their capabilities and the opportunities exploited to compromise information systems (IS), providing concrete examples of incidents dealt with by the ANSSI during the year.ANSSI, 23 February 2024 Consult

The European Defence Industrial Strategy

For the first time, a defence industrial strategy is being prepared at EU level. Accompanied by a European Defence Industry Programme (SIDP), this strategy aims to support the competitiveness and preparation of the DTIB-E. Its objective is to encourage Member States to invest more, better, together and in European equipment. Its aim is to encourage Member States to invest more, better, together and in European equipment.European Commission, 5 March 2024 Consult

Defence Innovation Orientation 2023 (DrOID) reference document

Published annually, the Document de référence de l'orientation de l'innovation de défense (DrOID) sets out the ambitions of the Ministry of Defence's innovation policy. The 2024 edition follows on from the 2024-2030 Military Programming Law and stresses the need for a new approach to defence innovation.Ministry of the Armed Forces, February 2024 Consult

Security cooperation agreement between France and Ukraine

During the Ukrainian President's visit to Paris in February 2024, France and Ukraine signed a bilateral security agreement. Concluded for a period of 10 years and valid until Ukraine joins NATO, the agreement provides for «comprehensive assistance» from Paris to Kiev, «active deterrence [...] against any new aggression from the Russian Federation», as well as «support for Ukraine's integration...

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 direct economic and energy exchanges. The sanctions adopted have considerably reduced trade and investment. Among the recommendations are: the reduction of...

UK, Japan and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty

The UK, Japan and Italy have signed an agreement to develop a future fighter aircraft. While one of the stated benefits of this programme appears to be economic in nature, the members of this partnership are also demonstrating their desire to contribute to security in the Indo-Pacific region by acquiring a 6th generation fighter aircraft featuring cutting-edge stealth and interoperability technologies. Ministry...

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. Here we look at the threat of political violence hanging over the country.Assemblée Nationale, 8 November 2023 Read more

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. Here we look at the threats of political violence hanging over the country.Assemblée Nationale, 15 November 2023 Read more

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 strategy.Ministry of Defence, 2023 Consult

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on countering potential threats posed by drones

This document presents 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 provide a picture of developments in European defence since the Versailles summit in March 2022. It also puts forward proposals concerning relations between Europe and NATO and the European Union's lines of conduct 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 concern 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 text seeks to diagnose Europe's energy needs and how to limit the external dependence of European countries in this area, particularly in terms of diversifying resources. National Assembly, Committee on Energy...

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 (production of transport vehicles). In the event of a major crisis, the aim is to be able to call on personnel...

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 materials, maintenance in operational condition, and the establishment of funds for innovation.Ministry of Defence Consult

Report to Parliament on French arms exports

In 2022, French arms exports reached a «historic» figure of almost 27 billion euros. These exports underline the quality of French military equipment, but also call for essential efforts in terms of control. We need to ensure that these exports are consistent with our understanding of geopolitical relations and France's posture in terms of arms exports. This report also raises the question of...

Report to Parliament on French exports of dual-use goods

This is the 2022 report that the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty has submitted to Parliament on the export of goods with both civilian and military applications. The economic stakes are high because they require control through the granting or non-granting of export licences. The main aim is to prevent the export of goods that could be used in the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction, in...