security
This week, the European Parliament adopted my report on transnational repression with a broad majority. This is an important success in the effort to stop authoritarian regimes from intimidating their critics in Europe. Now, the European Commission and the Member States have to act.
Vor 35 Jahren haben Polen und Deutschland ihren Nachbarschaftsvertrag unterzeichnet. Die deutsch-polnische Zusammenarbeit ist sowohl für Mecklenburg-Vorpommern als auch für ganz Europa von großer Bedeutung.
Russlands hybride Angriffe im Ostseeraum zeigen, wie wichtig der Schutz unserer maritimen Infrastruktur ist. Am Freitag war ich mit Ole Krüger beim Ocean Technology Campus in Rostock, um mich über aktuelle Ideen und Lösungsansätze zu informieren.
For years, we as Greens have been putting forward proposals at the European level on how Europe can become more united and independent in its defence. The new report on flagship projects designed to close our biggest capability gaps is another step in that direction. Now it is up to the member states to act.
By 2035, will Europe emerge as a strong security actor – or remain a patchwork of 27 fragmented parts? Two scenarios illustrate where the road ahead could lead.
The NATO summit agenda in The Hague seems tailored to please Trump. It risks becoming a live re-enactment of The Emperor’s New Clothes. What we need is security, not show.
I became the target of an Iranian cyberattack in March. Now, the European Parliament has officially confirmed the incident. Here's what has happened since:
On Europe Day, we celebrate diversity, freedom, and unity. At the same time, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues. How we can strengthen Ukraine and pave the way for its EU membership.
Europe needs to learn to stand on its own feet. This requires not just defense spending but also the necessary expertise—such as stronger cybersecurity and resilience. A new Blue Card could be part of the solution.
The geopolitical situation is more unstable than ever, and the new U.S. administration is not making things easier for Europe.
Ships from Russia’s shadow fleet are repeatedly damaging undersea cables and pipelines. This is how Europe has to respond: