Andrius Kubilius

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EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

24/07/2025

Space

EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services

The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

25/06/2025

Europe News

The EU seeks to slash red tape for defence as money 'is not enough'

The EU is racing to adapt its defence posture to the threat posed by Russia amid uncertainty over Washington's continued military support.

17/06/2025

Radio Schuman

Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression

With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?

20/05/2025

Europe News

Brussels looking to beef up the EU's collective defence clause

Article 42.7 of the EU Treaties was triggered once following the terrorist attack in Paris on November 13, 2015, but is generally seen as weaker than the collective defence clause in NATO.

15/05/2025

Europe News

EU needs more integration with Ukraine defence industry: Kubilius

The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.

12/05/2025

Europe News

Europe's defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threat

In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment.

17/04/2025

Europe News

EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Kubilius

The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.

26/03/2025

Europe News

Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.

19/03/2025

Europe News

More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament

Next week, the EU Commission will present the White Paper on the Future of European Defence, with guidelines on how to boost production and defence readiness in the face of possible Russian military aggression.

14/03/2025

Europe News

Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean?

10/02/2025

Europe News

'Ready to defend': EU hardens line against Trump's Greenland threats

Donald Trump's repeated threat to take control of Greenland one way or another has aroused a sense of alarm across Europe.

28/01/2025

Space

Kubilius: Space is an EU top priority, but budget is still limited

In ten years, the global space economy could triple in size. Europe wants to remain at the forefront of this sector, but risks being left behind if words are not matched by action, said EU Commissioner for Space and Defence Andrius Kubilius.

28/01/2025

Europe News

EU signs satellite constellation contracts to up secure connectivity

The multi-orbital satellite constellation, dubbed IRIS², is scheduled to come fully online in 2030.

16/12/2024

Europe News

EU 'defence bonds' cheaper if national budgets frontloaded: Kubilius

Andrius Kubilius is expected to draw up a White Paper on European Defence within his first three months in office, including ways to finance what he has described as a "big bang" in military spending.

05/12/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. Si vis pacem, para bellum

Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write.

14/11/2024

Europe News

EU should prioritise enlargement in this mandate — Commissioner pick

Andrius Kubilius, who may lead talks for the EU executive, has supported the speedy enlargement of the bloc to Ukraine and the Balkans.

27/08/2024

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in Europe this week?

The European Parliament declared Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" this week in a vote overwhelmingly backed by MEPs.

25/11/2022