Tag: Defence and Security
-
What the EU Aims to Deliver in 2026: Defence, Digital, and a Sharper Strategic Focus
Overview: A year of coordinated action in Brussels As 2026 unfolds, Brussels regulators are navigating a busy legislative calendar. The European Parliament, the Council, and the European Commission have jointly signalled a tighter, more focused agenda aimed at strengthening Europe’s security, economy, and global standing. While tied to a broader reform of rules and resources,…
-
What the EU Is Up To in 2026: Brussels’s Busy Year Ahead
Defence and security remain the priority From 2022 to 2026, defence and security have consistently topped the EU agenda. In 2026, Brussels will push ahead with a coordinated defence strategy that seeks to strengthen the bloc’s strategic autonomy while avoiding a duplication of efforts with NATO. The European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission have…
-
Australia’s 2025 Policy Push: Gambling Harm Reforms, Student Debt Relief, and Telecommunication Readiness for Bushfire Season
Continuing the Online Gambling Harm Reform Drive Communications Minister Anika Wells has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the 2023 parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations on online gambling harms. In a recent interview, Wells emphasized that the work launched by the inquiry is ongoing, with practical steps already taken and more in the pipeline. As of late…
-
Vision 2035: UK PM Starmer to Visit India for Strategic Talks and Fintech Fest
Overview: A High-Profile Visit to Deepen the India-UK Partnership In a significant display of ongoing collaboration, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit India on October 8-9, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit marks Starmer’s first official trip to India and comes on the heels of momentum generated…
-
Vision 2035: UK PM Starmer to Visit India for Strategic Partnership Talks and Global Fintech Fest
Overview of a High-Stakes Visit The United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is scheduled to visit India on October 8-9, 2025, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks Starmer’s first official trip to India and signals a renewed push to advance the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under the umbrella of “Vision…