Schengen area visa reforms approved
The European Parliament has agreed to reform rules governing the application and issuing processes for visas within the Schengen area. Under the new EU Visa...
Security Union counterterrorism measures approved
The European Parliament has agreed to adopt new legislative initiatives facilitating the detection and prevention of terrorism in the EU. The Security Union counterterrorism measures,...
Maritime anti-corruption agenda announced
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced it will begin work on official guidance to combat maritime corruption. More than 28,000 individual incidents of corruption...
Simulation in defence training: an essential tool
Steve Wilkinson, CEO of the European Training and Simulation Association, describes how simulation in defence training has become an invaluable tool. When not in action,...
Facebook clarifies data use policy
Social media platform Facebook has agreed to update its terms and conditions clarifying its handling of users’ data after intervention by the European Commission. The...
Lone worker safety: time to get serious
As lone working becomes more widespread, what are the biggest risks to those working alone and what should employers consider when choosing a lone...
Cybersecurity testing exercise for EU elections
The European Parliament has deployed stringent cybersecurity tests in anticipation of the European elections to be held in May. The exercise, conducted by the Parliament,...
Video game geoblocking: Commission objects
The European Commission has issued Statements of Objections to video game distributor Valve and five video games publishers over geoblocking of games. Valve, which owns...
Humanitarian assistance to Libya boosted
The European Commission has announced it will provide €6 million in humanitarian assistance to Libya as conflict continues in the country. The new funding brings...
Rule of law in Poland in question
The European Commission has begun infringement procedures over alleged breaches of the rule of law by Poland. The Commission issued a Letter of Formal Notice...
