“News from the Brussels’ Bubble”: defence and security priorities under the next EU long-term budget

The latest edition of the EU Programme Newsletter sheds light on the recent EC general presentation of the next EU long-term budget (2021-2027) from a peace perspective, and in particular on the focus on security and defense priorities

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NBB 2026-4: ‘the never ending story of privileges for arms dealers’

This month from Brussels’ arms bubble funding for the military seems like a never-ending story, deregulation is progressing slowly but surely, and institutional rivalries persist… Read our latest ENAAT Newsletter here: ENAAT NBB 2026-4, 10/07/2026 SUMMARY: News from ENAAT & members Factsheet 1 | EU Military Spending until 2027, From ‘Peace Project’ to Arms Investor Factsheet 2 | Military and related spending in the MFF 2028–34 proposal EU support for the arms industry The never ending funding for the arms industry Deregulation for the arms industry News Briefs Other aspects of european militarization New security strategy postponed to

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“Security for Whom?” CSOs call EU leaders to move the money from the military to human security

Ahead of the European Council held on 18 & 19 of June, where leaders will discuss the next EU budgetary cycle, civil society organisations from across the spectrum urge EU decision-makers to reject the military budget surge and invest in human security instead Open Letter initiated by TNI, ENAAT, Stop ReArm Europe 17 June 2026 Dear Heads of States and Governments, In the run-up to the next European Council taking place this week, at which you will discuss the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028–2034), with a view to reaching a final agreement by the end of the

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