Defense Archives - Investigate Europe

9 December 2017

The European Parliament opens the way for a defense commissioner and pushes states to find €76 bn for weapons

By Apostolis Fotidiadis

The resolution to be adopted next week in Strasbourg is a major step towards further militarisation of the EU. For the first time ever, the European Parliament makes the case for the creation of a Commission Directorate General (DG)-Defence. Rapporteur Michael Gahler is also the head of Kangaroo, a lobby group promoting security and defence imperatives in the EU institutions for decades. Read more "The European Parliament opens the way for a defense commissioner and pushes states to find €76 bn for weapons"

5 December 2017

Investigate Europe investigations prompts calls for Microsoft contracts scrutiny in France

By Investigate Europe

Investigate Europe investigation into public IT contracting practices prompts French officials to call for a public inquiry into defence contracts handed to Microsoft. Read more "Investigate Europe investigations prompts calls for Microsoft contracts scrutiny in France"