On Monday 18 September, Spain’s acting defence minister, Margarita Robles, stressed the importance of a Europe of values going hand in hand with a Europe of security and defence.
Presenting the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defence, Ms Robles highlighted two overarching objectives: “strengthening European capabilities to protect European citizens” and promoting security in the EU environment “by...