EU accelerates defence push with biometric screening and shared checks as bloc finalises security compact
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Europe accelerates defence push amid security threats and uncertain US commitment, as EU leaders meet in Brussels to finalise a new security compact that will see advanced biometric screening, shared security checks and faster procedures rolled out across the bloc from this month. The measures, announced by the European Parliament on 25 June 2026, aim to close the gaps exploited by those who break EU migration rules while maintaining fair borders for all .
The push comes as Europe grapples with a shifting security landscape, including the arrival of Taliban envoys in Brussels for talks that have reignited debates over principles and legitimacy. The visit, described by a Taliban spokesperson as a trust-building exercise with EU member states, has drawn criticism from human rights advocates . Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that humanitarian needs for 2026 amount to just three days of global military spending, urging the EU to resist marginalising civic space and restricting freedom of association or expression .
Defence cooperation is also intensifying beyond Europe’s borders. At Eurosatory 2026, Gulf defence groups deepened ties with European counterparts, signalling a strategic realignment in response to regional instability . Within the EU, defence build-up efforts are coalescing around key industrial platforms, with analysts warning that success depends on getting partnerships right .
The bloc’s stance towards China is hardening, with European leaders increasingly viewing Beijing as a fundamental threat to Europe’s competitiveness. A summit this week opened the possibility of radical tightening of trade relations, raising the spectre of an EU-China trade war .
Migration policy remains a flashpoint. The Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe has urged the EU to prioritise protecting people over borders, while the bloc’s new coordinated system—featuring EU-wide biometric checks and faster procedures—seeks to balance security with fairness .
Energy security is another pillar of the new strategy. A report released today argues that without a binding 2040 renewables target, Europe risks losing energy security, investment and industrial leadership .
As Europe navigates these challenges, the pace of decision-making in Brussels is under scrutiny. The *Economist* this week described the EU as “too damn slow,” calling for faster action to match the urgency of the moment .
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