The European security-industrial complex

What is the European security-industrial complex?

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14 September 2022: New reports added to the analysis section
24 May 2021: Legal basis section updated with information on Horizon Europe (2021-27)
8 January 2020: Link to CORDIS database of Horizon 2020 security projects added
24 October 2018: Horizon Europe proposals added to the Observatory
24 October 2018: Security research: advisory group report on fundamental rights in a "digital intensive environment" added to the Observatory

The European security-industrial complex is a term used to describe the confluence of interests within the European Union between the 'homeland security' industry and politicians and state officials dealing with security policies.

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The European security-industrial complex

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