euronews1 week agoEurope politicsVon der Leyen spars with rivals on EU budget, Chinese trade warCandidates diverge on EU budget size and priorities as EU elections approach. [ more ]
www.dw.com2 months agoEurope politicsEU: The global impact of Ursula von der Leyen's reelection DW 03/05/2024Ursula von der Leyen has shifted the EU towards a more 'geopolitical' force. There has been a hardening of the EU's stance towards China during von der Leyen's tenure. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoFrance politicsMacron: Nuclear arms should be part of EU defense debate DW 04/29/2024President Macron expressed willingness to discuss using French nuclear weapons for European defense, attracting criticism from political opponents. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com3 months agoFrance politicsSeeking to Unsettle Russia, Macron Provokes AlliesPresident Macron suggested sending Western troops to Ukraine, sparking debate and highlighting Western divisions. Macron's bold pronouncements often lack consensus from allies, showcasing a quest for relevance and strategic ambiguity. [ more ]
www.france24.com3 months agoEurope newsNATO chief warns against dividing US and Europe or undermining joint deterrentNATO warns against driving a wedge between the US and Europe European leaders urged to invest more in defense and not pursue paths that divide Europe from North America [ more ]
www.dw.com3 months agoEurope politicsScholz says Trump NATO remarks 'irresponsible and dangerous' DW 02/12/2024German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticizes Donald Trump for threatening to withhold security from NATO members Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk encourages increased European defense and production [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com4 months agoEurope newsMilitary analyst warns that 'Putin has not given up' and 2024 will be 'difficult'This year is likely to be very difficult for Ukraine as the war has turned into a strategic stalemate. NATO is warning civilians in the UK and across Europe to prepare for an outbreak of war with Russia. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoEU data protectionCall to urgently revive Theresa May's plan for EU-wide defence treatyTheresa May's EU defence treaty proposal needs revisiting Calls for EU-UK security pact due to war in Ukraine [ more ]
www.dw.com3 months agoEurope newsMSC 2024: Ukraine's Zelenskyy rallies leaders for support DW 02/17/2024Chancellor Scholz emphasizes European defense readiness Ukrainian President urges global support against Russia Estonia's PM stresses NATO unity and significance of US support to Ukraine [ more ]