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EU leaders in Brussels to push for more security, defence funding
European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels on Monday to discuss boosting Europe's military funding in the face of multiple threats, including Russia's war on Ukraine – which is about to enter
EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
European Union leaders gather on Monday to discuss how to bolster the continent's defences against Russia and how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump after his decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,
EU leaders to huddle on defense against Russia, economy, and US
Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council of EU leaders, has billed the one-day gathering as a 'retreat' devoted to defense policy rather than a formal summit
Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence
EU leaders meet in Brussels with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss enhancing Europe's defences amidst an assertive Russia and Trump's demand for increased NATO spending. Officials stress the urgency of boosting military budgets and consider funding strategies while contemplating closer ties with the UK post-Brexit.
Taoiseach to join EU leaders in Brussels for informal meeting on defence
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other EU leaders for an informal meeting in Brussels which will be dominated by the EU's policy on defence, in light of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, as well as Donald Trump's return to the White House.
With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely ...
Europe must spend more on its own defence
Spending more on defence must, however, go hand-in-hand with increased efficiency. As both the recent Draghi and Letta ...
EU members of NATO ready to raise defence spending beyond 2% of GDP, Costa says
The 23 EU members who also belong to NATO are likely to agree to raise the defence spending target above the current 2% of ...
Trump to squeeze NATO allies who aren’t paying what they owe, US’ national security advisor says
During remarks via satellite to the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, Trump pressed NATO nations to up their NATO ...
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Boosting EU demand and a stronger euro would prevent trade war
With Trump imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, finding ways to avert a trade war between the U.S. and Europe must ...
Starmer hosts German leader as he seeks post-Brexit reset with EU
Strengthening Britain's relations with Germany was the focus of a meeting between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British ...
Sir Keir Starmer to urge EU nations to 'shoulder more of the burden' on defence spending
The prime minister's call comes as Donald Trump repeats his demand for NATO allies to spend at least 5% of their national ...
EU and Nato take vow of silence on Greenland
The EU and Nato have taken a vow of silence over Greenland after Denmark requested its key allies refrain from reacting to ...