EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
In an address to EU lawmakers, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the 27-nation bloc to 'take control' of its own security.
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EU Commissioner Kubilius Wants Ukraine War To Continue, Prepares for NATO-Russia Confrontation
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Ukraine’s resistance provides NATO and the EU time to strengthen against potential Russian aggression. Urging increased defense spending, Kubilius emphasized boosting arms production and military aid to Kiev.
Fico threatens to pull Slovakia out of EU and Nato
Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing that world events could consign them to the “history books”.
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Trump calls on NATO countries to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP and accuses the EU of treating the US ‘very badly’
The U.S. president tells Davos Forum he wants to meet Vladimir Putin soon and has asked Xi Jinping to help stop Ukraine war
Europe should welcome Trump's NATO spending call, says Poland's Tusk
Trump at Davos: NATO 5% push, tariff warnings for Europe
Trump used Davos to warn Europe, demanding NATO allies raise defence spending to 5% of GDP and threatening tariffs on companies not manufacturing in the US. He linked lower oil prices to ending the Ukraine war and assured LNG exports to Europe would continue.
Donald Trump Pulling US Troops From Europe in Blow to NATO Allies: Report
President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senio
Slovak opposition says PM Fico undermining EU membership, Fico warns of protests
Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka launched an attempt to dismiss the leftist-nationalist government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the EU.
Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender
Europe's military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump's potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging.
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EU, UK, NATO Leaders To Hold Feb 3 Defence Talks
EU leaders will gather in Belgium on February 3 for an exceptional defence "retreat" involving Britain's prime minister and NATO's secretary general, two weeks after Donald Trump returns to the White House. The talks will come at a crucial juncture ...
EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from the United States to ward off tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the bloc, EU's top economy official said on Thursday.
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EU Retreat Relocated: Security Concerns Shift Venue to Brussels
The European Union has shifted its planned defence policy retreat from a Belgian countryside chateau to Brussels for security reasons. EU leaders, along with the UK and NATO chiefs, will now convene at the Egmont Palace.
Slovak PM Fico accuses opposition of 'coup attempt' following protests and no-confidence motion
Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister has faced accusations by the country's largest opposition party of trying to take the country out of the EU. View on euronews