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EU Unveils Plan To Boost Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Crisis

EU introduces 'ReArm Europe' plan to borrow €150 billion for defense in response to US aid suspension to Ukraine.

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Ursula von der Leyen proposes €800bn ‘rearm Europe’ defence fund plan to step up Ukraine support after Donald Trump’s US suspension

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an €800bn ($841 billion) plan to boost defences of EU nations to counter possible US disengagement following Donald Trump's decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine needs "greater collective strength from the world," says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine was fighting for normalcy and safety, and added that it wants the war to end.A must read on Dynamite News:

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EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against ‘a clear and present danger’ before Europe.

Al Jazeera

Europe announces unprecedented $840 billion rearmament plan to tackle ‘grave' threats, sending defense giants BAE and Thales soaring

“We are living in the most momentous and dangerous of times. I do not need to describe the grave nature of the threats that we face,” said Ursula von der Leyen.

Fortune

EU chief unveils €800bn plan to ‘rearm’ Europe

‘We are ready to step up’ says Ursula von der Leyen after US suspends military aid to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement

The chief of the European Union’s executive proposes an 800 billion euro ($841 billion) plan to beef up EU defenses to lessen the impact of potential U.S. disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of U.S. aid to the embattled nation

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EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’ on pollution target as EV sales slump

Environmental groups say two-year grace period allowed by Ursula von der Leyen ‘rewards laggard’ manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

European Leaders Unite To Support Ukraine And End War

British PM Starmer urges European solidarity with Ukraine, proposes peace plan, and emphasizes U.S. support in response to Russia's war.

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Starmer says Europe ‘must do heavy lifting’ as he seizes Ukraine peace talks from Trump

Keir Starmer backs up his ‘coalition of the willing’ to support Ukraine with a £1.6bn deal to help the war-torn country buy 5,000 missiles

The Independent UK

‘You have full backing across the UK’: Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after meeting with Starmer – as it happened

Ukrainian president has held talks with PM Keir Starmer ahead of defence summit with European leaders tomorrow. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Global leaders leap to Zelensky’s defence after White House row with Trump

German chancellor and French president among those standing by Kyiv, as European vice-president vows to step up backing for Zelensky

The Independent UK

India, EU aim to conclude FTA negotiations by this year: MEA after EU chief's "landmark visit"

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal, highlighted that 20 union cabinet ministers and Ministers of State engaged in discussions and issues ranging from trade, digital green technology, energy, environment and connectivity were discussed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long pending free trade agreement done this year

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India, EU hold bilateral cluster meeting, discuss connectivity, IMEC, security

India and the EU held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday and discussions focused on connectivity, IMEC, green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, Meditteranean and the expansion of the European Union. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goals

The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy.

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European Leaders Discuss Support For Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion

European and Canadian leaders meet in Ukraine to discuss Russia's invasion, peace talks, and Ukraine's EU and NATO aspirations amidst shifting U.S. policies.

The Independent UK

‘Toddler management’ of Trump may be behind Ukraine’s hints at rare earth minerals deal

There is a rapidly evolving pan-European effort to gently massage Donald Trump’s ego as talks between Europe, US, Ukraine and Russia reach a crucial stage

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Evening Standard

Ukraine peace deal will not survive without US 'backup', Emmanuel Macron warns Donald Trump

French President meets US counterpart at White House, where Trump says Vladimir Putin is open to European peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Ukraine marks invasion’s 3rd anniversary with support mired in uncertainty

European leaders visit Kyiv as questions swirl over future of US backing for Ukraine under President Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale

Macron promises France will stand firm against EU-Mercosur trade deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his intention to block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that it threatens French agriculture, undermines environmental standards, and creates unfair competition for European farmers.

The Guardian - US

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation

International Business Times

Eyeing China And US, EU Hopes Clean Tech Boost Will Spark Growth

How do you solve Europe's lagging economic growth and reverse its industrial decline?

The Guardian - UK

Why Europe’s defence spending may need a bold new approach

In Paris and Munich, European leaders debated ideas aimed at reshaping Europe’s postwar dependence on the US

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European Commission President Urges Resolution Respecting Ukraine's Sovereignty

European Commission and US envoy discuss critical Ukraine-Russia conflict, emphasizing sovereignty and peace.

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