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EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2025

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan plan meant to help the continent provide for its own security

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen’s first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves

Editorial: The European Commission president has had a tumultuous beginning to her second term. Going forward, she should channel the spirit of Jacques Delors

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025

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Far-right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote

Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025

EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025

‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen

Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Starmer and Macron discuss work for Ukraine peace as PM hails EU defence move

The two leaders have been leading efforts to draw together a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help Kyiv.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

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Britain’s biggest unions call for much closer UK-EU ties amid ‘volatile’ global economy

Exclusive: union umbrella body calls for new cooperation agreement ahead of Keir Starmer’s reset talks with Brussels

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed – as it happened

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social media

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: US-Ukraine talks to take place in Saudi Arabia next week, Zelenskyy says

European leaders agreed to mobilise €800bn for defence as French President Macron calls Russia an ‘imperialistic power’. What we know on day 1,108

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025

Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

Starmer rallies up to 20 countries to deploy troops in post-war Ukraine as Europe rearms – but Russia says ‘it can’t be allowed’

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen proposal as French president calls Vladimir Putin ‘an imperialist who seeks to rewrite history’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

EU leaders open emergency talks on defense and Ukraine aid as US support wanes

European Union leaders are holding emergency summit talks to beef up their own military defenses and make sure Ukraine will still be properly protected by its allies

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

EU Emergency Summit Seeks To Beef Up Defence To Counter Trump Pivot

European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025

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Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025

EU chief unveils €800bn plan to 'rearm' Europe and support Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe's defence and provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after the United States suspended aid.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

European Union unveils new €800 billion defence plan after US aid freeze

The chief of the European Union’s executive has proposed an 800 billion-euro (£662 billion) plan to strengthen the defences of EU nations, aiming…

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

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.

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Dynamite News · Mar 4, 2025

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:

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025

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.

Fortune · Mar 4, 2025

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.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025

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 Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025

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

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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