EU leaders agree to step up defence efforts
European Union leaders agreed on Monday to do more to bolster their defences against Russia and other threats by hiking spending and filling gaps in their military capabilities.
EU leaders face Trump's trade threats at defence summit
The EU’s 27 leaders, Britain’s prime minister and the head of NATO were in Brussels to brainstorm ways to ramp up European defence spending – a key demand that President Donald Trump has made to Ameri
Russia and Trump Push Europe to Be More Independent, Macron Says
Macron made the comments as he arrived at a gathering of European Union leaders in Brussels to discuss relations with the United States and bolstering Europe's military defences. The start of the summit was overshadowed by Trump declaring at the weekend that he will soon impose tariffs on imports from the EU,
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 vow retaliation if Trump sparks trade war
Leaders of the European Union, EU, have vowed to hit back if US President Donald Trump imposes tariffs, warning that there would be no winners in a trade war with the United States. The EU leaders issued the warning on Monday in a meeting in Brussels.
Starmer joins European Union heads to discuss “defence”, refuses to back bloc in US trade war
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EU leaders avoid controversial options as they discuss defence spending boost
The Commission estimates that the EU needs to invest €500 billion in the sector over the coming decade so that it can ...
EU defense: Leaders said to explore a potential 'coalition of the willing'
European Union leaders on Monday will discuss ways to boost defense spending and capabilities, including potentially forming ...
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'
European Union leaders are grappling with how to respond to the United States as it appears determined to start a trade war ...
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 ...
Europe mulls toughening defense as US isolationism grows
On the agenda for Monday's talks will be the ramping up of joint defense spending and the issue of whether future military ...
Starmer challenges EU leaders to boost defence spending ahead of post-Brexit reset talks
At a meeting with EU heads of state in Brussels on Monday, the prime minister will challenge Britain’s European allies to ...
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Von der Leyen signals ‘extraordinary’ measure to boost EU defense spending
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen privately suggested triggering an emergency clause to allow countries to increase defense spending, four European Union officials told ...
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European industry can learn from Ukrainian defense industry – Ursula von der Leyen
To effectively counter modern security challenges, Europe must strengthen its own defense industry. One of the key elements ...
EU leaders eye stronger military capabilities at first-ever defence meeting
European Union leaders held their first-ever defence meeting, focusing on strengthening military capabilities, hiking defence ...