Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the NATO Public Forum that it wasn’t “fair” for leaders whose country is further from Russia to seek exemptions. “It’s a question of being united, of defending Europe, not Poland or the Czech Republic. I disagree with the idea of an opt-out for a…
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Update-Spezial aus Den Haag mit Benedikt Franke – POLITICO
Festlicher Empfang in Den Haag – doch hinter den Kulissen herrscht Nervosität: Beim NATO-Gipfel wird um nichts Geringeres gerungen als um ein gemeinsames Verteidigungsversprechen von 5 Prozent BIP. Friedrich Merz will liefern, Donald Trump könnte alles zum Kippen bringen,…
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Boost investments in Ukraine defence and stop Russia getting your equipment, Zelenskyy tells NATO
Ukraine’s defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government.
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At Baku Energy Forum, leaders call for global action to triple renewables and modernise grids
At the Baku Energy Forum, top energy officials and CEOs addressed the urgent need for multilateral action, investment, and innovation to meet climate goals and triple global renewable energy by 2030.
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New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit
A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.
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As review finds 'indications' of Gaza human rights breach, how close are EU-Israel trade relations?
As an EU review finds “indications” that Israel breached its human rights obligations in Gaza, the EU-Israel Association Agreement is now under scrutiny. However, concrete action is not expected to be taken until foreign ministers meet in July.
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Industry calls to safeguard independence of EU cybersecurity agency
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ADVERTISEMENTTelecom operators, trade unions and industry groups have called for the EU’s cyber agency ENISA to steer away from political interference and remain independent in response to a consultation on the European…
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Spreads Across Four European Countries
Health authorities across Central Europe are monitoring a hepatitis A outbreak that has affected four countries since the beginning of 2025. Austria, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia have all reported significantly elevated numbers of…
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Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia
ADVERTISEMENTTravellers in Thailand have been blocked from crossing over into Cambodia amid an escalating border dispute.
The restrictions apply to any vehicle or person trying to enter Cambodia from checkpoints across several Thai provinces, as well as foreign tourists flying into Siem…
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The Bloc expands further into Europe with London office opening
The Bloc opened its fourth European office today as part of its global expansion initiative. The new London office joins outposts in Milan, Italy; Basel, Switzerland; and Munich, Germany.
The London office strengthens the Bloc’s competitive…
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