Brussels is to seek deeper integration with the bloc’s southern neighbours, through a new “Pact for the Mediterranean” presented on Thursday.
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EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
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EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
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The European Commission presented on Thursday a new “pact for the Mediterranean” aimed at reshaping relations with Southern Neighbourhood countries amid growing…
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EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said a new anti-drone system should be “fully operational by the end of 2027”, as part of a drive to toughen defences against Russia and be fully prepared for possible conflict by 2030.
“Drones are already redefining warfare. Having drone defences is no…
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Lithuanian PM accuses defense minister of using influencers to lobby for bigger budget – POLITICO
Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Godliauskas confirmed to journalists that unofficial discussions with public figures and journalists had taken place, but did not provide further details.
The government chancellery — the office that supports the prime minister and coordinates the work of…
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Wake up, Europe. It’s Time to Get Serious About Innovation. – Center for Data Innovation
In an era of intense techno-economic competition, particularly from China, the EU’s risk-averse regulatory mindset is contributing to its own decline. Reinvigorating Europe’s competitiveness will require the EU to create a regulatory…
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Montenegro asks EU for help fighting Russian meddling – POLITICO
“I believe that two years ago, before President Macron started speaking with me, he had … one opinion,” Milatović said. “After so many discussions that I had with him,” however, Macron was now “optimistic … about Montenegro’s position in the EU.”
“And I believe this is…
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EU approves new Mediterranean pact to promote ‘deeper integration’
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday that the College of Commissioners approved the new Mediterranean pact to work on a “deeper integration.”
“We should work on a deeper…
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When the boat trip reality doesn't live up to the dream
Stacey and her crew have a bumpy ride out on Lake Como.
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Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU's SEPA scheme
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU.
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‘A lethal, capable, and European-led NATO’ Between Trump’s demands and Russia’s threats, is Europe finally getting serious about its own defense?
NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels on Wednesday for the first time since late June, when they agreed to raise national defense spending targets to five percent of GDP under pressure from the Trump administration. While such meetings…
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