- Sweden Has the Tanks. Finland Has the Troops. Welcome to the Pan-Nordic Army. WSJ
- The Future of Sweden’s Military with Chief of Defense Michael Claesson War on the Rocks
- EU Commissioner Kubilius: Sweden Key to Leading European Rearmament
Category: 3. Europe
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Former Pentagon official warns department’s dysfunction could topple Hegseth
The Pentagon is in “total chaos” and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unlikely to remain in his role, according to its former top spokesperson, who painted a scene of dysfunction, backstabbing and continuous missteps at the highest levels of the department.
“The building is in disarray…
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Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, adding that Moscow continued to target Ukrainian cities after Putin announced the unilateral temporary truce.
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Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who’s CEO – POLITICO
The remarks point to EU resolve to enforce an extensive package of digital rules that have come in for bitter criticism from senior members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Vice President JD Vance has led the charge against European laws such as the Digital Services Act…
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Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army — but will it work? – POLITICO
It’s a challenge that’s rooted not just in recruitment numbers, but in decades of political decisions that pushed the military to the margins of society.
After a sweeping post-Cold War downsizing in 1994 under Chancellor Helmut Kohl, military bases were shut down — especially in…
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The EU fights for its independence – POLITICO
He was Brussels’ “chief psychoanalyst,” reminisces one EU official who was there at the time.
“He would talk to prime ministers in a personal, insider way,” said the official, granted anonymity to talk in confidence even after all…
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Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely … but not impossible. – POLITICO
Those candidate countries include Western Balkan countries as well as Ukraine and Moldova which are progressing well (if slowly) on the EU pathway, but also Turkey and Georgia, which have stalled due to democratic backsliding and concerns over the rule of law.
While some of the Canadian…
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Trump may get a nuclear deal — on Iran’s terms – POLITICO
In a world less constrained by international norms and rules, and increasingly governed by sheer power, the strictures that long constrained nuclear proliferation are in danger of loosening — if not untangling…
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Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
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Santorini volcano probed for clues about next big explosion
Georgina RannardClimate and science reporter
BBC/Kevin ChurchA huge eruption in 1600 BCE left the crater rim and central depression that formed Santorini Perched on top of Santorini’s sheer cliffs is a world-famous tourist industry worth millions. Underneath is the fizzing risk of an almighty…
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