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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

NATO chief assures Western Balkans of alliance support and urges flexibility in Kosovo, Serbia talks

NATO’s secretary general, in his first trip to the once-volatile Western Balkans, has underscored the alliance’s “steadfast commitment” to its security

The Independent UK

Calls to spend billions more on bombs and drones spark alarm

CALLS for the UK Government to spend billions more on “off-the-shelf” bombs and drones have sparked alarm.

The National (Scotland)

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Turkey eyes opportunities in Africa as France withdraws its military presence

France's recent military withdrawals from the Sahel and West Africa are leaving a void that Turkey is keen to exploit, experts told RFI. But while Turkey is profiting from its position as a NATO member and experienced arms exporter, it needs to be careful not to overstretch itself in terms…

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts European military chiefs to discuss Ukraine security guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a crucial meeting in Paris on Tuesday with military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries – including the United Kingdom and Turkey – to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine should a peace agreement with Russia emerge.

Radio France Internationale

Military Chiefs In Paris To Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees

Military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries willing to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any negotiated truce with Russia are to meet in Paris on Tuesday.

International Business Times

NATO’s Rutte backs Bosnia after separatist moves by Serbian region

Visit to Sarajevo comes after Bosnian Serb leaders bar federal judicial authorities and police from Republika Srpska.

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Far-right Romanian Candidate Appeals Presidential Vote Ban

Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Monday appealed a decision barring him from standing in a presidential vote re-run, which has sparked violent clashes and plunged the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine into deeper uncertainty.

International Business Times

Keir Starmer to host second 'Coalition of Willing' summit on sending UK, French and more troops to Ukraine

The British action comes as Ukraine and the US are set to hold talks on ending Vladimir Putin’s three-year war

Evening Standard

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

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

UK's nukes and fighter jets in doubt amid reliance on America, experts warn

Experts are questioning Britain’s ability to maintain its nuclear arsenal and operate fighter jets in light of shifting US foreign policy ...

The National (Scotland)

US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say

Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident

The Guardian - UK

Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears

PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines

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International Business Times

Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey

Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region.

Evening Standard

Starmer hails ‘historic step forward’ after EU defence talks

The Prime Minister also welcomed the prospect of peace talks next week in Saudi Arabia.

The Guardian - UK

The Ukraine crisis has accelerated a reset of UK-EU relations – but will it last?

Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine has led even Farage to praise Starmer’s lead role in European diplomacy

The Independent UK

Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe

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Evening Standard

Military personnel test submarine rescue system in Glasgow

Staff from forces in the UK, France and Norway participated, while US and Sweden personnel observed.

The Conversation

European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress

Leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed in principle to a massive increase in defence spending at a summit that was hastily organised in the wake of Donald Trump’s withdrawal of support for Ukraine.

The Conversation

Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it

The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President Donald Trump openly questions Nato and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire for peace, EU leaders have continued to voice their unequivocal support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Radio France Internationale

What would a French nuclear umbrella over Europe really mean?

Emmanuel Macron has proposed opening a dialogue with other European countries on France's nuclear deterrent, raising questions about what a French nuclear umbrella over Europe might entail – although the Élysée has stressed that France is not seeking to deploy nuclear weapons outside the country, or to revise the nuclear…

Evening Standard

‘Fair enough’ for US to expect Europe to do more on defence, suggests minister

Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak to European leaders on Friday, as the UK’s diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine continues.

The Guardian - UK

Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened

Stephen Kinnock responds to US president’s comments that he would not support Nato countries that do not spend enough on defence

International Business Times

Trump Again Casts Doubt On His Commitment To NATO

President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are not spending adequately on their militaries do not deserve defense.

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