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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Sir Keir Starmer’s defence review has been left in tatters

Is Donald Trump committed to Nato? Trump has warned that Nato members who fail to spend 2pc of GDP on defence should not take American protection for granted – even in the event of a Russian invasion. According to reports earlier this year, Trump may also tell fellow Nato members that 3pc is the new minimum price to pay for …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Europe reacts to Donald Trump's victory

ABC

Sabra Lane: Donald Trump's win could have big ramifications in Europe, particularly the war in Ukraine, as well as security and trade. Kathryn Diss: Donald Trump has claimed he could end the conflict in Ukraine in a single day and slash funding crucial to sustaining its war effort. Kathryn Diss: Other European leaders followed in their congratulations, but Donald Trump's …

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2 months ago

New defence agreement will bolster European security, say UK and Germany

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

Labour aims to make Britain the leading European nation in Nato – but will Donald Trump care?

The Independent

Sunak pledge now comes with the Starmer guarantee of delivery” is how new defence secretary John Healey describes the key deal at this summit, painting Britain as the leading European nation in Nato as questions are raised about future US support for the alliance. Donald Trump’s brooding presence looms over Nato’s 75th anniversary meeting in Washington, with his possible return …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief

Hindustan Times

By Julia Payne and Thomas Escritt EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as Commission chief BRUSSELS -European Union leaders agreed on Friday to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU's powerful executive body. Von der Leyen's nomination still needs approval from the European Parliament …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

generals warns British army 'in decline' and too small to fight Russia

Daily Mail

Britain's shrinking army could struggle to face a large force such as Russia in 'a high intensity conflict', European generals fear. A European general told The Sun that allies harbour 'concern' about the British Army's size should a conflict erupt. Another unnamed European general said that despite commitments to boost defence spending, the British army remains 'in decline'. The chief …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Vantage | Why the Airbus CEO is issuing dire warnings about Trump and Russia

Firstpost

While Guillaume Faury’s comments may seem unconventional for a corporate leader, they underscore the complex intersection of business and geopolitics in today’s interconnected world In the realm of corporate leadership, expectations are typically centered around driving profits, fostering a positive corporate culture, and steering the company towards success. Faury, at the helm of a company worth nearly $124 billion and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Ursula von der Leyen is one of the most powerful women in the world. What do we know about her?

ABC

Early on, it wasn't clear that Ursula von der Leyen would become one of the most powerful women in the world. Ms Stelzenmüller believes von der Leyen was "not bad" as defence minister, but argues that she "never really familiarised herself with the defence, the international security part of her dossier". Professor Annesley says von der Leyen's response was "remarkable". …

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2 years, 7 months ago

India’s growing embrace of EU