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Portugal’s PM calls for confidence vote amid uncertain support in parliament

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:53
Montenegro asserted that “early elections are not desirable.”
Categories: European Union

Everything you need to know about Germany’s game-changing debt announcement

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:30
Can Germany's centrist parties move as far and as fast as announcement seeks to portray?
Categories: European Union

Macron warns of ‘new era’ as US backtracks from EU, Ukraine

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:30
Macron proposed opening a "strategic debate" to extend France’s nuclear arsenal to European allies, echoing the historic call from Germany’s likely future chancellor, Friedrich Merz.
Categories: European Union

„ReArm Europe“: Von der Leyens 800-Milliarden-Aufrüstungsplan und seine Lücken

Euractiv.de - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:20
EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen hat am Dienstag einen 800 Milliarden Euro schweren "Wiederaufrüstungsplan" für Europa vorgestellt. So gut wie gar kein "frisches Geld" ist eingeplant, stattdessen sollen die EU-Länder das Geld beschaffen. 
Categories: Europäische Union

Car electrification is out of the EU’s competitiveness game

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
The new automotive plan signals that the EU is further rolling back its zero-emission policy for road transport.
Categories: European Union

Cannabis to give German future coalition a headache

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Rollback or compromise?
Categories: European Union

Trump united Europe. Don’t tell Orbán

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
EU diplomats are willing to work around Hungary in favour of a strong summit text on Ukraine to send a message to Trump.
Categories: European Union

Commission mulls defence industry business simplification

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
It is the latest step in the EU proposals to help countries purchase more arms and other defence gear, and for the industry to ramp up its production, or secure its ability to do so.
Categories: European Union

Who is Jim Jordan, and what is his problem with Europe?

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Jordan’s arch-conservative instincts – and his background as an undefeated wrestler in his youth – go some way to explaining his contempt for EU tech regulation.
Categories: European Union

How the EU Commission wants to drive the car sector out of crisis

Euractiv.com - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Parts of the plan have been the subject of heavy debate since late fall, and are already being criticised for supposed its lack of ambition.
Categories: European Union

Sikorsky Awarded For H-53 Helicopter Upgrades | EU Boosts Moldova’s Defense | Israeli Companies Enter US Military Engine Market

Defense Industry Daily - Thu, 03/06/2025 - 05:00
Americas Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has received a $100 million contract modification to improve and maintain H-53 helicopters. The work includes software updates, cost reduction analysis, and extending the helicopters’ service life. This project will benefit the Marine Corps, Navy, and foreign military customers. The work will mainly take place in Stratford, Connecticut, and is set to finish by March 2028. Tyonek Technical Services LLC has been awarded a $46 million contract to provide on-site depot maintenance for Air Force Special Operations Command’s C-130 fleet. The work, which includes support for weapons systems and subsystems, will take place at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The contract is set to run until March 30, 2035, with initial funding of $4.8 million already allocated. This agreement will help ensure the continued readiness and availability of these specialized aircraft, which are crucial for tactical airlift missions and can operate from rough, unprepared airstrips. Middle East & Africa Two Israeli companies have announced plans to set up defense factories in the United States to produce jet and rocket engines for the US military. Bet Shemesh Engines, known for civilian jet engines, is expanding into the military market. Another company, Rafael, is partnering with Kratos to build a rocket […]
Categories: Defense`s Feeds

EU migration chief confirms acceleration of safe third country review and origin list

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 22:12
Euractiv had learned earlier that the Commission had been consulting member states to accelerate the review to March instead of June.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – Trump liberates Germany

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 21:18
A former American ambassador to Berlin described Germany as a country that could go for decades stubbornly resisting change, only to suddenly change course and embrace a monumental shift overnight.
Categories: European Union

Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'

BBC Africa - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:46
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
Categories: Africa

Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'

BBC Africa - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:46
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
Categories: Africa

Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'

BBC Africa - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:46
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
Categories: Africa

Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns

BBC Africa - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:00
Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.
Categories: Africa

Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

BBC Africa - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 18:11
Lesotho says it is surprised by Trump's comments given its "warm and cordial" relations with the US.
Categories: Africa

Commission asked to “fully” apply the DMA against Google

Euractiv.com - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 17:35
The letter asks the Commission to urgently open probes against Google's search engine.
Categories: European Union

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