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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. 

The new automotive plan signals that the EU is further rolling back its zero-emission policy for road transport.

Rollback or compromise?

EU diplomats are willing to work around Hungary in favour of a strong summit text on Ukraine to send a message to Trump.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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Euractiv had learned earlier that the Commission had been consulting member states to accelerate the review to March instead of June.

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.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.

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.

Lesotho says it is surprised by Trump's comments given its "warm and cordial" relations with the US.

The letter asks the Commission to urgently open probes against Google's search engine.

Odesszában egy ember meghalt, egy pedig kritikus állapotban kórházba került a tegnap késő esti orosz dróncsapás következtében, a város külső részein több tucat családi ház megsemmisült és megszűnt az áramszolgáltatás - közölte katonai és helyi közigazgatási forrásokra hivatkozva az Unian hírügynökség.

Garázdaság és testi sértés ügyében indítottak büntetőeljárást a magyar fiút késsel megsebesítő férfi ellen. A rendőrség közlése szerint felmerült a szélsőségesség gyanúja.

Industry should not wait for member states to implement NIS2.