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Legal loopholes could allow provisional application despite Parliament’s court challenge

If we filter out the bluster, Davos delivered a rare Trumpian climbdown. But Europe would be naive to assume that Trump is willing to just move on

EU countries are increasingly worried that the United States will not defend Europe

“Other countries around the globe might think twice before doing agreements with the European Union,” says a senior EPP lawmaker

Michael O'Leary urges Europe to stand up Trump – while slamming online anonymity and EU environment policy

The EU, however, has very limited military capacity

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Russian interference and Big Tech pose ‘dangerous cocktail’, rapporteur warns

Media are invited to interview Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci, who will participate in a special plenary session on 27 January marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Media are invited to interview Holocaust survivor Tatiana Bucci, who will participate in a special plenary session on 27 January marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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No end in sight to deadlock with capitals over baggage, compensation rights

In today's edition: REACH regulation, PFAS, call for ETS suspension, industrial policy review

“You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say no, and we will remember," he said

Industry backlash looms despite safeguards in Parliament’s plan

The NATO chief called on European allies to stay focused on Ukraine despite mounting tensions over Greenland

On 26 January, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will engage in an exchange of views with Members of the Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Foreign Affairs (AFET) as well as in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA (DNAT).

Discussion topics will include the significant challenges facing the EU and NATO in today's complex geopolitical environment, efforts to strengthen Europe's defence also in view of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the state and prospects of transatlantic relations as well as issues of burden-sharing, political cohesion and strategic adaptation.

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On 26 January, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will engage in an exchange of views with Members of the Committees on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Foreign Affairs (AFET) as well as in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA (DNAT).

Discussion topics will include the significant challenges facing the EU and NATO in today's complex geopolitical environment, efforts to strengthen Europe's defence also in view of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, the state and prospects of transatlantic relations as well as issues of burden-sharing, political cohesion and strategic adaptation.

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Red tape is holding back Europe’s growth, Berlin and Rome warn

The EU needs to strengthen its global partnerships and enhance its threat deterrence, MEPs say in their annual reports on the EU’s common foreign, security and defence policies.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The EU needs to strengthen its global partnerships and enhance its threat deterrence, MEPs say in their annual reports on the EU’s common foreign, security and defence policies.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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