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UK announces billions for drones and touts European defence projects
The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.
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Europe
EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China
As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field".
Europe
Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war
As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.
Europe
Europe depends on China. Here's where China still depends on Europe
While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas.
Europe
EU seizes 4,200 tonnes of illegal textile waste from Italy in Turkey
Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion.
Europe Today
Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia
In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU's hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes an appearance at a council meeting in Luxembourg.
Health news
World Cup cooling breaks: Unions say all workers deserve them, too
The European Trade Union Confederation is pressing the European Commission to set a maximum working temperature law, warning that extreme heat now poses a predictable and preventable threat to workers across the continent.
Europe
Eleven EU countries urge methane rules pause amid energy security woes
The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.
Europe Today
Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?
In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils "Trump Trillion" charts while at the Oval Office, and a Commissioner heads to Malta to address corruption.
The Ring
Will the UK rejoin the European Union? MEPs debate Brexit on The Ring
What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? MEPs debate the future of EU-UK relations on this edition of The Ring.
