Paula Soler
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Unions warn of ‘low’ firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires
More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain 'woefully low', urging investment in staffing, prevention and civil protection.
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Europe leads in military aid to Ukraine — but could it plug a US gap?
Europe is leading the US in aid for the first time since June 2022, with a total allocation of €138 billion until June 2025. Could this financial increase be sustained in time if Washington shrinks its support, or is it only a temporary spike?
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The two faces of Ursula: Reinvention or deception at the EU's helm?
As Ursula von der Leyen beds down for her second term as European Commission president - almost unrecognisable from her first - many are wondering if she has truly changed course, or is simply revealing her true colours?
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EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion under the next MFF
The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.
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Critical raw materials — the key to enabling the EU to rearm
The EU’s efforts to rearm face a hidden vulnerability: a heavy reliance on critical raw materials. To reduce these dependencies, Brussels is pushing for domestic extraction, recycling, and diversification — but implementation remains a major challenge.
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EU Commissioner calls for more of long-term budget for space projects
The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas.
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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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