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European countries are spending more on defence, a think tank says

European nations boosted their defences in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a London-based think tank said Friday, but much remains to be done for them to be ready to face threats from Russia.

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Boost EU defence capabilities against Putin, future commissioner warns

Europe needs to be ready to defend itself, not because of Trump's victory in the US, but because of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the new commissioner for defence and space told MEPs during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

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Far-right forces split over how to defend the EU

Radical and far-right forces are gaining ground across the European Union with their ideas increasingly weighing on issues ranging from immigration to agriculture. Could defence be one of them?

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Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms

The government believes that building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden's defence.

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Germany and the UK sign a new defence pact, but will it help NATO?

Germany and the UK signed a significant defence treaty last week, but will it be enough to salvage NATO as Europe gears for a new change of US president this week?

North Korea

North Korea launches longest ever intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was at the test site of a new intercontinental ballistic missile launch, which flew higher and for longer than other tested by North Korea in the past.

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EU urgently needs to act on defence, says landmark report

The EU must signal to the US that it is prepared to pay its way on miltary and civil preparedness, former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö says in a new report presented to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

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Germany and UK take aim with 'landmark' deal to make artillery guns

The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with European allies.

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Security tops agenda at Riga Conference amid fears of Russian threat

Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference.

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Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and space unit

The European firm is suffering from disrupted supply chains, rapid changes in warfare, and increasing budget constraints.

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Poland accelerates efforts to defend borders with Russia and Belarus

Poland's Prime Minister announced on Monday that the so-called "East Shield" project will begin construction by the end of this year.

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What we know about the ‘world’s deadliest’ weapon tested in Russia

Satellite images from last month appeared to show a failed test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat missile, raising concerns about Russia’s nuclear arsenal.

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EU auditors warn €1.5bn defence industry programme stretched too thin

The European Court of Auditors has called for a more robust design and realistic targets on a flagship bid to bolster the EU defence industry, which remains divided over eligibility criteria for funding under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).

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Zelenskyy hopes to secure military investment and humanitarian aid

Ukrainian President met with several entities on Wednesday to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defence, as well as securing aid in preparation for the winter.

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Will EU's new defence Commissioner strengthen Europe's armies?

Defence is becoming an increasingly central topic in Europe, and as a result, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced a new portfolio dedicated to the issue's industrial aspects.

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From Budapest to Brussels, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior finance reporter Jack Schickler.

Europe Decoded

The EU's new defence commissioner is open to eurobonds

Lithuanian commissioner hopeful Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he's urgently looking to raise billions - including via the controversial idea of joint borrowing.

Ukraine

Poland calls for end to EU benefits for Ukrainian men of fighting age

Poland's foreign minister wants social security benefits for Ukrainian male refugees in the EU to stop, saying it encourages draft dodgers in Ukraine.

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Draghi report: EU's fragmented defence industry needs coordination

The EU defence market could face a supply crisis if member states do not align their defence spending and procurement plans, according to Draghi's report on competitiveness.

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Bloc needs simpler, flexible, policy-based budget, says EU official

How should the bloc finance its next budget? How big should it be? And what should be its spending areas? A policy discussion organised today by the influential Brussels-based think tank Bruegel offered some ideas.