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Economy

Why Trump’s re-election could hit Europe's economy by billions

A Trump victory could trigger a 1% GDP hit to the eurozone economy, with Germany, Italy, and Finland most affected. Renewed NATO demands and potential cessation of US aid to Ukraine could further strain Europe.

Europe News

NATO: Ukraine's path to membership 'irreversible'

Kyiv has not been offered a formal invitation to join the alliance, as there is no consensus among allies for such an endeavour.

Business

Airbus wins multi-billion satellite deal with German military

The German army has granted Airbus a contract worth €2.1 billion for next-generation SatcomBw 3 military communications satellites, the European aerospace firm said on Thursday.

Europe News

Europeans sceptical on defence spend, Ukraine membership: poll

Policymakers are bullish about the need to step up in the face of Russian aggression and potential US apathy – but their voters aren’t so sure.

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Europe

Defence commissioner role needs industrial policy focus - analysts

The puzzle of who will get the EU's next top jobs is still unfolding, as is the reshuffling of portfolios for the coming mandate, which could include a European defence commissioner - but what powers could this figure get? Could it clash with the foreign policy chief?

Europe News

'It's an honour', Rutte says as he secures NATO chief post

Securing the job of NATO chief required all of Rutte's diplomatic skills as he convinced doubters, including Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to back his candidacy.

Europe News

Defence and competitiveness set to steer EU work over next five years

leaders from the 27 member states will gather in Brussels next week to finalise and adopt the Strategic Agenda.

Tech News

NATO begins its €1 billion investment in AI, space and robotics

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) said it would invest in four European tech companies.

Europe News

World's largest arms expo in Paris marred by ongoing conflicts

For the first time, Israel was barred from the event due to its ongoing offensive in Gaza. Other absentees include Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

World News

European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 25 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Europe

Euroviews. The EU must foster deeper defence integration with accession countries

Today’s situation demands the EU to put foreign and defence policy alignment into the heart of the enlargement process, Laurence Boone and Nicu Popescu write.

Europe News

EU elections: What are the biggest issues at stake?

Our journalists provide insights into the stakes of the upcoming European elections, covering issues ranging from defence to the green deal and migration pact.

Europe News

Who will be next NATO secretary general?

Euronews examines contenders and challenges for the top military post – with Mark Rutte’s coronation still not guaranteed.

Europe News

Brussels has six more defence partnerships in pipeline: Borrell

The announcement follows deals with Moldova and Norway as the bloc attempts to bolster its military credentials.

The Cube

Fact-check: Is the EU setting up a European army?

Critics of the EU have long claimed that the bloc has created a joint army or soon will, citing calls from pro-European voices who want an ever-closer union. The Cube unpacks the myth.

Economy

Is Europe on the right footing for a war economy?

The concept of a "war economy" has resurfaced in European political and economic discourse. The term, historically associated with the mobilisation of a nation's resources towards a full-scale military conflict, now finds relevance in the context of geopolitical tensions.

Europe News

EU election priorities dominate State of the Union conference

Experts from around the world gathered in Florence for the 14th edition of the State of the Union conference to discuss the priorities of the next European term.

Greece

Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy

After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea.

World News

European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode fifteen of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Euronews Witness

Fearing Russian invasion Estonia's civilians heed their country's call to arms

EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.