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Germany’s historic defence turnabout dominates EUCO discussions
With the US scaling back its support for Ukraine, strengthening EU defence has become a priority for EU countries. At Thursday’s EU summit, traditionally frugal Germany led calls to revise fiscal rules to allow for increased defence spending.
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Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame?
The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France and Germany, as well as significant differences in the leadership styles of French President Emmanuel Macron.
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EU should engage with Trump 'without anxiety,' says António Costa
"The United States will defend its interests, and Europe will defend its own interests – that is part of international relations," António Costa, the president of the European Council, told Euronews in an exclusive wide-ranging interview.
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Georgia reacts angrily to EU suspension of visa-free travel
The European Commission had proposed to suspend the visa-free travel regime for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protesters, who took to the streets for weeks to denounce the ruling party's gradual pivot away from Europe and towards Russia.
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Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine
Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.
