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Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options

The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.

Europe in Motion

Five years of change: How the Blue Book Programme has grown

Italy, France, and Spain are the EU countries with the highest number of candidates in the past five years.

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Don't let Russia divide US and Europe, Kaja Kallas says

A transatlantic rift 'would make Russia stronger'. 'Let's not give them that,' the EU's foreign affairs chief tells Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Radio Schuman

Threats on EU Stability- AI-Powered Crime and Foreign Influence

Destabilisation is not only about getting money anymore. It's also about helping ideologically oriented states to reach their goals, Europol Director Catherine De Bolle tells Radio Schuman.

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The EU looks to reduce its dependence on Russian fertilisers

The European Commission's proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as Russia accounts for 25% of imports.

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European Commission to pitch EU-wide mechanism to pool defence orders

Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800 billion poured into the defence sector over the next four years.

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EU to tighten controls on steel imports and waste metal flows

The EU plans to tighten controls on steel and aluminium imports to prevent market dumping and restrict countries from blocking waste metal imports.

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Will the EU be able to save RFE after Trump's funding cuts?

European Union government ministers are discussing ways to keep the pro-democracy media outlet afloat after the Trump administration stopped its grants over the weekend.

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Investment in Syria needed to prevent more displacement - UN director

Discussions about the return of Syrian refugees should not be held ‘in isolation’ from the wider economic and political context, the director-general of the UN’s migration agency told Euronews.

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Brussels 'intensively' looking to start talks on EU-UK security pact

High representative Kaja Kallas will travel to London this week for talks with defence officials while an EU-UK summit is to be held in mid-May.

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Defence White Paper, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler.

World News

Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, report finds

A deterioration in the EU's rule of law is has been observed for years, according to a recently released report. Democracy indexes related to the justice system, anti-corruption and media freedom are facing persistent and systemic challenges.

Radio Schuman

How should EU handle new regime in Syria? - Radio Schuman

As Syria's post-Assad regime meets with European donors in Brussels today, key questions over the conduct of the new regime will be under the spotlight.

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Brussels hosts Syrian foreign minister for talks on country's future

The EU is hoping to rally further support for Syria’s fragile transition, days after sectarian violence erupted in the country’s coastal regions.

Health news

5 takeaways on the Critical Medicines Act

From funding challenges to what changes in joint drug procurement: Here’s what you need to know about the new rules aimed at securing Europe's access to critical medicines.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's defense against Trump and Putin

In this edition of our weekly talk show, our panel discusses efforts to ramp-up European defense, the escalating trade war with Trump's America and efforts of the European Union to strengthen women's rights.

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How can the EU respond to its skilled labour shortage?

The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors.

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Kallas pitches plan to raise €40 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The new initiative by Kaja Kallas is facing unresolved questions and political resistance that threaten to slow down its approval and roll-out.

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Huawei lobbyists barred temporarily from the European Parliament

A temporary ban will be in place until the end of the investigation carried out by Belgian prosecutor over alleged corruption case

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EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job' - Alemanno

Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament's ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not damage the image of the EU as a whole.