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EU Brussels Intensifies Push for Member States to Initiate Talks on Security Pact With UK
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March 17, 2025March 17, 2025european union, international relations, national security, Politics, politics and government

EU Brussels Intensifies Push for Member States to Initiate Talks on Security Pact With UK

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The European Commission is “actively” working to obtain authorization from member states for negotiating a security and defense partnership with the United Kingdom, according to a senior EU official on Monday. Securing this kind of partnership necessitates the collective agreement of all 27 member nations. However, certain countries, including France, have indicated their preference for...

Xi Jinping Snubs EU-China Anniversary Summit, Says Financial Times
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March 17, 2025March 17, 2025europe, european union, international economics, international relations, Politics

Xi Jinping Snubs EU-China Anniversary Summit, Says Financial Times

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Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (POA)—Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 50th anniversary of European Union (EU)-China diplomatic ties, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The Financial Times reported, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the situation, that Beijing informed EU officials Premier Li...

EU welcomes conclusion of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks
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March 14, 2025March 14, 2025armenia, diplomacy and diplomats, europe, european union, news

EU welcomes conclusion of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks

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The European Union says conclusion of Azerbaijan and Armenia talks and agreement on the text of a possible treaty, “a decisive step.” The European Union on Friday congratulated the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for finalizing a peace deal and urged them to sign the treaty soon. The Caucasus neighbors said Thursday they had concluded...

More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament
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March 14, 2025March 14, 2025europe, european union, foreign policy, military, Politics

More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament

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. “Rebuilding European defence requires a massive investment over a sustained period,” the Commissioners argue, adding that only through joint initiatives and coordination will EU countries be able to make a difference. In 2024, member states reached a record investment of €326 billion, but the latest estimates indicate that at least €500 billion will be...

French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security
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March 13, 2025March 13, 2025europe, european union, foreign policy, military, weapons

French EU minister: Europe needs its own weapons to truly control its security

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France is urging European nations to prioritise investment in arms manufacturers on the continent; and move away from US origin arms amid unprecedented spending on defence. French EU minister Benjamin Haddad said focusing on a preference for the European defence industry is the “only way for Europe to be autonomous” and in control of its own security....