European Commission

Germany Pressing Belgium on Frozen Russian Assets

German Chancellor Merz said he is pressing the Belgian government to come to an agreement to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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EU Gives Germany Free Pass Over Defense Spending

Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defense spending exemption.

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Brussels and UK Haggle Over Entry Fee for EU Defense Fund

The EU and Britain are wrangling over an entry fee to allow London to join a 150-billion-euro ($174 billion) fund to bolster Europe's defenses, officials said Wednesday.

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Zelensky Says Needs European Support for 2-3 More Years of Fighting

President Zelensky has said Ukraine needs European financial support to continue fighting Russian forces for another two or three years.

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NATO and EU Scramble to Boost Drone Defenses to Counter Russia

NATO and the EU sought ways to boost anti-drone defenses, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions.

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EU Chief’s Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Jamming in Bulgaria

A plane carrying EU chief faced GPS jamming while preparing to land in Bulgaria, with Brussels suggesting Russia may be behind the incident.

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Estonia Targets $4B Defense Loan Under EU Joint Rearmament Plan

Estonia plans to borrow up to $4.1 billion with European Commission support to boost defense capabilities through joint arms purchases with allies.

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EU Proposes Halting Israel Access to Start-up Funds Over Gaza War

The European Commission on Monday proposed suspending Israel's access to EU funding for tech start-ups, as pressure increases over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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EU Proposes Overhaul to Accelerate Defense Investment

The European Commission has proposed a set of regulatory changes to speed up and simplify defense investment.

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EU to Propose Streamlined Defense Procurement Regulations

The European Commission will propose new measures aimed at giving EU governments greater flexibility in defense procurement. 

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