World Aug 01 EU chief's texts to a pharma boss during pandemic were likely erased, New York Times reports Text messages exchanged between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and a pharmaceutical boss during the COVID-19 pandemic were seen by her top adviser and have likely been destroyed, the New York Times reported Friday.
World Jul 31 European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday.
World Jul 18 EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a “timely and necessary” step amid intensified Russian attacks.
World Jul 10 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote after censure motion The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania.
World Jul 08 Europe must strengthen defense within 5 years amid Russian threats, Frederiksen warns Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up.
World Jun 25 NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.
World Jun 24 NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe 'pay in a BIG way' on defense ahead of historic summit The allies are expected to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security.
World Jun 24 With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack.
World Jun 23 Trump, NATO to gather for summit amid rising global tensions Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic the European members and Canada would commit to invest at least as much of their economic growth on defense as the United States does for the…
World Jun 05 NATO chief says alliance is 'really close' to accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand Most U.S. allies at NATO endorse President Donald Trump’s demand and are ready to ramp up security spending even more, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday.