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Germany splits with former frugal allies in push to boost EU military spending
Northern European countries traditionally unenthusiastic about higher spending are wary of Germany’s new-found desire to splash the cash.

Germany’s spending bazooka propels euro and borrowing costs higher

Markets are hungry for EU war bonds

Europe’s automakers caught up in Trump’s trade war

EU delays its exit strategy from Russian energy amid geopolitical turmoil

Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image

Germany wants looser EU fiscal rules to meet Europe’s defense challenge
Sustainable aviation fuel boss wants more EU regulations
Finland’s Neste blames the airlines for not keeping their promise to guarantee voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel.
European leaders brace for their ‘5-minutes-to-midnight’ nightmare summit
Diplomats are already worried pro-Russian EU governments could derail the attempt to regain the initiative from Trump ― and save Ukraine.
‘We’re in danger,’ NGOs say as German conservatives join far-right crackdown on civil society
New German investigation of NGO funding signals rightward power shift in European politics.
France floats taxing the rich to fund military buildup
To raise money for an increase in defense spending, Paris is looking at tapping into “those with substantial savings.”
EU slams US tariffs on Canada, Mexico as threat to global trade
“This move risks disrupting global trade, harming key economic partners, and creating unnecessary uncertainty,” says EU executive, expressing solidarity with “close allies” Canada and Mexico.
EU pushes emergency plan to send €150B in defense loans to governments
Hours after Trump suspends aid to Ukraine, von der Leyen unveils blueprint to help countries rearm and send weapons to Kyiv.
Commission agrees to water down automotive emission targets
The executive will put forward an amendment that calculates the target over three years, making it easier to reach.
EU to propose keeping mandatory gas-filling goals despite pushback from countries
Countries like Germany have pushed for a more flexible approach, complaining the targets could raise gas prices.
US official slams EU’s social media ‘censorship’
Federal Communications Commission chair warns that the EU’s Digital Services Act threatens censorship that is “incompatible” with U.S. free speech.
EU lawmakers try to counter tech bros’ Washington lobbying
Their meeting didn’t quite go as hoped, with U.S. politicians railing against EU “censorship regimes.”
EU leaders fear Commission power grab on defense after Trump’s exit
Tensions around defense spending will take center stage during an emergency meeting of EU leaders on Thursday.
Defense promises but scant detail as Europe enters decisive week
A Thursday summit in Brussels will follow Sunday’s top-level diplomacy in London, with Europe’s leaders still facing important questions over military spending.
EU to help Ukraine replace Musk’s Starlink
The European Commission is figuring out how it could help Ukraine secure satellite communication capacity in the wake of Elon Musk reportedly threatening to pull Kyiv’s access …
More governments pledge to join UK and France in sending peacekeepers to Ukraine
“We are at a crossroads in history,” says U.K.’s Starmer as some European leaders vow to increase defense spending.
Macron: EU needs ‘hundreds of billions’ in defense spending as US pivots away
French president’s urging comes ahead of Thursday’s special EU summit focused on defense, as Trump signals a friendlier approach to Moscow and disengagement from Europe.
Europe must show leadership against Trump’s ‘ruthlessness,’ Germany’s Baerbock says
With U.S. support in doubt, German foreign minister warns that Europe must lead on Ukraine or risk losing its security.
Zelenskyy says Trump support ‘crucial’ after bruising Oval Office clash
Ukrainian president lands in the U.K. for summit with European leaders, seeking to reaffirm alliances after tense confrontation with the U.S. president.
Le Pen says Trump-Zelenskyy clash exposes Europe’s weakness
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says the confrontation between the American and Ukrainian leaders underscores Europe’s dependence on the U.S.
EU eyes tougher deportation rules with ‘harsh consequences’ for noncompliance
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner warns that most rejected asylum seekers never leave the bloc.
‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack
France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.
Keep Trump sweet with defense spending, Russia’s neighbors tell Europe
Uncertainty over whether America is still a reliable ally is helping the cause of EU countries pushing for more defense spending.
EU, India agree to finalize free-trade pact this year, von der Leyen says
Accord would be “the largest deal of this kind,” Commission president says on visit to New Delhi.
Europe’s new industrial hope: Don’t just pick losers, create winners
Tailoring what governments buy is ‘one of the most important ammunitions we have’ in fighting climate change and economic decline.
EU to Trump on tariffs: Go ahead, make our day.
Brussels threatens to use its trade bazooka after President Donald Trump says the European Union was created to “screw” America.