‘Muslim Nato’ could see Saudia Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan clash with Israel or Iran – EUobserver
First published in Deník N. The new defence agreement from Mecca signals a growing effort by Saudi Arabia,…
Poland’s six‑minute Russia missile scare shows how fast Nato can spot a threat — and the agonising slowness of deciding if to fire back
A Russian cruise missile came down in an open field near Tarnawa-Kolonia, in Poland’s Lublin province, shortly before…
Erdoğan bets on Nato again at Ankara summit, as Europe looks away from Turkey’s political crackdowns – EUobserver
First published in Respekt. Turkey is becoming ever more important in security terms — and Europe is thus…
Nato Ankara summit to test if EU can rearm fast enough as US demands more ‘burden‑shifting’ – EUobserver
This time last year US president Donald Trump harangued the EU’s Nato members into promising a dramatic increase…
THIS WEEK: ECB set to hike rates, as capital markets union and climate top the EU agenda – EUobserver
This week’s agenda — at glance The European Central Bank is expected to raise key interest rates The…
Magyar’s dilemma: getting EU defence funds for Hungary while steering them away from Orbán’s oligarchs – EUobserver
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France’s Macron offers €23bn and ‘ethical partner’ in new Africa pivot – EUobserver
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23bn investment in Africa focused on energy transition, digital and AI,…
Europe’s multiple voices are its unique selling point – not a weakness – EUobserver
Finding the European Union in today’s crowded global landscape is like hunting for the elusive Wally in those wonderfully maddening…
France topped EU arms sales to Israel while backing mini-sanctions – EUobserver
France, Germany, and Greece led EU arms sales to Israel in 2024, even as pressure now builds for…
EU offers cash and defence deal as it inks migrant returns pact with Nigeria – EUobserver
Nigeria “stands ready to deepen cooperation” with the EU across migration, defence and security, and economically, the country’s foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar told…
Kallas takes aim at Russia’s ‘unethical’ army recruiting in Africa during Ghana trip – EUobserver
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas took aim at Russia’s “unethical” efforts to recruit young Africans to fight…
Tusk comes up with a Plan B, after Polish president vetoes historic defence spending law – EUobserver
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