Brussels proposes collective arms purchases for EU member states
Response to Donald Trump’s policies would shift decision-making power in Europe
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States Shift Policy, Create Financial Incentives to Draw Power Plants
Demand for electricity is rising as the artificial intelligence race speeds up.Inc. - 6d -
As US isolationism deepens, Europe needs to step up
A robust defensive capability would not only enable the EU to defend itself against Russia. It would also enable Brussels to stand up to Washington.The Hill - 1d -
Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine and champagne
US president says levy on alcohol imports would be retaliation for ‘nasty’ 50% tariff imposed on bourbon whiskey. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened a 200% ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
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Trump addresses economy concerns amid shifting policy on tariffs
President Donald Trump addressed concerns around the economy after a volatile week on Wall Street. It comes as Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico only to change course and pause some ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
EU explores new military intelligence satellites to cut reliance on US
Donald Trump’s temporary withdrawal of sharing information with Ukraine has galvanised Brussels’s effortsFinancial Times - 13h -
What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?
Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.The Hill - 1d -
Trump calls EU ‘nasty’ while sitting alongside NATO secretary
President Trump on Thursday called the European Union (EU) "nasty" while sitting alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Trump complained about the steep tariff on U.S.-made cars in Europe and ...The Hill - 2d -
Putin gives tepid response to ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we ...CBS News - 2d
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