European Commission

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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Denmark to Buy Ukraine-Made Weapons Using Russian Assets 

Denmark will procure arms and ammunition worth around 830 million euros ($934 million) from the Ukrainian defense industry in 2025 using frozen Russian assets.

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EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry

The EU allocated $1.02 billion under the 2024 European Defence Fund to bolster Europe’s defense industry and selected successful proposals.

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