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Poland plans to use EU pandemic funds for defence
Warsaw first to redirect Covid recovery money to domestic arms makers, shelters and roadsFinancial Times - 3d -
Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas
Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industryFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
Funds to be used on weapons from EU and like-minded European nations such as UK, Norway and SwitzerlandFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
France and Germany clash over ‘buy EU’ weapons
Berlin says new €150bn funding for defence industry should be open to non-EU partners, but Paris disagreesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Poland and UK discuss defence spending as Europe moves to re-arm
Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military powerFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe
Kaja Kallas says the bloc cannot automatically fill the gap left by the US. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed disappointment over US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and said ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
HANetf unveils Europe-focused defence ETF
The fund will exclude US defence companies and concentrate on ‘companies benefiting from Europe’s security realignment’Financial Times - 5d -
‘Nothing is off the table’ on EU defence funding, says Ursula von der Leyen
Commission president says ‘something fundamental’ has shifted and democracy and rule of law are under threat. “Nothing is off the table” when it comes to raising money for defence, the head of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has again called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons to Poland as a deterrent to RussiaABC News - Mar. 13 -
Meloni pitches her alternative peacekeeping plan for Ukraine
Also in this newsletter: Should regional development funds be redeployed for defence?Financial Times - 1d -
Meloni pitches her alternative peacekeeping plan for Ukraine
Also in this newsletter: Should regional development funds be redeployed for defence?Financial Times - 1d -
Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties
New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighboursFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Poland's Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in EuropeABC News - Mar. 7 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
‘As real as it can get’: EU to loan €150bn for European defence from invasion
EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains ‘a threat for the foreseeable future’. Europe needs to be able to deter potential invaders by 2030, the EU executive has said as ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package
Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defenceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
US nuclear weapons in Poland would be deterrent for Russia, Polish president tells BBC
Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
South Korea’s biggest defence group plans $2.5bn share sale to expand overseas
Hanwha Aerospace to build production bases for Europe, Middle East, Australia and US as global security fears growFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears
PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines. Ukraine war live: latest updates as Russia steps up attacks Poland’s prime minister, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns
Ana Toni also criticises the UK’s plans to slash overseas aid to fund defence spending. Countries looking to boost their national security through rearmament or increased defence spending must also ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
These Republicans may vote against plan to fund the government
Republican Kentucky lawmakers Thomas Massie and Rand Paul may oppose the plan to pass a continuing resolution as a stopgap to fund the government until September. This comes as President Trump ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How House Republicans plan to keep the government funded
President Trump is endorsing a House Republican plan to keep the government funded until September through a continuing resolution. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Stockpile 72 hours of supplies in case of disaster or attack, EU tells citizens
Bloc’s first preparedness strategy urges people to prepare for floods, fires, pandemics or military strikes. People in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why the EU faces a tough call on new banking rules as US and UK waver
Also in this newsletter: Should all EU households be told to prepare for war?Financial Times - 4d -
EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics
European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and conditions for ‘return hubs’ outside bloc. Europe live – latest updates The European Commission has outlined ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
EU steps up crisis planning and advises people to stockpile 72 hours of supplies – Europe live
The EU has announced its Preparedness Union Strategy, outlining plans to prevent and respond to new crises and threats. Meanwhile, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy
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Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK
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Tesla’s EU sales almost halve this year; Hyundai announces $21bn US investment to avoid tariffs – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. European stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on ...The Guardian - 4d -
Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding
Senate Republicans aren’t planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician
Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest ratesFinancial Times - Mar. 18
