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European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions

Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitiveness

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Georgia’s crumbling European dream

The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibility

Business - Financial Times - October 28

The new face of European illiberalism

Prime Minister Robert Fico has tightened his grip on Slovakia using Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán’s playbook as inspiration

World - Financial Times - October 31

The perfect storm for European automakers

Volkswagen and its EU rivals have allowed China to steal a march in EVs

World - Financial Times - October 31

Flood defences 'in worst state on record'

The floods minister says she will spend millions on repairs, as victims tell of a "national crisis".

Governments should crowdsource defence innovation

Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national security

World - Financial Times - October 23

Jersey struggle at European Cricket Championship

Jersey fail to win a game as they finish bottom of their European Cricket Championship group.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Israel races to supply anti-missile shield

Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences

Business - Financial Times - October 15

FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles

Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsula

World - Financial Times - October 15

UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

Netanyahu fires Israel’s defence minister Gallant

Prime minister said ‘significant gaps’ had emerged over the management of the war

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

European football chiefs slam FIFA over schedule

European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPro, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the governing body.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

European Commission reminds Poland of obligations to asylum seekers

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda

The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries. Clashes expected at EU summit as immigration tops agenda EU leaders met ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Why European bank mergers are back on the table

Rising rates have boosted profits and policymakers want banks that can compete with US rivals. But many obstacles remain

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Sam Fender announces UK and European tour

The singer-songwriter announces his People Watching tour, which hits the road in in December.

Janus Henderson launches first European active ETF

The $360bn manager has built an active ETF name in the US with CLO funds, but this taps into its Japan equities expertise

World - Financial Times - October 21

European Union’s car market slumps further in September

New car registrations dropped by 6.1% in September driven by lower sales in Europe’s top three markets, France, Italy and Germany

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term

Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Goldman slashes European growth forecasts on Trump trouble

Elections have consequences

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences

After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules

Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackers

World - Financial Times - October 16

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit

Planned reductions are a response to cost increases and stiffening competition

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and aerospace division

World - Yahoo News - October 16

New NATO Secretary General hosts defence ministers for first time

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Investing in Ukraine’s homegrown defence industry could help the west

A creative approach to supporting the country would look at its military start-up scene