Katya Adler: Disdain for Europe in US chat horrifies EU
As top US officials describe Europe as "freeloaders", European leaders and policy-makers are said to be "sick to the stomach".
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EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe
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Top US officials added journalist to group chat on Yemen strike plans
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Von der Leyen says €150bn defence loans should be spent in Europe
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US officials’ leaked messages should spur Europe into action
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‘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 - 6d -
Top US officials shared classified details of military strikes with journalist
Vice-president and defence secretary debated charging Europe for American attack on HouthisFinancial Times - 1d -
Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin call on Tuesday as European leaders question Russia’s intentions – Europe live
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Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links
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Trump’s Aggression Sours Europe on US Cloud Giants
Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. But cutting ties won’t be easy.Wired - 2d
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