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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has unveiled a new military strategy for the Bundeswehr aimed at enhancing operational readiness in response to evolving threats, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key elements include a focus on capabilities over numbers and increased emphasis on “deep strike” capabilities, such as long-range precision weapons.

The European Commission’s Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, has faced backlash from several EU member states, led by France, for attending the Board of Peace meeting in Washington without prior communication, raising concerns over foreign policy mandates and potential endorsement of the initiative.

EU member states will extend the carbon market regulation to prevent price spikes post-2030, according to Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth. This decision aims to ensure stable energy costs as the new emissions trading system launches in 2028.

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