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EU STRATEGY UPDATE
European Union members discuss energy security measures today.
Impetus for cooperative defence and climate action intensifies.
Follow the latest from the European Parliament, including debates, votes, legislation and political developments shaping decisions across the European Union.
EU Politics
Giorgia Meloni criticises Donald Trump, refuting his claims of her begging for a photograph, while expressing disappointment in his treatment of allies.
France and Germany announced the abandonment of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) joint fighter jet programme due to unresolved disagreements between companies involved. This setback hinders European defence cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions, although development of the Combat Cloud digital network will proceed.
Leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following discussions in London. They emphasised the necessity of a dialogue involving US and European participation to establish a ceasefire and facilitate negotiations.
European leaders, including France’s Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer, convened in Berlin for an E5 summit aimed at strengthening defence collaboration amid shifting US commitments. The summit addressed support for Ukraine and strategic military projects, coinciding with a key NATO summit in Ankara in July.
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