- Russian missile leaves 33-foot crater in Poland, raising NATO concerns
- EU investigates open mesh fabrics for use of Chinese glass fibre.
- England appoint Joe Root as Test captain and Stephen Fleming as coach
- Burned chimney is all that remains of woman’s home after wildfire near Clinton, B.C.
- DOJ seeks deportation of Afghan woman linked to alleged ISIS plot in historic case
- Police seize zombie knife and weapons in pre-Notting Hill Carnival raids
- Zelensky and Netanyahu engage in tense exchange at Graham’s funeral in Washington
- Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece amid strong winds
Italy has yet to finalise its €14.9 billion SAFE defence loans as domestic issues delay the decision, causing frustration in Brussels. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani indicated the amount may be lower, complicating access for other EU nations needing unspent funds for military support.
Follow the latest from the European Parliament, including debates, votes, legislation and political developments shaping decisions across the European Union.
EU Politics
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.
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.
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe prepares for key discussions on migration policies and environmental regulations.
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