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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Joaquín Almunia: "Europe is seriously threatened"

Joaquín Almunia, former Vice President of the European Commission, expresses concerns about Europe's challenges and the need for greater defense cooperation and integration within the EU.

Feb 28 • 04:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Military Special Investigation Unit charges former head of the Defense Security Command with directing seizure of the Central Election Commission

The Military Special Investigation Unit has charged several military personnel, including former Defense Security Command chief Jeong Seong-woo, for directing an effort to seize control of the Central Election Commission and the National Assembly during the state of emergency.

Feb 22 • 04:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Indra grants De los Mozos powers to negotiate the merger with Escribano without approval from the independent commission

Indra has authorized De los Mozos to negotiate a merger with Escribano, circumventing the independent commission due to ongoing conflicts of interest.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] In response to questions about 'violating constitutional order', the chair of the Human Rights Commission mentioned 'Yoon's right to defense issues'

The chair of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, An Chang-ho, discussed the Commission's actions regarding human rights violations during a recent constitutional crisis in response to a question from GANHRI.

Feb 20 • 07:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Decision on Another Position for Helmanis

The Financial Committee of the Ogre municipal council will decide on the appointment of former mayor Egils Helmanis as deputy chair of the local civil defense commission.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Power struggle among Eesti 200 politicians in the national defense commission: who will be the presenter of the bill?

A power struggle has erupted within the Eesti 200 party regarding who will represent a language proficiency bill for conscripts in Estonia's national defense commission.

Feb 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė met with European Commissioner A. Kubilius to discuss military mobility funding

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė and European Commissioner A. Kubilius discussed EU defense initiatives and funding for military mobility in their recent meeting.

Feb 17 • 08:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Europe must learn from Ukraine, European Commission president says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asserts that Europe should learn from Ukraine's experience in defense and security.

Feb 14 • 10:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

'We Have Often Been Too Slow': The European Commission Reveals How It Will Tackle Drone Intrusions

The European Commission has unveiled an action plan to combat the growing threat posed by drones, focusing on coordinated efforts among member states.

Feb 11 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STM Gives Bolsonaro 10 Days to Present Defense in Process That May Lead to Loss of His Commission

The Superior Military Court of Brazil has given former president Jair Bolsonaro ten days to present his defense in a process that could result in the loss of his military commission.

Feb 10 • 23:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One Year Since Approval of 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' Agenda: Human Rights Commission Staff Call It a 'Monster-like Agenda'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea reflects on the one-year anniversary of its controversial approval of the 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' agenda, with staff expressing discontent and calling for internal reform.

Feb 10 • 09:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yoon Seok-yeol's Defense Rights Bill’ One-Year Anniversary… Human Rights Commissioners in Favor Ask 'What Went Wrong?'

At a recent meeting of South Korea's National Human Rights Commission, commissioners debated the controversial 'Yoon Seok-yeol Defense Rights Bill', with calls for accountability regarding its implications for human rights.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Members of Parliament to Visit Women's Prison

The Defense, Interior and Corruption Prevention Commission of the Saeima will visit the Iļģuciema women's prison on February 10 to discuss prison management issues.

Feb 8 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

After the 'no' to €6.75 billion requested last year by the Commission, Starmer renews call for UK's entry into SAFE

British Prime Minister Starmer is seeking to reinitiate the UK's participation in the €150 billion European defence fund SAFE following last year's declined proposal.

Feb 2 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Secured €1.18 billion for Cyprus from SAFE

The European Commission has approved Cyprus' national defense plan as part of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), securing €1.18 billion for defense capabilities.

Jan 15 • 18:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The European Commission has approved the Croatian investment plan for defense

The European Commission has approved national defense investment plans for eight EU member states, including Croatia's plan, as announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Jan 15 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Brussels now rejects activating Article 42.7 of collective defense of the EU to confront Trump in Greenland: 'It is not being considered'

Brussels has stated it will not invoke Article 42.7 of the EU's collective defense in response to Donald Trump's actions in Greenland, according to a commission spokesperson.

Jan 15 • 17:18 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Von der Leyen vows to turn EU into ‘military powerhouse’ – media

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU aims to enhance its defense capabilities to become a 'military powerhouse' and emphasized the need for a cohesive security strategy during a meeting in the European Parliament.

Jan 14 • 20:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Opaque Arms Contracts of the EU: BSW Chief De Masi Takes von der Leyen to Court

BSW chief De Masi is suing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over incomplete disclosures regarding her contacts with the defense industry, seeking a landmark ruling.

Jan 8 • 10:12 UTC

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