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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Trump's Ultimatum, Expensive Fuels in the EU, Costs of Lack of Independence of the NBP

Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating tensions and potential military actions.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

G7 Issues Strong Warning to Iran, Preparing to Deploy Military to Hormuz to Prevent Oil Crisis

The G7 and EU condemn Iran's reckless attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, announcing military preparedness to protect global energy security.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

KD Leader: โ€œEurope has made itself completely irrelevantโ€

Alice Teodorescu Mรฅwe, a leader of the Christian Democrats, criticizes European politicians for their reluctance to engage in military action as global tensions rise.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Eastern Europe is rearming: 1000 wheeled armored vehicles for Romania, heavy vehicles for Hungary

Eastern Europe is enhancing its military capabilities with significant purchases and cooperative ventures, propelled by EU funding and strategic partnerships.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president

The Alliance of Sahel states has condemned the European Parliament's call for the immediate release of Niger's detained former president Mohamed Bazoum, labeling it as interference in national sovereignty.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Gideon Saar wants the EU to designate Hezbollah as a 'terrorist organization'

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged France and the European Union to classify Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in its entirety, rather than just its military wing.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

EU Summit: "It was not nice". Europe has virtually no influence on the war in the Middle East

European leaders at a summit in Brussels express a lack of influence over the ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts and declined to intervene directly or expand military missions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

MEP Ijabs: The EU must get involved in the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz

Latvian MEP Ijabs emphasizes the EU's deep reliance on oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz and discusses the need for diplomatic and military engagement.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

EU, the plan of seven countries to free the Strait of Hormuz: 'But the war must end immediately'

Seven EU countries are formulating a plan, possibly involving military intervention, to secure the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing conflicts that threaten maritime transport, particularly oil tankers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

War in Iran, today's news. Meloni: 'No Italian military mission in the Strait of Hormuz'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni affirmed that EU countries are not directly involved in the conflict in Iran and emphasized diplomatic efforts for de-escalation, while Israeli PM Netanyahu claimed Iran is weaker than ever.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases

EU leaders are backing Cyprus as discussions begin regarding the future of British military bases on the island in light of recent Middle East tensions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Denmark silently prepared to blow up Greenland's airport runways

Denmark has quietly made preparations to destroy its own airport runways in Greenland in case the United States attempts to seize its autonomous territory in the Arctic.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Metron Analysis Poll: 'No' to the War in Iran, 'No' to Trump

A new poll shows Greek public skepticism about military intervention in Iran and overwhelmingly negative views of Trump.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Macron: American threats against Greenland are a wake-up call for the EU

French President Emmanuel Macron views President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland as a wake-up call for the EU, prompting France to send soldiers to participate in a military exercise alongside Denmark.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
World

EU leaders push back against joining attacks on Iran as oil prices rise

European leaders are resisting calls from the U.S. to participate in military operations in the Middle East while facing rising energy prices driven by conflicts in the region.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

NATO and EU missions will involve nearly 400 Lithuanian soldiers in 2026-2027

Lithuania will allow nearly 400 soldiers to participate in NATO and EU missions from this year through the end of the next year.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Mega Project: France to Build One of the World's Largest Aircraft Carriers for 10 Billion

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the country's next aircraft carrier will be named 'France Libre' and will cost approximately ten billion euros.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Machine tools for war: how equipment from a Polish factory ended up in Russia

Journalists revealed a supply channel for high-precision machine tools from a Polish factory to Russia's military production, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The EU calls on Israel to stop operations in Lebanon

The European Union has urged Israel to cease its military operations in Lebanon following recent attacks in Beirut.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Pedro Sรกnchez โ€“ The EU Leader Who Says No to Trump's War

Pedro Sรกnchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, has publicly opposed Donald Trump's plans to engage in military action against Iran, emphasizing Spain's refusal to be complicit in what he deems a misguided conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Machine tools for war: how equipment from a Polish factory ended up in Russia

Investigative journalists have uncovered a supply chain enabling EU-made machine tools from Poland to be used in Russia's military efforts.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Is Trump alone? Reasons why allies are not getting involved in the war in Iran

European foreign ministers decided against joining military action in Iran, with EU officials expressing reluctance for prolonged conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese military set for EU and Nato talks as Iran war reshapes global security picture

A Chinese military delegation is set to meet with EU and NATO officials next week to discuss global security issues, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Babiลก: Czechia has joined the initiative to tighten the entry of Russian soldiers into the EU

Czech Prime Minister Babiลก announced that Czechia has joined an initiative aimed at tightening restrictions on Russian military personnel entering the European Union.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Putin's envoy fuels the fire: asks Trump to punish Europe

A Russian envoy suggests that the U.S. should sanction the UK and the EU while lifting sanctions on Russia to support global energy markets, criticizing NATO allies for not helping the U.S. in its military operations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert: This is how Finland could participate in the operation in the Strait of Hormuz

An expert suggests that Finland could provide personnel for a potential EU military operation to secure maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but unlikely to send equipment or troops.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Prof. Andrzej Nowak for 'Rzeczpospolita': Let Germany pay for Poland's SAFE as part of reparations

Professor Andrzej Nowak discusses the implications of the presidential veto regarding the EU SAFE program and calls for Germany to contribute to Poland's military modernization as reparations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

EU - Greece: Distances from Trump and the Strait of Hormuz - Athens on a Tightrope

Athens aligns with the European Union's core by resisting U.S. requests for military support in the Strait of Hormuz following similar rejections from other European leaders.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should the government bypass Karol Nawrocki's veto regarding SAFE? There is a new survey from 'Rzeczpospolita'

A survey reveals public opinions on President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the EU SAFE program, highlighting its implications on military funding and defense industry investment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The EU blacklists nine Russian military officials implicated in the Bucha massacre

The EU has imposed sanctions on nine Russian military officials linked to the Bucha massacre during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Russia slams 'EU warmongers' for not backing Trump's war against its ally

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev criticized European leaders for not supporting Trump's military efforts regarding the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Senior EU official rebukes Zelensky over Orban threat

A senior EU official criticized Ukrainian President Zelensky for suggesting military action against Hungary's Prime Minister Orban over a loan veto.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

'Like buying a ticket to the Titanic': EU leaders reject Trump's Hormuz demands

EU leaders dismissed U.S. President Trump's demands regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz, comparing compliance to purchasing a ticket to the doomed Titanic.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Will Europe Send Ships to the Middle East? EU Foreign Minister Explains

The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the US's recent military strategies and the EU's position, particularly in light of comments by Estonia's former premier Kaja Kallas.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump's pressure doesn't work... EU says 'no deploy to Hormuz, it's not our war'

The European Union has decided against sending naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, despite pressure from President Donald Trump to assist in a potential conflict with Iran.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Defense of the homeland is the most important, also in financial terms. It has a statutory legal basis

The article discusses the Polish government's plans to access EU funding for military support despite a presidential veto, highlighting legal and constitutional implications.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hรคkkรคnen on the Hormuz Operation: Finland may not have the resources or ability to participate

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hรคkkรคnen believes Finland's involvement in the Hormuz operation is unlikely due to limited resources and capabilities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

CSG Group and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: Multidimensional Industrial Partnership

CSG Group and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have signed a framework agreement to deepen their industrial and technological collaboration, specifically in defense projects within the EU and NATO.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kaja Kallas: The EU 'has no appetite' for expanding the naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz

The EU's foreign ministers are currently unwilling to expand their naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz, as stated by EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Brussels responds to Trump's pressure for Europe to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz: "It is not the EU's war"

The EU has firmly stated it does not wish to engage militarily in the Strait of Hormuz, countering President Trump's expectations for NATO allies' involvement.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Kaliลˆรกk also starts on the bypass around Zvolen. We can obtain EU funds more easily for military roads, he says

Defense Minister Robert Kaliลˆรกk announces plans for an 11-kilometer bypass around Zvolen as part of a military logistics initiative.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Meeting of Foreign Ministers: The EU Shows Trump a Cold Shoulder

At a recent meeting, EU foreign ministers affirmed their reluctance to support U.S. military action against Iran, despite pressure from President Trump.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Meeting of Foreign Ministers: The EU Shows Trump the Cold Shoulder

European foreign ministers have indicated their unwillingness to support U.S. military actions against Iran despite President Trump's warnings.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Europe demands more information from Trump over Hormuz warship plan

European nations are requesting more clarity from Donald Trump regarding military goals in the Middle East amid a heightened conflict involving Iran and its allies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Tajani: The missions 'Shields' and 'Atalanta' cannot reach the Strait of Hormuz

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts over military missions concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Media: Ukraine has no good alternative to replace the EU's 90 billion euro loan

Ukraine faces potential financial instability without the EU's 90 billion euro loan, currently blocked by Hungary.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

When the crisis erupted in the Middle East, the EU was dealing with the Industrial Accelerator Act

The EU's focus on the Industrial Accelerator Act stands in stark contrast to escalating military actions in the Middle East involving the US and Israel against Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Kallas suggests redirecting the EU Naval Mission from the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz

Kaja Kallas proposes redirecting the EU naval mission from the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz to enhance security for oil and gas tankers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Former EU Chief Diplomat Borrell: EC Leader Unduly Favors the U.S. and Israel

Former EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell criticized the European Commission's leadership for favoring U.S. and Israeli interests over international law regarding military actions against Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Researcher: Securing the Strait of Hormuz would be risky for European countries

A researcher warns of the risks associated with a potential European military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, as EU foreign ministers discuss maritime security measures.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:21 UTC

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