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The Polish parliament is set to send the SAFE Act to the President, which could significantly affect the country's defense strategy and financing policies.

The article discusses the significant barriers to the EU's common service market and an upcoming strategy for integration.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent letters to the EU and Ukraine reveal a campaign focused on domestic political messaging, utilizing threats related to Russian oil to appeal to voters ahead of elections.

Radosław Sikorski presented his foreign policy priorities for 2026, emphasizing the importance of EU membership for Poland, while Marcin Przydacz criticized the government for not having a clear foreign policy strategy.

Russia, in collaboration with Belarus, is reportedly using tunnels built with jihadist group assistance to smuggle migrants into the EU as part of its hybrid warfare strategy.

The EU is preparing to implement a new strategy aimed at diminishing China's influence over European ports, calling for stricter oversight of foreign investments, particularly from non-EU countries.

Lithuanian Minister Kęstutis Budrys emphasizes the need for the EU to develop a robust economic defense strategy to protect against potential aggressors, particularly from Eastern powers like China.

UK Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds warns that the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ strategy could disrupt supply chains and raise costs for businesses dealing with the EU.

The European Commission has adopted a strategy focusing on increasing support for EU border regions with Russia, emphasizing the strategic importance of this area for the security and resilience of the EU.

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to enhance support for EU regions that share borders with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

The EU is proposing a strategy to boost stagnating border areas in Finland, Poland, and the Baltics due to the impact of the war in Ukraine.

The article discusses Greece's role in addressing the challenges posed by deepfakes within the EU's overarching strategy.

Canada is investing $366 billion in its defense strategy to enhance sovereignty and reduce reliance on the United States.

European leaders discussed strategies for strengthening the EU's economy and market during a meeting in Belgium on February 12.

Kaja Kallas likens the EU's collective defense strategy against Russia to a team of Marvel superheroes, advocating for significant military investments to support Ukraine and prepare for potential conflict with Russia.

Marine Le Pen's eligibility to run in the upcoming French presidential election is in jeopardy due to a prior conviction for EU fraud.

Estonia's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, emphasizes that Russia's most significant threat lies in its potential diplomatic gains, urging a robust European security strategy against Russian aggression.

The tenth Munich European Conference emphasized the urgent need for Europe to embrace digital sovereignty rather than relying on outdated strategies.

The article discusses Europe's reliance on the USA and argues for the necessity of developing a self-sufficient security strategy in the face of shifting international dynamics, particularly with the influence of Trump and his policies.

Greek shipbuilding and repair industry highlights its critical role in Europe’s economic security and industrial capacity amid discussions on EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to combat the increasing security threats posed by drones in the EU.

The leaders of the European Union are convening at the informal summit at Alden Biesen castle to discuss enhancing European competitiveness against global pressures.

The letter from Brussels emphasizes the need for Europe to defend its strategic interests and strengthen its production base ahead of the informal European Council meeting.

Ahead of a European competitiveness summit, Italy and Germany are strengthening their alliance to push for EU deregulation and enhance global trade strategy, sidelining France.

The EU is actively pursuing new trade partnerships with countries like Vietnam and Australia as part of its strategy to secure access to strategic resources amid geopolitical tensions.

Filip Turk, appointed as the climate policy envoy, addressed a crowd in Ostrava, emphasizing that the European heavy industry is losing competitiveness and criticized EU emission permit prices, generating strong applause from the audience.

The EU's Special Envoy for the Sahel region, João Cravinho, urges Europe to rethink its strategy toward African nations, emphasizing collaboration despite governance issues and concerns over Russian influence.

The United States has accused China of a 'massive and deliberate' accumulation of nuclear weapons, aiming for an arsenal comparable to that of the US or Russia.

During the conversation, they discussed EU competitiveness, strengthening the common market in the new geoeconomic environment, and internal strategy and policy issues.

Evangelos Mytilineos highlighted the urgency for stricter competitiveness strategies in the EU during the rebranding event for Eurometaux, now called European Metals.

Evangelos Mytilineos emphasized the necessity for a stricter implementation of the EU's competitiveness strategy during his speech at the unveiling of Eurometaux's new identity as European Metals.

The European Union is considering stricter regulations for foreign investments in its ports as part of a new strategy aimed at assessing potential security risks, expected to be presented by the end of February.

Finland's Foreign Minister criticizes the EU's lack of a unified strategy and suggests that a phone call between Europeans and Putin sends the wrong signal, amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.

EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné advocates for linking public funding to 'Made in Europe' to promote European production and quality jobs.

The EU's Industry Chief, Stephane Sejourne, emphasizes the need for Europe to protect its industries with a 'Made in Europe' strategy, as stated in a recently published article co-signed by over 1100 business leaders.

The German government plans to build new gas power plants to secure electricity supply, following a preliminary agreement with the EU on the need for such infrastructure amidst potential supply gaps.

The German government has reached an agreement with the EU Commission on a power plant strategy that includes a plan for 12 gigawatts of capacity from gas power plants, despite criticism from environmental groups regarding reliance on fossil fuels.

Germany plans to secure its electricity supply through new gas power plants, with government support pending EU Commission approval, sparking debate among supporters and critics regarding this energy strategy.

Enea highlights its new ESG strategy, emphasizing the efforts needed for implementation and the recent EU regulations that ease reporting for smaller companies.

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.

Europe is developing a strategy to resist the global disorder instigated by Trump's actions, which has created an international scenario dominated by major 'predators' and left the EU facing multiple challenges without clear allies.

The article discusses China's ambitions in Greenland as part of its strategy to reshape international order and compete with the United States, highlighting the EU's underestimation of China's strategic interests in the Arctic.

Finland's Foreign Minister Valtonen contradicts the impression that the USA under Trump questioned the NATO alliance and discusses the European approach to curbing 'Putin's war machine', praising a proposal from Chancellor Merz (CDU).

The article discusses European economist and politician Luis Garicano's insights on a potential strategy for artificial intelligence, suggesting Europe can catch up and even surpass the advancements of the US and China in specific areas despite current setbacks.

The article discusses Trump's strategy to acquire Greenland without military force, focusing on business negotiations and aiming to avoid EU leaders' pushback.

The Spanish Ministry of Economy is preparing to launch a bank account that allows Spaniards to invest their savings in Europe's productive sector, aligning with the strategy to enhance the continent's strategic autonomy and progress towards a long-awaited Union of Savings and Investments among the EU member states.

The article discusses how far-right and extremist groups in Europe are adopting MAGA ideology as a response to the new U.S. National Security Strategy, which positions the EU as an adversary, potentially leading to the fragmentation of the EU.