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Slovakia debates EU and NATO exit after key ally's remarks
Tibor Gašpar, a close associate of Prime Minister Robert Fico, suggested that Slovakia might leave the EU and NATO. His words prompted an immediate reaction from Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Tibor Gašpar,
NATO chief Rutte warns EU against defence industry 'barriers'
NATO chief Mark Rutte told the European Union on Monday not to create barriers that would prevent companies from NATO countries that are outside the EU from taking part in its defence industrial push.
NATO on alert as Vladimir Putin plotting ‘mass casualty events’ in Europe and US
Vladimir Putin is capable of launching "mass casualty" attacks against NATO members, a Russian military expert has warned.
EU, UK, NATO Leaders To Hold Feb 3 Defence Talks
EU leaders will gather in Belgium on February 3 for an exceptional defence "retreat" involving Britain's prime minister and NATO's secretary general, two weeks after Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Europe's security wake-up call: EU and NATO gear up for 'big bang' in defence (enr)
Agerpres/ - As Russia's war in Ukraine continues to reshape global security, NATO and EU leaders are calling for a massive increase in defence spending. With proposals ranging from higher GDP targets to joint EU borrowing,
Viktor Orban's Challenger Sees Strong EU, NATO Ties, 'Pragmatic' Approach to Russia
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European Union and NATO if he wins elections due in early 2026 and would strive for "pragmatic relations" with Russia.
International underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat
Attacks on underwater cables in strategic areas connecting telecommunication lines and power sources in Asia and Europe are suspected to be coordinated attacks by China and Russia.
Zelensky Says 'Geopolitical Certainty' Possible When Ukraine Joins EU, NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells reporters that "the sooner Ukraine is in the EU, the sooner Ukraine becomes a member of NATO... the sooner the whole of Europe will get the geopolitical certainty it needs" after meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw.
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Procházka for ta3: Slovakia's withdrawal from the EU would be extremely difficult. However, it scares me that we are even starting to talk about it
The discussion about Slovakia's possible withdrawal from the European Union (Slovexit) is gaining momentum after the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tibor Gašpar (Smer-SD) admitted the possibility of Slovakia's withdrawal from the EU and NATO.
Ukraine Offers To Replace Hungary in NATO
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary over the war with Russia and the expired gas transit deal continue to increase online.
Putin May Carry Out 'Mass Casualty Attacks' Against NATO, Expert Warns
Russia is "not constrained by the thought of large numbers of innocent victims," Russia expert Keir Giles told Newsweek.
EU sends election observers to monitor Kosovo’s parliamentary polls on Feb. 9
European Union observers will monitor Kosovo’s parliamentary election on Feb. 9, which is expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti.