The NATO summit opens in The Hague on Tuesday evening. Secretary General Mark Rutte has managed to commit the allies to the five percent spending target. Differences with Spain are pushed into the future.
By Stephan Israel
Thousands of cheap laborers from North Korea are to keep Russia's war going: Moscow and Pyongyang have agreed to deploy more than 30,000 North Koreans for demining, construction and drone production.
By Viktor Funk
The European Commission has unveiled its plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports. Natural gas will be phased out gradually by the end of 2027. For crude oil, Member States are first expected to submit their own phase-out plans.
By Manuel Berkel
At the Energy Council, Hungary and Slovakia prevented a united declaration on phasing out Russian fossil fuels. The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs surprised with a gesture towards the pro-nuclear EU states.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU’s efforts to improve military mobility have so far seen limited success. Now, the Commission wants to speed things up with a new package of measures – starting with a stakeholder consultation.
By Stephan Israel
The European Commission is expected to present its draft legislation for phasing out Russian gas as early as June 17. A key point of contention is the potential for compensation claims tied to long-term contracts. But the legal mechanism is said to be strong enough, with the Commission now receiving backing for its approach.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission is set to adopt the defense omnibus package next Tuesday. The proposal includes simplifications to environmental regulations and permitting processes for the defense industry.
By Stephan Israel
The EU is stepping up its pressure on Moscow. The European Commission has unveiled the 18th sanctions package against Russia to the member states. Key measures include a deeper price cap on Russian oil and steps to prevent any restart of the Nord Stream pipeline.
By Stephan Israel
Poland will continue to play a strong role in Europe even after Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the presidential election, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said. He also expressed confidence that the government would win the vote of confidence on Wednesday.
By Stephan Israel
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has proposed an investment plan to allies that includes defense spending equivalent to five percent of GDP. The timeline for reaching this target is still to be determined ahead of the NATO summit.
By Stephan Israel
