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European Defense

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Democracy Shield: Rapporteur Tobé supports new EU agency.

Tomas Tobé proposes the establishment of a new "independent structure at EU level." This should take action against attempts at external interference in elections and ensure that such interference can be quickly uncovered and combated.

Von Almut Siefert

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Ukraine: How Merz strengthens the coalition of the willing.

Through symbolism and travel, Friedrich Merz has made support for Ukraine a top priority in the Chancellery. Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul is met with skepticism.

Von Table.Briefings

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Espionage: Hungary and Ukraine each expel two diplomats.

Ukraine claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network. In response, the Ukrainian government first expelled two Hungarian diplomats, after which the Hungarian government also reacted by expelling two diplomats.

Von Markus Grabitz

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Putin tribunal: Europeans set counterpoint to victory parade in Moscow.

Europe will support Ukraine by all means, said Johann Wadephul at his first informal Foreign Affairs Council in Warsaw. The new Federal Foreign Minister will join other foreign ministers in Lviv today to set a counterpoint to the victory parade in Moscow and seal the start of the "Putin Tribunal."

Von Stephan Israel

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Russia: Sanctions focus on shadow fleet.

The EU Commission's 17th sanctions package focuses on further listings of individuals and companies and restrictions on tankers in the Russian shadow fleet.

Von Stephan Israel

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Energy security: Von der Leyen warns against US tariffs.

Representatives from 60 countries came to London for an IEA conference on energy security. Host Keir Starmer promoted the energy transition, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the role of new partners.

Von Manuel Berkel