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Germany Establishes Permanent Military Base in Lithuania

Germany deployed its 45th Armored Brigade (nearly 5,000 troops) to Lithuania on April 1st, marking its first permanent foreign base, to bolster NATO's eastern flank against Russia, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund to Boost Production

EU ambassadors approved a €150 billion fund to boost defense production, prioritizing 65% EU-made weapons, bypassing the Parliament, and needing member state approval by May 27th to address vulnerabilities exposed by the Ukraine war and potential shifts in US support.

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EU-UK Defense Pact Opens Access to €150 Billion Loan Program

The EU and UK reached a defense agreement, allowing British firms access to a €150 billion EU equipment loan program and fostering cooperation on emerging technologies like AI in defense and cybersecurity, partly driven by post-Brexit tensions and the need for stronger European defense autonomy.

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Boeing Secures Record-Breaking \$96 Billion Jet Deal with Qatar

Boeing secured a \$96 billion deal with Qatar for up to 210 jets, the company's largest-ever widebody order, announced during President Trump's visit to Doha, amidst controversy surrounding a potential Air Force One transfer.

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US-Saudi Arabia Announce $200 Billion in Joint Investments

The US and Saudi Arabia announced over $200 billion in joint investments and deals across various sectors, including technology, infrastructure, energy, and defense, during President Trump's visit to Riyadh.

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Greece-Italy Summit: Mitsotakis and Meloni to Discuss EU Challenges

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Rome on Monday to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and co-chair the Greece-Italy Supreme Cooperation Council, focusing on EU competitiveness, defense, migration, and energy, with several Greek ministers in attendance.

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Turkey Joins EU Defense Programs: Realpolitik Trumps Ideological Concerns

The EU's General Affairs Council approved Turkey's participation in new European defense programs on May 27th, prioritizing pragmatic considerations over stated values, despite opposition from Greece and Cyprus; this reflects a historical precedent of prioritizing strategic interests.

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Dutch Defence Faces Strongest Rebuke Yet Over Security Failures

The Dutch General Accounting Office (Rekenkamer) issued its strongest rebuke yet to the Ministry of Defence for inadequate security at military sites, forcing the creation of an improvement plan after penetration tests revealed personnel failures; further failures will require a parliamentary explan...

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UK-EU Summit: Deepening Security Ties Amidst Shifting Geopolitics

The UK and EU are holding a summit in London to finalize a security and trade agreement, reflecting the EU's increased role as a security actor amid the Ukraine war and US uncertainty, leading to renewed EU membership discussions in Norway and Iceland, and closer ties with Canada.

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Dutch Public Supports Military Expansion Despite Local Concerns

A Kieskompas survey reveals that a majority of Dutch citizens support the government's planned military expansion, even with potential personal inconvenience, despite concerns over noise and safety, with varying levels of acceptance for different types of military activities.

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EU at 75: Success and Urgent Need for Deeper Integration

The 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration highlights the European Union's remarkable success in fostering peace and economic integration since 1950, while emphasizing the urgent need for deeper integration in foreign and defense policy to counter existential threats from Russia and illiberal p...

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EU Integration: A Crisis-Driven Process

The European Union's integration, historically driven by crises, is examined through the lens of past events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for a unified European army in response to current geopolitical threats.

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