German govt hopefuls planning billions for defence spending: report
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) Mar 2, 2025
The two parties hoping to form Germany's next government are planning to plough hundreds of billions of euros into defence and infrastructure when in power, the Bild newspaper reported Sunday. ... more
'We urgently have to rearm Europe': EU chief after Ukraine talks
London (AFP) Mar 2, 2025
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday that "we urgently have to rearm Europe" as leaders from the continent met in London for crisis talks over Ukraine. ... more
EU, India eye defence and security deal; France wants defense excluded from EU budget rules
New Delhi (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
The European Union is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday before meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. ... more