The European Union must arm itself to “survive” in an increasingly uncertain global order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, calling on the bloc’s member states to boost spending on defense.

Revelations that the EU earmarked some of the money it gave to environmental NGOs for use in lobbying European institutions have triggered a storm of right-wing criticism -- and a call Friday for an official investigation.

Far-right lawmakers, whose influence has grown following June European elections, have rejected calls for the commission to firmly apply the Digital Services Act – the EU’s landmark rules tackling illegal and harmful activities online – which could place Musk at risk of copious fines.

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Poland's Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, urged fellow EU countries on Wednesday to significantly increase defense spending in line with targets set by U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the survival of the bloc depended on it.

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senior officials have warned.

The Commission will 'reassess needs' in the protection of borders for the next multi-annual budget, as European People's Party joins right wing forces in asking for financement View on euronews

( MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with top EU officials in Strasbourg and Brussels on 20-21 January 2025, addressing the Egypt-EU strategic partnership, regional security, migration, and economic development.

Sahlani, Virginijus Sinkevičius and Mika Aaltola in Strasbourg.

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