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Poland has chosen Sweden to build new submarines to boost its navy’s capabilities in the context of the war in Ukraine and fears of Russian threats, its defence minister announced Wednesday. The deal is part of Poland’s “Orka” (Orca) initiative, which aims to replace its Navy’s sole outdated Soviet-era submarine with three brand-new, higher-tech models. […]

The proposal sets the stage for tough quota negotiations with EU countries next month

The vote paves the way for a swift agreement with EU countries before Christmas

Facing a resurgent Russia, France unveils plans to recruit more young people into the military

National experts will examine a 195-page compromise text on Friday ahead of a planned political green light in mid-December

“I cannot see any scenario in which the European taxpayers alone will pay the bill,” von der Leyen said

Negotiations with MEPs on the proposal to combat the spread of online child sexual abuse material can start after countries ditch controversial mandatory detection orders

Europe has relearned a hard truth – deterrence is expensive. War on its eastern flank and instability to the south have forced governments to promise more kit, stockpiles and industrial capacity. But pledges do not build factories. They need financing that turns commitments into production, fast.

Kickstarting low-carbon technology must be matched with building out Europe’s hydrogen economy

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Europe should ask whether its institutions are more effective by detaching themselves from the pain they claim to address?