EU leaders to discuss Trump's tariff policy and defense against Russia
European Union leaders will meet on February 3 to discuss how to strengthen the continent's defense against Russia and how to deal with US President Donald Trump after he decided to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,
With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate.
EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
European Union leaders gather on Monday to discuss how to bolster the continent's defences against Russia and how to handle U.S. President Donald Trump after his decision to impose tariffs on goods from Canada,
EU leaders hold a defense summit no longer certain about the the aims of their old ally, the US
Greenland, home to a large U.S. military base, is an autonomous territory of Denmark, a longtime U.S. ally. Last week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen tried to shore up support among European allies faced with what she called “a more uncertain reality.”
Caught in Trump-Putin trap, EU leaders hold ‘open heart surgery’ summit
The EU leaders will be joined for lunch by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and he's been at pains to keep an open channel to Trump to persuade the U.S. president of the value of the Atlantic alliance — including by looking for ways to make the purchase of American weapons easier and faster for Europeans.
EU defense: Leaders said to explore a potential 'coalition of the willing'
European Union leaders on Monday will discuss ways to boost defense spending and capabilities, including potentially forming a "coalition of the willing" to circumvent militarily neutral and Russia-friendly capitals, the Financial Times reported.
Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence
EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands
EU Leaders Meet to Strengthen Defense Amid Pressure from Trump
European nations weigh increased defense investment as concerns grow over security and transatlantic relations.
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