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Macron Advocates Stronger EU Defense, Citing Clause Over NATO Article 5

French President Emmanuel Macron, during his visit to Greece, praised the European Union's mutual defense clause (Article 42.7), stating it is stronger than NATO's Article 5. He emphasized the need to bolster Europe's own defense pillar and reduce self-doubt within the continent.

25 Apr, 05:00 — 25 Apr, 15:57
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ukrainska-pravda9h ago

German chancellor outlines Ukraine's EU integration without fast-track membership

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has advocated for closer involvement of Ukraine in the European Union's processes, while stressing that rapid accession is not feasible.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Roman Petrenko

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

From Taiwan to Tibet, French President Emmanuel Macron has touched Beijing’s nerves on a range of sensitive issues over the past few weeks. On a trip to Japan earlier this month, he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi “emphasised the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and urged a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue”. The irritation for Beijing was less about the language and more about the timing, with the joint statement coming...

By Orange Wang

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia - The Straits Times

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

US ‘punishment’ plan for allies deepens Europe rift; Nato says expulsion not possible

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rfi-englishMostly Factual27m ago

France's Macron tells Greek PM Mitsotakis: 'We will be by your side'

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday assured Greek leaders that they would be able to count on the support of France during any regional disputes.

By RFI

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Beijing Warns Europe As Chinese Entities Included In Russia Sanctions

The European Union sanctions package on Russia targets third-country suppliers of critical high-tech items, including China-based entities

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cyprus-mail5h ago

Support for Cyprus ‘gamechanger’ for EU defence, say Mitsotakis, Macron

Support provided to Cyprus during recent regional tensions was described as a “gamechanger” by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday, who said European allies acted collectively to assist a member state facing security threats. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the frigate Kimon in Piraeus, Mitsotakis said that “we supported […]

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in-cyprus4h ago

Greece and France sign nine agreements

A ceremony for the signing of a series of agreements between Greece and France was held at the Maximos Mansion, beginning with the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The following agreements were also signed by the competent ministers of the two countries: An […]

By Newsroom

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ekathimeriniMostly Factual5h ago

EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says - eKathimerini.com

EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says  eKathimerini.com

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zerohedgeLow4h ago

EU Ministers Fail To Suspend EU-Israeli Cooperation Agreement; Germany Calls 'Inappropriate'

EU Ministers Fail To Suspend EU-Israeli Cooperation Agreement; Germany Calls 'Inappropriate' Via Remix News, A move to end the EU-Israel Association Agreement has been struck down, led by objections from Germany, Austria, and Italy. The accord, in existence since 2000, has served as the framework for EU-Israeli relations pertaining to both trade and foreign policy, with a key pillar being Israel’s access to the markets of EU member states. 13 October 2025, Berlin: The flags of I...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

Czech analyst: European militaries should learn from Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Europe already has its own army – this is the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other European militaries should learn from it.

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more

The French president spoke of an alignment of the geostrategic interests of Greece and France and called on French companies to invest in our country. He also sent a message about an “alliance of independents” and expressed his support for the IMEC corridor The post Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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azernewsLow11h ago

Russia warns of 'tough' response to EU sanctions - AzerNews

Russia warns of 'tough' response to EU sanctions  AzerNews

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azernews25 Apr, 05:00First to report

Russia warns of 'tough' response to EU sanctions - AzerNews

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indian-express25 Apr, 06:26

US ‘punishment’ plan for allies deepens Europe rift; Nato says expulsion not possible

ukrainska-pravda25 Apr, 06:48

German chancellor outlines Ukraine's EU integration without fast-track membership

Reuters25 Apr, 06:57

Fresh EU sanctions set to hit condensate imports from Russia's Yamal LNG - Reuters

morgunbladid25 Apr, 07:16

„Við erum að fara að semja um aðildarsamning“

hvg25 Apr, 07:28

Ukrajna teljes jogú EU-tagsága mellett érvelt a volt lengyel elnök, Orbán egykori szövetségese

egypt-independent25 Apr, 08:06

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto - Egypt Independent

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mkd-mk25 Apr, 09:27

Макрон: Европа мора да се разбуди, САД, Русија и Кина ни се противници

SCMP25 Apr, 10:00

Macron touches Beijing’s nerves on Taiwan and Tibet as he heads for the exit

cdm-me25 Apr, 10:04

Makron: Evropa se mora probuditi; SAD, Rusija i Kina su nam protivnici

politiken25 Apr, 10:14

»Konceptet om et magtfuldt Europa er nu solidt etableret«

cyprus-mail25 Apr, 11:05

Support for Cyprus ‘gamechanger’ for EU defence, say Mitsotakis, Macron

dagbladet25 Apr, 11:14

Vekker oppsikt

ekathimerini25 Apr, 11:14

EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous, France’s Macron says - eKathimerini.com

zdg-md25 Apr, 11:45

Macron spune că europenii trebuie să recunoască faptul că SUA, China și Rusia sunt „întotdeauna împotriva” noastră

in-cyprus25 Apr, 11:57

Greece and France sign nine agreements

zerohedge25 Apr, 12:10

EU Ministers Fail To Suspend EU-Israeli Cooperation Agreement; Germany Calls 'Inappropriate'

vijesti-me25 Apr, 12:15

Katja Adler: Evropske NATO članice se suprotstavljaju navodnoj...

dnevnik-bg25 Apr, 12:16

Еди Рама се обяви за разговори на Европа с Русия

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il-sole-24-ore25 Apr, 13:20

Conti, opzione scostamento ma dalla Ue è subito stop

le-figaro25 Apr, 13:35

«Ne vous posez même pas la question» : depuis Athènes, Emmanuel Macron assure que la France sera aux côtés de la Grèce «quoi qu'il arrive»

tvn2425 Apr, 13:44

Niedobory paliwa we Francji. Prezydent uspokaja

straits-times25 Apr, 13:51

China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia - The Straits Times

Yahoo25 Apr, 13:53

Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance

balkan-web25 Apr, 14:04

Macron kërkon rihapjen e Ngushticës së Hormuzit: Jemi viktima të gjeopolitikës!

aktuality-sk25 Apr, 14:28

Emmanuel Macron posiela jasný odkaz o obrane. Tvrdí, že zmluva EÚ nedáva priestor na žiadne kľučky

protothema-en25 Apr, 14:33

Macron to Mitsotakis: Greece is a model of economic progress, France will invest more

naftemporiki25 Apr, 14:33

Κρίστιαν Χατζημηνάς: «Η Ευρώπη κινείται μόνο με σοκ» – Ο Τραμπ, η φορολογία και η προειδοποίηση για την ΑΙ

index-hr25 Apr, 14:40

Peking zaprijetio Europskoj uniji zbog sankcija kineskim tvrtkama

newsbeast25 Apr, 14:47

Μάγδα Τσέγκου για Γιώργο Λιάγκα: «Αν ήθελε να πάω στην εκπομπή του, θα πήγαινα»

ukrinform25 Apr, 14:52

Czech analyst: European militaries should learn from Ukraine’s Armed Forces

digi2425 Apr, 14:53

Emmanuel Macron laudă clauza de apărare reciprocă a UE, spunând că este mai puternică decât Articolul 5 NATO. „Este beton”

klix-ba25 Apr, 14:56

Macronove poruke odjeknut će Evropom: "Previše sumnjamo u sebe, imamo klauzulu koja je jača od Člana 5. NATO-a"

avgi25 Apr, 15:02

Στην ΑΥΓΗ της Κυριακής 26 Απριλίου

aktualne-cz25 Apr, 15:03

„Trump by měl mít radost.“ Francie a Řecko posilují evropský pilíř NATO

observador25 Apr, 15:05

Presidente francês afasta escassez de combustíveis

ndtv25 Apr, 15:16

Beijing Warns Europe As Chinese Entities Included In Russia Sanctions

danas25 Apr, 15:34

Zelenski: Ukrajina i Evropska unija potrebne jedna drugoj, ubrzati postupak prijema

n1-serbia25 Apr, 15:38

Zelenski: Ukrajina i EU potrebne jedna drugoj, ubrzati postupak prijema

iefimerida25 Apr, 15:48

Τα μηνύματα Μακρόν λίγο πριν αναχωρήσει για Γαλλία -Το κάλεσμα στους επενδυτές και η Ελλάδα ως «υπόδειγμα οικονομικής προόδου»

rfi-english25 Apr, 15:57

France's Macron tells Greek PM Mitsotakis: 'We will be by your side'

hotnews25 Apr, 15:59Latest update

„Să nu credem că SUA vor reveni în Europa, după Trump. S-a terminat”. Avertismentul unui fost președinte al Franței