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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that Germany needs to undergo significant structural changes in order to secure long-term prosperity and maintain peace amid rising global instability and mounting economic pressures....

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(MENAFN) Spain’s foreign minister on Monday urged the European Union to strengthen its own military capabilities, arguing that growing uncertainty over US security guarantees could encourage rival powers such as Russia.

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(MENAFN) Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Monday that Italy has not launched any mission connected to the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing reports about naval repositioning in the area. “It’s one thing to bring the ships closer...

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(MENAFN) Spain's health authorities confirmed Monday that one Spanish passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus — a disclosure that came just as officials wrapped up a sweeping two-day evacuation of everyone on...

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(MENAFN) France has placed eight individuals under strict hospital quarantine in Paris following their return from the hantavirus-stricken expedition vessel MV Hondius, a broadcaster reported Wednesday, as authorities moved swiftly amid an...

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(MENAFN) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani criticized what he described as repeated and “unacceptable” acts targeting Christians in parts of the Middle East, blaming Israeli forces and settlers for a growing number of incidents.

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(MENAFN) The President of the European Commission has urged tougher safeguards for children online, as European Union policymakers continue discussions on new rules governing artificial intelligence and social media platforms.

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(MENAFN) The European Union and Syria have conducted their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels, marking a step toward expanding cooperation and rebuilding formal relations, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Spain's foreign minister issued a blunt call Monday for the European Union to forge its own independent military capability, cautioning that wavering confidence in Washington's security commitments was leaving the door open for...

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(MENAFN) The European Union’s top foreign policy official has urged member states to accelerate defense manufacturing, as EU defense ministers gathered in Brussels for discussions focused on Ukraine, industrial capacity, and security challenges in...

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(MENAFN) Germany's inflation rate surged to 2.9% in April 2026 — its steepest reading since January 2024 — as energy prices continued their upward march in the wake of the Iran war, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) The European Union and Syria convened their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels on Monday, opening a landmark channel of engagement focused on rebuilding bilateral ties, expanding cooperation and confronting the regional...

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(MENAFN) Germany and Ukraine have agreed to pursue joint production of combat drones capable of striking targets at ranges of up to 1,500 kilometers, visiting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Monday, according to a Ukrainian news...

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(MENAFN) Italy’s foreign minister on Monday criticized what he described as repeated and unacceptable attacks against Christians in the Middle East, attributing responsibility to Israel in remarks made after an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in...

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(MENAFN) Germany's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.9 percent in April, accelerating from 2.7 percent in March, as surging energy costs tied to the Iran war pushed consumer prices higher for the second straight month, according to official...

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(MENAFN) Germany’s inflation rate rose again in April, reaching 2.9% year-on-year, up from 2.7% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday by the federal statistics office Destatis.

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(MENAFN) The European Union has moved to lift sanctions on Syria's interior and defense ministers, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Monday, signaling a significant recalibration of Brussels' approach toward Damascus following years of...

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(MENAFN) The European Union has decided to remove sanctions imposed on Syria’s interior and defense ministers as part of a wider effort to reestablish engagement with Damascus, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

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(MENAFN) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that member states have agreed to reinforce the European Defence Agency (EDA), as the bloc looks to expand its defense capabilities and coordination.

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(MENAFN) The European Union and Syria held their first high-level political dialogue on Monday in Brussels, marking a notable step toward expanding engagement and exploring broader cooperation on political, security, and regional stability issues....