Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe

Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
Macron Responds to Trump's Inauguration by Urging Europe to 'Wake Up'
Trump has promised to push for peace talks in Ukraine within six months but has criticized Europe's lack of defense spending.
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France calls on EU Commission to take tough measures against Elon Musk
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the European Commission to take tougher action against US billionaire Elon Musk, Reuters reports. According to him, the European Commission should use its current legislation much more strictly.
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Macron, Starmer join forces to tackle Musk 'interference' in European affairs
Paris and London have called out billionarie Elon Musk for alleged interference in European political debate and spreading of misinformation, with France urging a robust EU response to protect
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France urges European Commission to be firm against Musk interference
France on Wednesday urged the European Commission to protect its member states with "the greatest firmness" against interference in political debate particularly from the billionaire owner of social media platform X,
France urges EU Commission to stand firm against Musk's interference
Echoing Macron's Monday accusation that tech billionaire Elon Musk was interfering in elections, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on the European Commission to be firm in applying laws against such moves.
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Musk is courting the far right in Germany — and there's not much European leaders can do about it
The outrage has crossed borders, with French President Emmanuel Macron also criticizing Musk and former ... civic discourse and electoral proceedings. European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said in emailed comments that this included "the ...
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France's Macron urges 'acceleration' of Israel-Hezbollah truce implementation
France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday for a visit to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's ...
Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power
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Donald Trump Inauguration: What to expect in his second term
Donald Trump returns as the 47th U.S. President, with global leaders and tech moguls attending the historic inauguration. His second term promises significant shifts in politics and technology.
Key leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum
A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
As WEF gets underway, the list of world leaders not attending Davos speaks volumes
It’s that time of year when the great and good gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But who’s skipping the event is more telling.
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France and Germany falter as Donald Trump presidency looms
Long before Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, the US president-elect threatened Europeans with high tariffs on their products, reduced support for Ukraine, and a reassessment of NATO's funding.