Waterford Airport and SETU partnership to be discussed in European Parliament

Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has advocated for the transformation of Waterford Airport into a European centre for drone technology. The matter will be discussed during a European Parliament debate in Strasbourg this Thursday. The session will examine the EU’s readiness to meet modern security challenges, including the rapidly expanding use of drones in … Read more

European rearmament: Shuffling fake money around a monopoly board?

Amid calls for Europe to rearm, competing ideas are circulating around how to ensure European nations can take on Russia in a possible future war without U.S. backing. While the idea of a rearmament bank may carry some appeal, it’s less clear that there’s any new money for what is likely to be a very … Read more

Unleashing Steroids: The Dangers of Escalating European Militarism

Archyde Europe’s New Wave of Militarism: A Risky Path? A surge in bellicose sentiment is gripping Europe’s elite, pushing the continent towards increased militarization with potentially damaging consequences.This shift is especially pronounced in Germany, where political leaders and self-proclaimed “military experts” are fueling each other’s hawkish views. Germany at the Forefront Germany’s renewed focus on … Read more

Macron, Starmer to meet Trump as Europeans flesh out ideas for Ukraine guarantees

Archyde * Macron, Starmer to meet Trump as Europeans flesh out ideas for Ukraine guarantees Macron to meet Trump on Monday, Starmer on Thursday * Visits come amid alarm in Europe over US stance on Ukraine * Britain, France to discuss military guarantees to Ukraine By Michel Rose, William James and John Irish LONDON/PARIS, – … Read more

There will be ‘pressure’ from EU to increase defence spending but neutrality secure

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