US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should “depart now via commercial means” as strikes continue.
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UK weighs sending warship to Cyprus amid Iranian threat – POLITICO
The warship could take several days to reach the region. France has already resolved to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems to Cyprus, while Greece has ordered frigates and fighter jets to the island following drone incursions on Monday. A Shahed-type drone hit Britain’s RAF base at Akrotiri in Cyprus in the early hours of Monday, […]
Continue ReadingRead-out of President von der Leyen’s call with President Zelenskyy
Today, President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The two leaders focused on their shared priority to rapidly conclude the adoption of the Ukraine Support Loan and of the 20th package of sanctions. They discussed the wider impact of the developments in the Middle East on energy prices, on energy security and […]
Continue ReadingCommissioners Jozef Síkela and Magnus Brunner visit Senegal to deepen strategic cooperation on investment, security and migration
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, and Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited Senegal on 2 and 3 March to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union and Senegal. The mission took place in the context of ongoing negotiations on a new Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the EU […]
Continue ReadingPutting Research & Innovation at the centre of our discussions: Germany hosts its second Enhanced Dialogue
Germany hosted its second Enhanced Dialogue with the European Commission in Berlin on 2–3 March, bringing together Secretary of State Marcus Pleyer of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and Innovation. The meeting provided an opportunity for an in-depth exchange on Germany’s research and innovation (R&I) […]
Continue ReadingRENEWFM: new call under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism to support solar PV projects in Bulgaria and Finland
The Commission has launched today a new call for proposals under the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM) to support renewable energy deployment through cross-border cooperation between EU Member States. Based on Member States’ expressions of interest and binding commitments, the call has a total budget of €54.9 million. It will provide investment support for ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Continue ReadingSpain closes bases for US military and sparks anger
March 3, 2026, 1:22 p.mMarch 3, 2026, 1:22 p.m Spain’s refusal to support the USA in the war against Iran is causing irritation at home and abroad. Sharp criticism came from the USA and Israel. “The current government in Spain appears to be becoming a prime example of a woefully weak European leadership that has […]
Continue ReadingItaly’s Defense Minister Crosetto criticized for Dubai trip
March 3, 2026, 1:15 p.mMarch 3, 2026, 1:15 p.m Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto is increasingly criticized for a stay in Dubai at the beginning of the Israeli-American attacks on Iran. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was on vacation in Dubai.Image: keystone The politician from the right-wing ruling party Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy) was […]
Continue ReadingEIB promises more money for new defence tech
The European Investment Bank (EIB) plans to pump more money into a fund backing companies developing new defence technologies as the EU pushes to become more independent and competitive, the Luxembourg-based EU institution’s chief said Tuesday. EIB President Nadia Calviño opened the bank’s annual conference in Luxembourg outlining its plans for this year. Its projects include […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Parliament considers invitation to Reza Pahlavi amid calls for regime change in Iran
A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group.
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