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WATCH LIVE: The EU champions safe, secure, sustainable AI that is grounded in human rights and that people can trust. Tune in as Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission discuss the path forward for global AI governance. #EUToday #EuropeanParliament #AI youtube.com/live/YZFpb2xuR90…
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China and Russia Deepen Economic Ties as Moscow Reopens Dialogue with Washington euglobal.news/china-russia-e… via @EU_Global_News
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The IRA were terrorists, not soldiers. Their campaign of murder and bombing was not a war of equals, and no amount of historical revisionism will ever make it so. Labour’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill risks allowing the IRA to rewrite history while British veterans face the prospect of being dragged through investigations decades after serving their country. Where is the accountability for the IRA? Where are the answers from the Irish Government about those who fled across the border, the support they received and the supply of weapons? I served in the British Army. My friend, Captain Robert Nairac, was murdered by the IRA. His body has never been recovered. His family still deserves to know what happened to him and where he lies. The IRA cannot be allowed to portray its campaign of terror as justified by the Good Friday Agreement. Peace does not retrospectively legitimise murder. There is no moral equivalence between terrorists and those who served to uphold the law. This Bill is a betrayal of our veterans and of families still waiting for the truth.
“This is a terrible bill and a terrible act.” Iain Duncan Smith SLAMS the Troubles legacy bill, following the Northern Ireland Secretary’s insistence that it is not an amnesty for soldiers. @jkyleofficial @MPIainDS
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Was a pleasure to join @KemiBadenoch today. Our veterans deserve more than Labour's lawfare.
Brilliant to stand with our veterans alongside @KemiBadenoch in Parliament Square against the Government’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. With two days of debate ahead of us, we will keep opposing Labour’s damaging lawfare. We will defend those who defended us.
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Ahead of this week's debates on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill I went to speak to some of our brave veterans outside Parliament. We must ensure that those who fought to defend the peace in Northern Ireland are themselves protected from vexatious legal processes.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff is joining negotiations in Norway before an expected visit to Moscow, but American pressure on Ukraine, uncertainty over military assistance and renewed economic dealings with Russia raise questions about Washington’s approach to ending the war. #EUToday @SteveWitkoff eutoday.net/oslo-ukraine-tal…
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I am proud to stand with fellow Northern Ireland veterans alongside @KemiBadenoch and Conservative MPs as we oppose the Government's Northern Ireland Bill. This Bill still leaves veterans open to politically-motivated vexatious prosecutions. That is simply unacceptable.
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Albania’s political crisis deepened on Saturday, 17th October, as violent anti-government protests continued for a fifth consecutive day, with demonstrators attacking police and public buildings in the capital, Tirana, and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. #EUToday #Albania @albanian_angry eutoday.net/albania-anti-gov…
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Saturday’s demonstrations followed several weeks of disruption across France’s education system. As EU Today reported earlier this month, between 400 and 500 secondary schools faced partial or complete closures as students protested against teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. #EUToday #FranceProtests #FranceRiots eutoday.net/france-protests-…
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Latvia has called for a European Union-wide ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens, reopening a dispute between member states over border security, freedom of movement and the treatment of Russian nationals during Moscow’s continuing war against Ukraine. #EUToday eutoday.net/latvia-calls-for…
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Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and growing security threats have exposed gaps in Europe’s defence capabilities. From joint defence investments and faster military mobility to stronger support for Ukraine and closer cooperation with NATO, Members of the European Parliament explain why Europe needs to work together to safeguard peace, security and its values. #EUToday #DefenceMatters youtube.com/watch?v=0BoJfDEu…
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The American defence manufacturer is considering European production of its new modular missile interceptor, with Poland emerging as a possible industrial partner. The proposal reflects mounting pressure on NATO governments to increase air-defence stocks and reduce the cost of intercepting drones and missiles. #DefenceMatters @anduriltech defencematters.eu/anduril-st…
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The #EuropeanCommission is increasingly coming under fire for its apparent inability to react quickly or firmly to crises such as Russia's war in Ukraine, high energy prices, weak growth and declining industrial competitiveness, the list goes on... Is it now time to re-assess the role of the Commission, which is, let us not forget, an unelected executive? What do you think? #EUToday #EuropeanCommission
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The head of the army says the UK’s political leaders are about to start a “frank conversation” with the public about the need to prepare for war. General Sir Roly Walker said every citizen will be asked to make sacrifices and to play their part in the defence of the nation. news.sky.com/story/army-chie…
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🇪🇪🇺🇦 During his visit to Estonia, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted Estonia’s significant support for Ukraine, including over €850 million in military assistance since 2022 and a new €10 million contribution to the PURL initiative. #NATO #NATOinUkraine
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A former Ukrainian special forces officer has gone on trial in Hamburg over the 2022 Nord Stream explosions, with his lawyers arguing that Russian energy infrastructure used to finance aggression cannot automatically enjoy protection as a civilian installation. #EUToday #NordStream eutoday.net/nord-stream-tria…
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INEOS Automotive has secured its first military vehicle orders from European governments, with the Italian Army and Austrian authorities selecting versions of the Grenadier four-wheel-drive platform for defence and security duties. #DefenceMatters defencematters.eu/italy-aust…
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Captain Harry Shilley’s pioneering AI security programme is attracting international recognition, demonstrating how British military ingenuity is helping NATO allies and international partners prepare for the increasingly complex battlefields of tomorrow. #DefenceMatters defencematters.eu/british-ar…
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