Nathan Canas

Specter of war: Are Europeans really ready to rearm? – DW – 05/23/2025 The US is turning away from European defense, Russia is looking increasingly belligerent and the EU is trying to ensure it can defend itself. But can the bloc move quickly enough? And do the public su...

How quickly can Europe boost its defenses, and how do people feel about the military ramp-up?

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NATO allies debate plan to boost spending – DW – 05/15/2025 If the proposal by the alliance's chief Mark Rutte is agreed, each member country will spend 5% of GDP on defense. Rutte's plan still has to be signed off at a NATO summit in June. But it got a big bo...

Are NATO countries ready for a big increase in defense spending? Mark Rutte’s plan got a big boost at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey this week when Germany said it was ready to commit.

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Why the EU's push to cut Russian energy ties is so difficult – DW – 05/07/2025 The European Commission has unveiled a delayed roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. But as Europe scrambles to diversify supplies, experts warn that new dependencies and old divisions co...

The European Commission's belatedly unveiled a roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027.

DW's report explains how Europe is striving to diversify its supplies, while experts warn new dependencies and old divisions could derail the plan.
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All eyes on Chancellor Merz and his vow of Germany's return – DW – 05/06/2025 Holding firm on Ukraine while navigating a hostile Russia and a more distant US is no easy task. Can Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz restore trust at home and reclaim the country's global infl...

Holding firm on Ukraine while navigating between a hostile Russia and a more distant United States is no easy task.

DW's reports on Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz's need to restore confidence in his country and regain global influence:
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Marine Le Pen verdict leaves supporters and critics uneasy – DW – 04/01/2025 Legal experts say the sentencing of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen shows rule of law in action. But the political consequences of the verdict are provoking fury among supporters, and disqui...

Legal experts say the sentencing of French far-right politician Marine Le Pen shows rule of law in action.

But DW's reports the political consequences of the verdict are provoking fury among supporters, and disquiet among critics.

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EU steel industry braces for impact of US tariffs – DW – 03/12/2025 New US levies on steel and aluminum from the European Union are expected to enter into force, as President Donald Trump pursues his policy of slapping tariffs on global imports. But for Europe's steel...

New US taxes on steel and aluminum from the EU have come into force, but for the European steel industry, these tariffs are just another challenge after years of declining demand and what lobby groups see as unfair competition from Asian steelmakers.
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EU weakens legal protection of wolves – DW – 03/07/2025 The numbers of wolves living in the wild in Europe is estimated to have increased to more than 20,000. But as the 'strictly protected' predators are responsible for killing significant amounts of live...

As the number of wolf attacks on livestock increases each year, landowners and farmers are demanding to have their protection status revised downwards.

DW's reports on those concerns - and from opponents of such a downgrading:
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EU leaders set out to 'rearm' amid US realignment – DW – 03/07/2025 European leaders have held crisis talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the US pivots away from its transatlantic partners. The meeting was aimed at shoring up support for Ukraine and ...

EU leaders held crisis talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the US pivots away from its trans-Atlantic partners.
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Lithuanian minister: No substitute to US presence in Europe – DW – 02/24/2025 Asked about Friedrich Merz' pledge to pursue independence from the US, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys told DW there is "no substitute" to a US defensive presence in Europe. He warned a c...

Asked about Friedrich Merz' pledge to pursue independence from the US, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys told DW there is "no substitute" to a US defensive presence in Europe.
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End of an era? Europe's shaky security strategy for Ukraine – DW – 02/20/2025 Sidelined from talks on finding an end to the war in Ukraine, the European Union is scrambling to find a security strategy that is independent from an increasingly disengaged US.

Sidelined from talks on finding an end to the war in Ukraine, the European Union is scrambling to find a security strategy that is independent from an increasingly disengaged US.

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How Germany's election may shape migration in the entire EU – DW – 02/19/2025 Migration is a major topic of the German election campaign. Several parties want to introduce measures that could have a significant impact on the whole European Union.

Migration is a major topic of the German election campaign. Several parties want to introduce measures that could have a significant impact on the whole European Union.

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At NATO meeting, Europe demands part in Ukraine peace talks – DW – 02/13/2025 At a NATO meeting on Thursday, ministers said Europe must play a part in peace talks for Ukraine. Prior, the US and Russia had a long conversation about Ukraine’s future — without any input from Europ...

Europe is demanding a seat at the negotiating table, following Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's call to discuss peace in Ukraine.

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Greenland: The natural resources that Donald Trump wants – DW – 02/10/2025 Greenland's untapped mineral wealth, which includes gold, lithium and uranium, has courted global attention after US President Donald Trump offered to buy the Danish territory. However, many on the wo...

Greenland's untapped mineral wealth has courted global attention after US President Donald Trump offered to buy the Danish territory.
However, many on the world's largest island fear the approval of widespread mining projects.

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Trans-Atlantic turning point: Donald Trump tests EU-US ties – DW – 02/07/2025 The European Union is striving to demonstrate its economic independence from the United States while remaining dependent on US military protection. It's the bloc's latest challenge in relations with i...

The European Union is striving to demonstrate its economic independence from the United States but it remains dependent on US military protection.
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Does the EU fuel the conflict in the DRC? – DW – 02/06/2025 Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a unilateral ceasefire after nearly 3,000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands forced to flee as a result of the current fighting....

At a time when rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a unilateral ceasefire, Congolese activists in Europe are accusing the EU of inaction and of indirectly fuelling the conflict.

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MEP: Trump statement on Gaza 'deeply, deeply concerning' – DW – 02/05/2025 US President Donald Trump has announced that his country will "take over" the Gaza Strip and that Palestinians living there could be resettled elsewhere. Lynn Boylan is a member of the European Parlia...

Reactions for DW from the Chair of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Palestine, Lynn Boylan, on Trump's comments on Gaza.

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European leaders meet to discuss defense strategy – DW – 02/02/2025 While European leaders agree on the need for increased defense spending, another goal, European weapon system consolidation, might help reduce costs.

European leaders meet to discuss defense strategy.
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EU top diplomat: 'Sabotage is on the rise in Europe' – DW – 01/30/2025 Despite dark and turbulent times, Kaja Kallas struck an optimistic note in an interview with DW's Alexandra von Nahmen. Not even Donald Trump's Greenland aspirations have her too fazed.

"Russia's intentions towards Europe and the European security architecture have not changed"
In an exclusive interview with @news.dw.com, the EU's foreign policy chief @kajakallas.bsky.social says sabotage is on the rise in Europe.

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