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Conflict & Security · European UnionEU ministers fail to agree on Patriot missile transfer to Ukraine
EU defence ministers could not reach an agreement on transferring Patriot missiles from member states' reserves to Ukraine. EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaia Kallas called for the provision of these systems and stressed the need to reinforce the naval operation 'Shield' in the Red Sea.
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Von der Leyen proposes European Security Council with non-EU states
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
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Politics · European UnionRoyal Navy warship to air-defend EU meeting off Irish coast
A Royal Navy warship will provide air defence for a meeting of EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in County Wicklow. However, due to Irish constitutional law, the vessel must remain outside territorial waters. This follows a similar arrangement with a French frigate earlier this year.
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