This article discusses the EU’s response to U.S. trade demands, with negotiators pressing for tariff reductions to avoid a 20% duty on EU products. Austria’s foreign minister supports increased military spending despite the country’s neutrality, emphasizing cooperation within the EU for defense capabilities, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions. The Dutch justice minister calls for vigilance against corruption in military procurement amid a broader investigation into bribery related to defense contracts as Europe ramps up military investments.
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