During today’s plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament discussed the implications of the new Trump administration, focusing on trade, international relations, military defense, and climate change. MEPs emphasized the need for the EU to be united and strengthen its own economy while maintaining a positive relationship with the US. Concerns were raised about a possible trade war, NATO spending on defense, and the fight against climate change in the face of Trump’s policies.
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Trump’s govt demands more defence spending in first contact with Spain
The US administration, under President Trump, has urged Spain to increase its military spending in line with NATO commitments, marking their first official contact since Trump took office. Despite Trump's previous criticism of Spain's low defence contribution, recent diplomatic discussions between Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs focused on strengthening ties and cooperation on various mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on defence spending. Spain...
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