There is a new international order, where competition is fierce and some nations 'stop at nothing to gain influence,' President Ursula von der Leyen said.
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen addresses European lawmakers on the inauguration of the new President of the United States.LONDON — There is a new international order, where competition is fierce and some nations "stop at nothing to gain influence," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.
The withdrawal of American and allied troops from Afghanistan fueled a much faster-than-expected takeover of the country by the Taliban. The whole process and subsequent evacuation efforts haveabout its dependence on the United States in terms of defense and security. "Europe can — and clearly should — be able and willing to do more on its own ... What we need is the European Defense Union," she said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taliban grateful for aid pledges as EU says ready to talk Afghan rulersAmir Khan Muttaqi, the regime’s acting foreign minister, says donor money would be spent wisely a day after the UN said $1.2 billion in aid had been pledged to Afghanistan.
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE U.S., EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane -documentsThe United States and the European Union have agreed to aim to cut emissions of the planet-warming gas methane by around a third by the end of this decade and are pushing other major economies to join them, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Read more »
Why EU-watching is like astrologyWith so many moving bodies in the political firmament, it is little wonder that Eurocrats wait for a crisis to pursue bold reform
Read more »
Merkel sees long road for Western Balkan states to EU membershipWestern Balkan states have a long way to go to achieve membership in the European Union but it is Germany's goal that they do, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
Read more »
Bank of England urges banks to wait out EU pressure over euro clearingBanks should hold their nerve in the face of European Union pressure to shift euro derivatives clearing from London to the bloc, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday.
Read more »
Miami top cop, called 'Michael Jordan of police chiefs,' under fire from city commissionersCity commissioners have called a meeting for September 27 to question Acevedo about his performance and potentially debate his future status on the job.
Read more »