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Warsaw investigates ‘personal security clearance’ of Jarosław Gromadziński after his dismissal as commander of Eurocorps
Decades of under-investment in defence have left the region vulnerable
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Presidents of Latvia and Estonia say European states in alliance should do more to prepare for Russian threat
Defence ministers portray joint defence projects as sign of mending ties between Paris and Berlin
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Brussels proposes ‘legal task force’ to explore ways to use the common budget for defence
French president is expected to make fresh push at bloc’s summit
Rheinmetall’s Armin Papperger makes case for air defence systems as EU contends with increased Russian threat
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Many EU countries with biggest shortfalls have high levels of debt and budget deficits
Country’s revived arms sector can produce some weaponry cheaper and faster than allies, says minister
Head of part BAE-owned MBDA Éric Béranger says ‘geography matters’
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Armed forces’ communications systems in woeful state and in need of ‘mammoth’ investment, says commissioner overseeing Bundeswehr
PM Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda put aside domestic differences in rare joint visit to White House
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Gotland, often dubbed a ‘giant aircraft carrier’, seen as critical Nato vulnerability against Russia
Years of free riding have left European countries dependent on the US — for greater autonomy, they need Britain’s help
All countries with shores on Baltic Sea except Russia are now part of western defence alliance
Nato allies need to do more to help Kyiv — by sending more weapons, not troops
European Commission strategy to boost common procurement resembles a ‘planned economy’, says one diplomat
Also in this newsletter: Ireland votes on constitutional change regarding women’s ‘life’ and ‘duties’ in the home
The EU’s two leading powers are causing confusion and anger among allies as Ukraine’s future hangs by a thread
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