- Donald Trump pushes for increased defense spending from allies, threatens to scale back US role, and advocates for a revamped 'NATO 3.0' alliance.
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European leaders, including Macron and Merz, discussed international peace efforts and called for greater European involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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European leaders, including Macron and Merz, discussed international peace efforts and called for greater European involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Macron warned that the war in Ukraine threatens Europe's continental security and the viability of the EU project.1 source
- Anita Anand called for increased pressure on Russia and discussed peace processes regarding the Ukraine conflict.Sub-event
High-level calls from leaders like Macron, Merz, and Stubb for renewed peace talks regarding the Russia conflict.1 source
Macron and Merz criticized US-Russia talks while calling for increased European involvement in Ukraine peace efforts.1 source
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The entities involved
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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Friedrich Merz
German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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