Lili Bayer
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European Security Correspondent at Reuters, covering NATO, EU defense and foreign policy in Brussels.
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Lili Bayer
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· Aug 11
Europe races to try to influence US position ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the U.S. had pledged to consult with Europe ahead of a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as European ministers prepare for discussions amid fears Washington may dictate unfavourable peace terms to Ukraine.
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· Aug 10
Kallas says any deal between US and Russia must include Ukraine and EU
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday that any deal between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukraine and the EU, adding that she will convene a meeting of European foreign ministers on Monday to discuss next steps.
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· Aug 7
EU assessment finds significant obstructive factors undermine humanitarian operations in Gaza
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be very severe, an EU official told Reuters after the EU's foreign policy and humanitarian arms updated member countries late on Wednesday on the status of an agreement reached with Israel last month on boosting humanitarian access to Gaza.
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· Jul 28
EU Commission discusses curbs on Israel research funding amid Gaza pressure
European Commissioners will on Monday discuss a proposal to partially suspend Israel's access to the EU's Horizon research funding program following calls from EU governments to increase pressure on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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· Jun 25
NATO's Trump flattery buys time but dodges tough questions
Lavishing praise, playing the royal card and copying his slogans – NATO pulled out all the stops to keep Donald Trump happy and hold the alliance together at a summit in The Hague.
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Andrew Gray
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· Jun 25
NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit
NATO leaders gather in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.
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Lili Bayer
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· Jun 22
NATO countries approve Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say
NATO countries agreed a statement on Sunday for their upcoming summit that sets a goal of 5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035, overcoming objections from Spain, diplomats said.
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Lili Bayer
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· Jun 21
Israel may have breached EU agreement, bloc's foreign policy arm says
The European Union's diplomatic service said on Friday there were indications that Israel had breached its human rights obligations under the terms of a pact governing its ties with the bloc, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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Lili Bayer
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· Jun 17
Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact
Israel's command of Iranian air space leaves few obstacles in the way of its expanding bombardment, though it will struggle to deal a knock-out blow to deeply buried nuclear sites without the U.S. joining the attack, experts say.
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Lili Bayer
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· May 20
European editors sign petition opposing Hungary's move against foreign-funded groups
Over 80 editors from leading European news outlets signed a petition calling for the scrapping of legislation in Hungary that aims to restrict foreign-funded media and rights groups, a step critics say is meant to stifle criticism of the government.
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Lili Bayer
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· May 15
Hungarian media, activists protest against crackdown on foreign-funded groups
Dozens of news outlets, think tanks and rights groups published an open letter on Thursday protesting against planned legislation that they said is meant to silence criticism of the government.
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Lili Bayer
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· May 15
EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed a further loosening of European sanctions on Syria to allow funding for Syrian ministries in areas including reconstruction and migration, according to a document seen by Reuters.
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