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It suggests that some of the costs of the plan could come from a scheme that takes windfall profits from Russian assets inside the EU and uses them for the benefit of Ukraine.

EU diplomats suggest doubling military aid for Ukraine this year

The European Union should be prepared to go as far as doubling its military aid to Ukraine this year to 40 billion euros

No mention of HTS and the militia responsible for the massacre. A statement by the European External Action Service (EEAS) did not even mention the massacre.

Notwithstanding massacres the EU invite the new Syrian regime to Brussels

The European Commission has invited the Syrian interim government to a donors’ conference just a few days after the army, affiliated with the Islamist terror group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), killed thousands of ethnic and religious minority civilians

$Despite this, development and humanitarian aid often remain a small fraction of overall government spending. Another challenge with expanding soft power while also investing in military capabilities can strain EU resources and political capital, so requiring careful prioritisation.$

Why the EU can’t afford to overlook Soft Power

As Europe builds up its military ambitions in a world driven by hard power, it must not neglect the strategic influence of soft power in shaping international affairs and relations with the Global South

Three member states implemented the 5G toolbox, with noticeable impact on their networks. The percentage of Chinese components in 5G mobile networks in Q4 2024 was 41% in Belgium, a significant reduction on its 100% dependence in Q4 2019. In the same period, the percentage of Chinese components in Romanian 5G fell from 61% to 44%.

Seventeen EU countries not ready to cut China 5G dependence

One decision by the Chinese Communist Party, with its deep ties to Huawei, could cripple Germany’s economy, triggering a widespread disruption across the entire EU

The Europeans could also build a special visa program for highly-qualified researchers, scientists, and innovators whose research grants and programs are being dismantled by the Trump administration. Strengthening Europe’s STEM standing will be critical for its strategic viability. And this could be the first building block of a longer-term overhaul of migration policy, to be developed in common with the UK, Canada, and Norway.

In Trump’s world, Europeans need their own sphere of influence

U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power has marked the resurgence of dividing the world into spheres of influence, leaving Europe at risk of being sidelined. Europeans must assert their influence by taking a firm stance on Ukraine and investing in the informational space.