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Tusk Urges Europe to Boost Defense, Reassess Green Deal

1/24/2025

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In a powerful address to the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a bold increase in defense spending and a reevaluation of the Green Deal. Highlighting the urgency of Europe's self-defense amid Russian threats, he criticized soaring energy costs tied to environmental policies, urging a reassessment to ensure Europe remains competitive against the US and China.

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In a powerful address to the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a bold increase in defense spending and a reevaluation of the Green Deal. Highlighting the urgency of Europe's self-defense amid Russian threats, he criticized soaring energy costs tied to environmental policies, urging a reassessment to ensure Europe remains competitive against the US and China.