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EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy.
7 hours ago
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

EU’s von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

The European Commission president says increasing defense spending is necessary in “an era of rearmament.” A European summit on defense and Ukraine is planned this week amid tense transatlantic relations. European Commission
1 week ago