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NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunitions NATO countries produce in a year, he said.

Jonathan Reynolds to deliver a keynote address during summit on economic security in Brussels on Thursday, he spoke to Euronews at the UK residence in Brussels. #EuropeNews

NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness. #EuropeNews

In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment. #TheEuropeConversation

The US has appointed a new Supreme Allied Commander to Europe (SACEUR) - much to the relief of NATO allies. Ahead of a major summit in The Hague later this month, allies have agreed to raise spending to 5% of GDP and invest in new capabilities designed to deter the threat of attack from Russia. #EuropeNews

Senior EU officials say a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement is ‘unlikely’ now that Israel is in a new conflict with Iran, despite likelihood EU's own report will show evidence of Israel breaching its human rights clause in relation to Gaza. #EuropeNews

Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week. #EuropeNews

European NATO allies are grappling with the fact that the US no longer views success in Ukraine as pivotal to NATO security. Meanwhile the situation on the battlefield is as threatening as ever, with NATO officials warning of a difficult summer ahead for Ukrainian forces. #EuropeNews

· 3-min read All 32 NATO allies are meeting in The Hague for the annual leaders summit where NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told