EU leaders welcomed the European Commission's plans for fiscal flexibility on defence and a joint 150 billion euros loan to fund military spending across member states.
In episode 1619, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the French President's plan, its impact on European security, and how world leaders are reacting.
The French president’s address comes a day before an emergency European Council summit in Brussels where leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine & defence of the continent.
President Donald Trump Wednesday said that he spoke to both his Russian & Ukrainian counterparts and has started preparations for talks to end the conflict in Eastern Europe.
The leaders held bilateral talks following the high-level political segment of the AI Action Summit in Paris. They also inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille.
The summit, co-chaired by Modi and Macron, also set priorities, including promoting AI accessibility, ensuring its ethical development & making it sustainable.
The Prime Minister is set to co-chair the AI Action Summit along with the French President, engaging with global leaders & tech industry executives to explore AI-driven advancements.
Modi will attend a dinner Monday as part of the AI summit, where industry leaders will meet with a number of global political figures, including US Vice-President J.D. Vance.
Modi will be attending the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10-11 February. India and France are expected to sign the Rafale Marine aircraft deal during or just ahead of his visit.
With Trump & Macron expected to meet, most European leaders are concerned that US could withdraw military aid to Ukraine during a crucial point in the Russia war.
Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
At Ran Samvad seminar, defence minister spoke about reasons behind success of Op Sindoor, explained how warfare changed in real time & called for upgradation of tech & cyber infra.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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