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EU debate over French support in Mali heats up

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http://www.euronews.com/ Military support comes in many different forms. And as France continues it’s intervention in Mali, the wider EU debate over just what kind of assistance to give to the French rages on.

Didier Reynders, Belgium’s Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s desire to back the operation.

“We want to work together behind France but also in the international operation that should take over, and I hope it does so quickly.”

Whilst Germany has confirmed logistical and medical support, Denmark will send another Hercules to add to the British air support.

And Catherine Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief echoed those comments of EU solidarity.

“We need to accelerate our course of action. We want to deploy that mission as quickly as possible and certainly quicker than planned. Those circumstances have changed.”

But some quarters are scathing of what they see as a political reluctance to show some real commitment to the conflict from EU member states.

Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Co-chair of the European Free Alliance criticised the German decision to offer only medical support.

“Madam Ashton, you said ‘We, we are concerned.’ Everyone says ‘We’ but there are only French soldiers over there. The French were told ‘We’ll give you nurses, now go and get killed in Mali.'”

France is intending to increase it’s 800 troops to 2,500. But will there be any boots on the ground from other EU countries?

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Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

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Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.

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Up to 1.3 million EU jobs at risk due to war in the Middle East

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Up to 1.3 million EU jobs at risk due to war in the Middle East

The European Commission has raised the alarm over the economic impact of the conflict, warning that energy-intensive industries face the greatest risk of job losses.

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Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Morning

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Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Europe Today: Former Italian PM Letta on Euronews as Iran halts attacks on Israel

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Europe Today: Former Italian PM Letta on Euronews as Iran halts attacks on Israel

Former Italian prime minister and President of the Jacques Delors Institute Enrico Letta speaks to Euronews. We also cover the Middle East, where Iran announced the end of military operations against Israel but warned of “a more crushing” response if it resumes strikes on Lebanon or its territory.

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US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms

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US cancels planned troop deployment to Poland, Euronews confirms

Confirming the development, a senior NATO military official told Euronews that replenishment forces “do not factor into NATO’s deterrence and defence plans.” The move relates to Washington’s decision to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany after a feud between President Trump and Chancellor Merz.

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