Central European Times

Central European Times

CEE countries jointly oppose EU's 'flexible funding' plan

CEE countries jointly oppose EU's 'flexible funding' plan

The signatories, including Poland, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, said the policy’s “visibility and predictability” would be compromised if merged into a broader single investment fund.

Czech intel reveals Chinese plan to intimidate Taiwanese veep

Czech intel reveals Chinese plan to intimidate Taiwanese veep

The Czech Security Information Service said individuals linked to China’s embassy followed Hsiao’s convoy and considered a “demonstrative kinetic action” intended to unsettle, but not harm, her. Hsiao had been on her first foreign trip as veep, with Taiwanese President Lai Ching‑te.

NATO endorses 5% defence spending framework at The Hague summit

NATO endorses 5% defence spending framework at The Hague summit

Under the Hague Investment Plan adopted on 25 June, NATO members committed to raise annual defence-related spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. The 5% comprises 3.5% on conventional military capability and 1.5% on infrastructure, cyber-defence and civil preparedness; including support for Ukraine. cet