- Europe NATO Members: After Skimping on Militaries, Can They Defend Themselves? https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-nato-armed-forces/ 371 comments europe
- [Squawka] Kieran Trippier is the first defender to provide 10+ assists in Europe's top five leagues in 2023/24 https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1756377412915298513 2 comments soccer
- Polish President: Ukraine is Defending Poland and Europe, Too https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/polish-president-ukraine-is-defending-poland-and-europe-too.html 811 comments worldnews
- The last Ukrainian defenders of Mariupol vowed to never surrender, offering a defiant image to the world in a virtual news conference on Sunday from a bunker beneath the twisted remains of what was once one of Europe’s largest steel factories. “Being captured means being dead” https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/05/08/world/ukraine-russia-war-news?smid=url-copy#the-ukrainian-soldiers-mounting-a-last-stand-at-mariupols-steel-plant-vow-to-fight-on 269 comments worldnews
- President of Rugby Europe: Even though I hoped that these news won’t be confirmed, unfortunately, I can now sadly say that Oleksi Tsibko, former captain of the Ukrainian national team, former president of the Ukrainian Rugby Union and also Mayor of Smela City died defending his town and his country https://twitter.com/MorariuOctavian/status/1511436603826315272 367 comments sports
- Joe Biden said: "Our forces are not going to Europe to fight in Ukraine but to defend our NATO allies and reassure those allies in the east." https://news.sky.com/story/russia-invades-ukraine-war-live-latest-updates-news-putin-boris-johnson-kyiv-12541713?postid=3412214#liveblog-body 908 comments worldnews
- [Marca] Antonio Rudiger has decided not to renew his contract at Stamford Bridge. As such, the 28-year-old’s representatives have been sounding out a number of Europe’s top clubs ahead of a potential move, with both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid the clubs that appeal most to the defender. https://www.marca.com/en/football/chelsea/2021/09/25/614ee55c46163fd7658b4567.html 346 comments soccer
- Europe Struggles to Defend Itself Against a Weaponized Dollar https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/12/world/europe/europe-us-sanctions.html#click=https://t.co/re5tqkam63 18 comments europe
- Europe can defend itself https://www.iiss.org/blogs/survival-blog/2020/12/europe-can-defend-itself 8 comments europe
- US troops arrive in Germany for 'Defender Europe 20' military maneuvers | A massive trans-Atlantic military exercise has gotten underway with over 40,000 US troops and military vehicles expected to arrive in Europe. It is the largest US troop movement across the Atlantic in 25 years. https://www.dw.com/en/us-troops-arrive-in-germany-for-defender-europe-20-military-maneuvers/a-52458535 11 comments worldnews
- Judges join silent rally to defend Polish justice – Officials from across Europe protest in Warsaw against erosion of freedoms https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/12/poland-march-judges-europe-protest-lawyers 19 comments europe
- Lorenzo Insigne “Koulibaly is Europe’s best defender. The doors are open for all top players. We welcome all of them because we’re a great objective for players. James is a real No 10, he has quality and he’d do well with us. But choices are made by the Coach and the club.” https://www.football-italia.net/140890/insigne-koulibaly-europes-best 45 comments soccer
- Europe’s candidate to run the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which guides policymakers around the world, has promised the US she will “not defend the EU position” in resisting the global spread of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/02/candidate-run-global-food-body-not-defend-eu-stance-on-gm 7 comments worldnews
- Europe is not ready to defend itself at all, new IISS report. https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/bql8lb/europe_is_not_ready_to_defend_itself_at_all_new/ 55 comments europe
- Defending Europe: scenario-based capability requirements for NATO’s European members https://www.iiss.org/blogs/research-paper/2019/05/defending-europe 6 comments europe
- Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt has won the 2018 Golden Boy Award as the most promising Under-21 player in Europe https://www.football-italia.net/132139/de-ligt-wins-2018-golden-boy 280 comments soccer
- Trump is attacking the French president for saying Europe needs to do more to defend itself — something Trump has also said they should do https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-attacks-frances-macron-over-his-plan-for-a-european-army-2018-11 4015 comments worldnews
- Most Germans think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help: poll https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-security-poll/most-germans-think-europe-can-defend-itself-without-u-s-help-poll-iduskbn1kd1db?utm_source=reddit.com 55 comments politics
- Most Germans think Europe can defend itself without U.S. help: poll https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-security-poll/most-germans-think-europe-can-defend-itself-without-u-s-help-poll-iduskbn1kd1db 21 comments politics
- Spanish rangers fear for lives - The killing of 2 rangers in Catalonia marks a chilling turning point for colleagues facing up to increasing violence towards Europe’s wildlife defenders. “They hit us, they insult us & we get no support. The authorities just look the other way.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jan/19/a-rabbit-always-has-to-run-spanish-rangers-fear-for-lives-after-double 54 comments worldnews
- Rouhani warns Trump he 'risks his political life' over Iran nuclear deal as he implores Europe to defend agreement. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-rouhani-risk-political-life-russia-a7878861.html 9 comments politics
- Migranti, Famiglia Cristiana: "Defend Europe dietro le indagini su nave Iuventa" http://www.rainews.it/dl/rainews/articoli/migranti-famiglia-cristiana-defend-europe-dietro-indagini-nave-iuventa-909c5f6d-9b41-428a-be98-2936c5827794.html 11 comments italy
- Far-right vlogger and Defend Europe supporter Peter Sweden’s real identity revealed as Peter Imanuelsen, 22, of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, UK. http://hopenothate.org.uk/2017/08/01/far-right-vlogger-defend-europe-supporter-peter-swedens-real-identity-revealed/ 16 comments europe
- 'Defend Europe' Identitarians charter a ship to return migrants to Africa http://www.dw.com/en/defend-europe-identitarians-charter-a-ship-to-return-migrants-to-africa/a-39702947 1337 comments europe
- Defend Europe ship ‘arrested’ in Port Suez http://hopenothate.org.uk/2017/07/20/defend-europe-ship-arrested-port-suez/ 7 comments europe
- Poll Shows Most Germans Not Interested in Defending Eastern Europe from Russia https://euobserver.com/foreign/138000 173 comments europe
- Council of Europe urges better checks against populism: A top European human rights defender has urged citizens to do more to combat hate and marginalization. Council of Europe Secretary-General Thorbjorn Jagland suggests "checks and balances" against growing populism http://www.dw.com/en/council-of-europe-urges-better-checks-against-populism/a-38526364 23 comments worldnews
- The Trump administration wants Europe to pay more to defend itself. It’s not that easy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/02/03/europe-may-not-be-able-to-expand-its-defenses-like-president-trump-wants/?utm_term=.041d22f1131a 61 comments europe
- Trump as Nero: Europe Must Defend Itself Against A Dangerous President - SPIEGEL ONLINE - International http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1133177.html 11 comments europe
- Europe Must Defend Itself Against A Dangerous President http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/a-1133177.html 75 comments politics
- Hungary's Orban rejects 'Sovietization' by Brussels, defends nation state -- "As heirs to 1956 we cannot allow Europe to cut the roots that made it great and helped us survive the Soviet suppression. There is no free Europe without nation states and thousands of years of wisdom from Christianity." http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hungary-orban-iduskcn12n0pj 307 comments worldnews
- Putin associate opens Russia-friendly think tank in Berlin - Russian businessman Vladimir Yakunin has launched a new "Dialogue of Civilizations" institute in the German capital. Yakunin has defended Russia's anti-gay laws, and wants Europe to stop "dancing to the US pipe." http://www.dw.com/en/putin-associate-opens-russia-friendly-think-tank-in-berlin/a-19372110 7 comments europe
- Obama Defends US Involvement in Libya, Blames Europe for Aftermath http://news.antiwar.com/2016/03/10/obama-defends-us-involvement-in-libya-blames-europe-for-aftermath/ 8 comments politics
- Snowden defends mega spy blab: 'Public affairs have to be known by the public' | Calls on Council of Europe to protect whistleblowers http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/06/24/edward_snowden_talks_to_council_of_europe_about_protecting_whisteblowers/ 100 comments worldnews
- [Squawka] Kieran Trippier is the first defender to provide 10+ assists in Europe's top five leagues in 2023/24 - He needs just three more to equal Trent Alexander-Arnold's record for the most assists by a defender in a single PL season https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1756377412915298513 9 comments soccer
- Edward Snowden:” Europe should not extradite those accused of non-violent crimes to a court system so unfair—and prison system so cruel—that native-born defendants would rather die than become subject to it. Julian Assange could be next. Until the system is reformed, a moratorium should remain.” https://twitter.com/snowden/status/1407789197264568321?s=21 83 comments btc
- U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to curb his attempts to destabilize western democracy, telling him that Britain was ready to fight back, to defend not just itself but the rest of Europe as well. “We know what you are doing." https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-13/may-tells-putin-the-u-k-is-ready-to-fight-back-against-threats 930 comments worldnews
- Cuba Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions, NATO's Expansion In Eastern Europe http://www.ibtimes.com/cuba-defends-russia-criticizes-economic-sanctions-natos-expansion-eastern-europe-2011909 18 comments worldnews
- United Nations Official Says State Repression of Environmental Defenders Threatens Democracy and Human Rights | Citing rising criminalization of environmental activism in Europe, a new paper calls on states to reinstate protections for protest enshrined in binding international law. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03032024/un-official-state-repression-of-environmental-defenders-threatens-democracy/ 20 comments worldnews
- [Wertheim] CJ McCollum on bro Erick: "That could easily have been me... I was a later bloomer. They said I didn't have a position. Can I create a shot against elite defenders? Same stuff. Now he’s one of the best players in Europe and, miraculously, he’s making a lot more money than some NBA guys" http://amp.si.com/nba/2017/11/08/cj-mccollum-nba-media-star-portland-trail-blazers 52 comments nba