GLOBAL EYES: EUROPE

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Summary A: NATO is undergoing its largest military reform since the Cold War, aiming to address the Russian threat and terrorist groups. The reform involves a comprehensive overhaul of NATO doctrine, focusing on smaller battalions and regional experts, as well as updated defense plans and strategies to counter various threats, including military, cyber, and hybrid attacks. Meanwhile, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Vienna. In EU news, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a regulatory break in EU green laws to help industries adapt to the standards of the European Green Deal. Macron also proposed tailoring measures to incentivize the purchase of green vehicles specifically to European manufacturers. The EU is also recalibrating its strategy towards China, emphasizing values, economic and strategic security, and reducing China’s growing influence. Additionally, EU sanctions on Russia face challenges related to extraterritoriality, while the new head of Frontex aims to address illegal pushbacks on EU borders. The newsletter also covers topics such as the EU’s concerns about a grain deal, Germany’s ambitions in quantum tech, trust in Swiss police, controversies surrounding a networking group for young MEPs, migration agreements, and events in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Poland, and the UK economy’s growth.