Japan sending troops to train with NATO’s Ukraine mission – POLITICO
The Japanese personnel will be stationed at NATO’s Ukraine mission in Wiesbaden, Germany. The mission coordinates military aid…
‘Ups and downs’: Czech president admits rocky relationship with PM – POLITICO
Babiš and Pavel have been at loggerheads for years, including on defense policy, with the relationship turning adversarial…
Ukraine should be in NATO, Czech military chief says – POLITICO
Kyiv has long sought to join the military alliance but has met resistance from Germany and the United…
Poles blindsided by US troop move say they are a ‘proven ally’ – POLITICO
“I understand that the reorganization process is under way, but it cannot come at the expense of such…
In defense of Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
Merz has not shirked away from public discussion across Europe about a more confident and militarily resilient Germany…
Time for a different kind of NATO – POLITICO
Some of the U.S. president’s hostility was to be expected. Trump has been disparaging U.S. security alliances for…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
Paris and Athens exchange mutual defense pledges amid geopolitical turmoil – POLITICO
“France is Greece’s true ally,” Mitsotakis said, adding that “the highlight of the Greece-France agreements is the commitments…
Hungary’s Tisza party widens parliamentary majority as final votes are counted – POLITICO
Orbán’s Fidesz party came in a distant second with only 52 seats in the parliament. “Here are the…
Switzerland halts weapons exports to US over Iran conflict – POLITICO
Switzerland said it won’t allow weapons exports to the U.S. as long as Washington is involved in its…
Britain scrambles to shield Gulf allies as Iran war pounds on – POLITICO
Blaise Metreweli roved widely in her first speech as boss of Britain’s foreign intelligence service — implicitly suggesting…
America needs Europe after all – POLITICO
Starmer, however, is standing his ground, refusing to authorize anything more than “defensive” operations from Royal Air Force…