Macron invited to UK state visit in May — ahead of Trump – POLITICO
With a relaunch of Britain-EU relations on the horizon, the French leader’s visit will take place months before…
US pulls presence from key Ukraine arms aid hub in Poland – POLITICO
Poland’s defense ministry said the hub’s operation is continuing uninterrupted, adding that the effort to shift more of…
Rutte smiles and Rubio flees as NATO survives a summit – POLITICO
Meanwhile, Rubio headed back to Washington after scrapping his planned final press conference, something that the U.S. delegation…
German-led push to open EU defense deal to UK and Canada hits French opposition – POLITICO
France is determined to secure more advantageous fishing rights in return for a U.K.-EU defense deal, according to several…
Turmoil churns below the surface as Rubio meets NATO foreign ministers – POLITICO
America out of Europe There’s also the matter of Washington’s reported plans to start moving troops and weapons systems from…
Greece announces ‘drastic’ €25B transformation of defense strategy – POLITICO
The new plan aims to modernize Greece’s armed forces as the country emerges from a decade-long financial crisis…
Southern Europe rebuffs von der Leyen’s debt-based defense plan – POLITICO
“We should have more time [to decide],” Meloni told reporters last week, adding that the proposed April time…
How to get the money for Europe’s defense – POLITICO
Currently, the EU spends a third of its entire budget on climate policy. Just last year, the price…
France breathes a bit easier as Fitch affirms credit rating – POLITICO
“Political deadlock and polarization have intensified in France following the 2024 snap elections and collapse of the Barnier…
Poland’s Tusk wants Turkey to take a leading role in ending Ukraine war – POLITICO
“Turkey and Poland want a just peace to be concluded, we all know what a just peace is…
Germany’s military is struggling as Trump tests NATO, report shows – POLITICO
Perhaps the Bundeswehr’s greatest problem is its inability to grow despite a concerted recruitment push meant to grow…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…