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…
Trump’s ‘indecency’ endangers transatlantic alliance: French PM – POLITICO
Macron said on Sunday there was “legitimate emotion” about the scene and “doubt” over U.S. support for Europe…
Can Germany’s humbled political establishment regroup? – POLITICO
With the incoming Merz administration’s focus on more military spending, tax cuts, welfare cuts and migration curbs, the…
Does Merz have what it takes? – POLITICO
Scholz had his moment in February 2022. His Zeitenwende (turning point) speech, delivered just a few days after…
Trump is just what Europe’s defense needs – POLITICO
There were good reasons for this. After all, NATO’s mission is the collective security of the Euro-Atlantic area…