EU tells Trump to ‘share the burden’ of sending Patriots to Ukraine – POLITICO
On Monday Trump proposed a plan whereby NATO allies would finance the purchase of Patriot missile defense systems…
Mark Rutte DOGEs NATO with dozens of job cuts – POLITICO
Many are temporary workers, or “temps” — often younger, junior staff on shorter contracts of six months. Two…
Weapons sales to Europe will continue as South Korea pivots left – POLITICO
However, on the campaign trail, he moderated his stance, repeatedly calling the alliance with the U.S. a key…
Germany’s AfD wants to copy Hegseth’s ‘warrior culture’ in the Bundeswehr – POLITICO
“We need fighters,” Gnauck said. “We don’t need CEOs with gender advisers in every staff company — we…
French defense minister heads to US for Hegseth talks amid transatlantic tensions – POLITICO
Earlier this week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Europe can’t be a “permanent security vassal” of the…
Denmark’s defense boss not ‘able to imagine’ a US takeover of Greenland – POLITICO
“You see a lot of rumors in the media, and I don’t comment on these rumors,” the Danish…
Hands off Greenland, ex-NATO chief defies Trump – POLITICO
“I don’t rule it out. I don’t say I’m going to do it, but I don’t rule out…
Europe needs to up its space game to fend off Musk, Russia and China – POLITICO
The NATO commander, who has long complained that it’s easier to be a tech entrepreneur in the United States than…
At the edge of the world, French and Swedish warplanes deter Putin – POLITICO
Now, as Gripens and Rafales roar into the blue, spring sky, there is barely any frost left. “More…
German Social Democrats pour cold water on French nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
But the center-left Social Democratic Party, part of Merz’s ruling coalition alongside his center-right Christian Democrats, argue that…
Europe shows withdrawal symptoms after 75 years of addiction to US troops – POLITICO
“I am sure that there will be some reduction of U.S. presence in Europe,” said retired Lt. Gen.…
How Europe moves its armies without American assistance – POLITICO
Jannik Hartmann, a fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations, confirmed that a U.S. pullback — from…