Trump’s Cabinet picks trigger unease in Europe – POLITICO
Gabbard, a former congresswoman who is known for amplifying conspiracy theories, meeting with Syrian leader Bashar Assad and…
Trump says ready for ‘major’ Moscow sanctions if NATO stops buying Russian oil – POLITICO
Trump said he believes ending Russian oil purchases, combined with the imposition of tariffs on China of 50…
Ukraine allies ready to commit to post-war security guarantees – POLITICO
“Twenty-six countries have formalized their contributions very precisely,” Macron said, adding: “We now have 26 countries that have…
EU needs reform to tackle Trump’s ‘brutal wake-up call’ – POLITICO
The crucial challenge comes from a “very brutal wake-up call from Trump.” “We had to resign ourselves to…
Swiss lawmakers turn against F-35 deal after Trump’s tariff bombshell – POLITICO
Switzerland opted in 2021 for the F-35s over France’s Dassault Rafale, reportedly upsetting French President Emmanuel Macron. Domestically,…
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…