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…
Allies pledge €21B in weapons for Ukraine while denouncing Russian attacks – POLITICO
The U.K. earlier gave details of new support worth £450 million for Ukraine, about £350 million of which…
Ukraine allies hold talks to secure a non-existent peace – POLITICO
However, there can be no timetable for a military deployment until there is a ceasefire. Healey underscored that…
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…
Europe needs roadmap from US on any troop pullout, says Finnish defense minister – POLITICO
Häkkänen’s comments echo those of German Defense Boris Pistorius, who last month asked his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth…
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…
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…
Poland gears up for war – POLITICO
“We are neighbors with the Russian Federation and its ally Belarus, so we don’t have a buffer between…
Majority of Europeans see Trump as an enemy, survey shows – POLITICO
Only 13 percent believe Trump “respects democratic principles,” while 43 percent say the U.S. president “has authoritarian tendencies”…
Move your nukes to our territory, Polish president urges Trump – POLITICO
“The borders of NATO moved east in 1999, so 26 years later there should also be a shift…