Russia’s ‘Main Enemy’ in Europe: France
Key Points and Summary – France’s plan to lead a post-ceasefire “peacekeeping” force in Ukraine has drawn a…
Two visions of European finance clash at elite Italian banking gathering – POLITICO
It began last year, when Milanese banking giant UniCredit angered Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government by attempting to…
France warns of ‘extremely worrying’ Russian activity underwater and in space – POLITICO
During the first press conference held by the French chief of the defense staff since 2021, Burkhard aimed…
Macron pitches Starmer on new special relationship as leaders strike defense deals – POLITICO
The French may be enjoying a bit of Schadenfreude over the difficulties facing AUKUS at the moment, but…
Germany plans to buy more F-35 fighter jets from the US – POLITICO
The discussions about a new F-35 deal mark a notable shift for Berlin, which has publicly championed FCAS…
Israel’s close EU allies express ‘concern’ over plan to move displaced Palestinians into sealed-off zone – POLITICO
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz briefed reporters earlier this week on his plan to place some 600,000 displaced…
Merz tells Trump to stick with Europeans on Ukraine – POLITICO
This week, however, Senate leaders said Trump was ready to throw his support behind the sanction package and…
EU cuts ties with interpreter over Zelenskyy security fears – POLITICO
“The notes were immediately confiscated,” the EU executive said. “After careful consideration of the facts, the Commission took…
Germany’s Merz backs joint fighter jet project but says rift with France remains – POLITICO
Merz’s comments come at a time of increased friction between Berlin and Paris after French industrial players pushed…
European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine’s war zones
Image Credits:Darkstar Defense tech has gone from a no-go zone for VCs to a hot investment sector. However,…