Trump showing up at NATO summit is already ‘a success,’ says German general – POLITICO
The real action during the summit will be on defense budgets. Secretary-General Mark Rutte has already telegraphed a…
Flagship EU defense plan may be illegal, German parliamentary report warns – POLITICO
SAFE would offer long-term EU-backed loans — up to 45 years, with a 10-year grace period — to…
Italian defense minister says NATO ‘as it is’ has no reason to exist – POLITICO
Crosetto’s comments come ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in The Hague next week, where the alliance is…
Can Merz have an effective foreign policy? – POLITICO
Merz already met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in person three times since taking office — in Kyiv,…
NATO allies cannot rely on America for their defense, warns US defense chief – POLITICO
The military alliance’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels a few weeks before a high-stakes summit of NATO…
EU’s Kallas welcomes Trump’s ‘tough love’ on arms spending – POLITICO
Hegseth previously told delegates at the Singapore conference that “we’re pushing our allies in Europe to own more…
Germany’s army needs up to 260,000 troops, says top military unionist – POLITICO
“I assume that, depending on what is decided at the NATO summit, we will need an additional 40,000…
Europe should avoid ‘angry divorce’ with US as it retreats from NATO: Kubilius – POLITICO
He said that at its summit next month in The Hague, NATO “will likely ask alliance members to…
Germany’s Pistorius signals openness to 5 percent defense spending – POLITICO
Pistorius also said Germany “won’t be able to” meet NATO capability goals with a defense budget of 3…
Surprise defense spending pledge splits German coalition – POLITICO
One SPD MP, who spoke to POLITICO on condition of being granted anonymity, said Wadephul’s announcement was “not…