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…
Replacing US military support in Europe would cost $1T – POLITICO
Most likely, the “buy European” dream touted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would not materialize…
Germany’s Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest army – POLITICO
Merz said the purpose of the bolstering the military would be to deter aggression. “Our goal is a…
Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte – POLITICO
The tone was a sharp departure from February, when Merz — then the German opposition leader and a…