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…
France could now prove the weak link in the Franco-German engine – POLITICO
Just as significant, however, is Merz’s second foreign visit, which is set to be with Polish Prime Minister…
Southern Europe rebuffs von der Leyen’s debt-based defense plan – POLITICO
“We should have more time [to decide],” Meloni told reporters last week, adding that the proposed April time…
Macron invited to UK state visit in May — ahead of Trump – POLITICO
With a relaunch of Britain-EU relations on the horizon, the French leader’s visit will take place months before…