Butt out over Western forces in Ukraine – POLITICO
Work on security guarantees for Ukraine has accelerated following a gathering of European leaders at the White House…
Von der Leyen visit spotlights Bulgaria’s uneasy growth as European arms hub – POLITICO
Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of Revival who has previously spoken of Bulgaria’s withdrawal from NATO, was filmed blocking…
Can Europe lead again? – POLITICO
From a picturesque mountain resort in Austria, at the European Forum Alpbach, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks fresh threats…
Europe must assert hard power or become a ‘hunted animal,’ France’s top general warns – POLITICO
Under his watch, France’s armed forces boosted their presence on Europe’s eastern flank and became more active in…
EU needs reform to tackle Trump’s ‘brutal wake-up call’ – POLITICO
The crucial challenge comes from a “very brutal wake-up call from Trump.” “We had to resign ourselves to…
Next 15 days ‘critical’ to determine Ukraine security guarantees – POLITICO
In a series of interviews with French and American media, Macron praised Trump’s decision to, in the U.S.…
Spain scraps plans to buy F-35 fighter jets – POLITICO
Spain’s decision would be a major setback for planemaker Lockheed Martin, as Madrid issued a non-binding request for…
Germany left guessing as Trump weighs US troop cuts in Europe – POLITICO
Germany looks to keep Washington close That uncertainty is exactly what Pistorius is trying to prevent from turning…
Belgium snaps back at ‘arrogant’ French warplane-maker in jet feud – POLITICO
FCAS is led by France’s Dassault, Airbus’ German unit and Spain’s Indra and is designed to deliver a…
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…