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…
What Europe can gain from Ukrainian arms exports – POLITICO
But beyond this, the question of Ukrainian arms exports is also about supporting Europe’s new defense ecosystem. European…
Europe’s defense awakening needs a second engine – POLITICO
This is a breakthrough moment. But if SAFE is to deliver lasting security, it needs to be matched…
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…
Merz says Ukraine ceasefire talks could drag on for months – POLITICO
While confirming Germany’s continued military support for Ukraine, Merz said his government was actively pushing for a diplomatic…
EU-UK defense pact saves the hard part for later – POLITICO
Ed Arnold, senior research fellow at the defense think tank RUSI, said the lack of concrete measures in…
Time for the EU to close the Brexit chapter – POLITICO
Almost 10 years after the Brexit referendum of 2016, the language from some European officials has barely changed.…
Germany’s Pistorius warns draft may return if troop numbers fall short – POLITICO
Germany suspended compulsory military service in 2011. Reinstating it would mark a major policy reversal, driven by the…