Europe shows withdrawal symptoms after 75 years of addiction to US troops – POLITICO
“I am sure that there will be some reduction of U.S. presence in Europe,” said retired Lt. Gen.…
How Europe moves its armies without American assistance – POLITICO
Jannik Hartmann, a fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations, confirmed that a U.S. pullback — from…
Germany Deploying Permanent Troops to Another Country, First Time Since WWII
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, announced on Tuesday that they’d created a new brigade, the 45th Armored Brigade,…
Exploring The “New” Europe — Lithuania’s Golden Triangle
The lakes and countryside of Trakai Historical National Park. PHOTO BY JOE YOGERST Tired of the old Europe?…
Spain and Lithuania push to oust Ireland from leading eurozone talks – POLITICO
Most officials, however, say that Donohoe is likely to cling on to his job, although a three-horse race…
Top Polish Football Team Loses 3:0, but Poland Scores Points with New German Government ⋆ Visegrad Insight
What’s the first thing the likely new German Foreign Minister does? Fly to Poland for the Legia Warszawa…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
Germany launches permanent troop deployment on NATO’s eastern flank – POLITICO
Berlin pledged the long-term deployment in 2023, breaking with decades of German defense policy that avoided permanent stationing…
Norway criticizes Finland’s move to quit land mine treaty – POLITICO
“If we start weakening our commitment, it makes it easier for warring factions around the world to use…