Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO’s chief Mark Rutte says in Berlin
Published on 09/07/2025 – 19:14 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT German Chancellor Friedrich Merz received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in…
Germany’s Merz backs joint fighter jet project but says rift with France remains – POLITICO
Merz’s comments come at a time of increased friction between Berlin and Paris after French industrial players pushed…
The EU presidency says Europe must rearm within 5 years. It’s unclear how that could be done
BRUSSELS (AP) — Russia could pose a credible security threat to the European Union by the end of…
Of Daddies and Queens — from Trump to von der Leyen — and who’s really in charge in Europe – POLITICO
Of Daddies and Queens — from Trump to von der Leyen — and who’s really in charge in…
Europe managed to keep Trump in NATO. Now what? – POLITICO
“The role of the NATO summit was to lay the foundations for what will happen next,” said Camille…
UK to join NATO nuclear aircraft mission as it buys 12 fighter jets – POLITICO
He stressed the new planes would help support more than 20,000 jobs as he continues to draw a…
NATO chief praises Trump for making Europe pay ‘BIG’ on defense ahead of summit
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump for making Europe “pay in…
NATO’s new villain: Spain – POLITICO
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the NATO Public Forum that it wasn’t “fair” for leaders whose country…
Ukraine’s path to alliance still ‘irreversible’ – POLITICO
“I can announce that now new estimates showing that our European and Canadian allies have stepped up, they…
Trump showing up at NATO summit is already ‘a success,’ says German general – POLITICO
The real action during the summit will be on defense budgets. Secretary-General Mark Rutte has already telegraphed a…