Germany’s Merz vows to keep Nord Stream 2 pipeline out of operation – POLITICO
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to do everything he could to ensure “that Nord Stream 2…
EU launches major Black Sea plan with eye on defense as Putin hovers – POLITICO
The Black Sea region has been destabilized by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the large-scale use of mines…
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…
Russia pushes forward in Ukraine’s northeast – POLITICO
KYIV — Russia now controls four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, regaining a small part of…
UK and EU ready for drawn-out battle on defense deal – POLITICO
The 27 EU nations have yet to agree a mandate for taking forward the next stage of talks,…
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…
Germany’s AfD wants to copy Hegseth’s ‘warrior culture’ in the Bundeswehr – POLITICO
“We need fighters,” Gnauck said. “We don’t need CEOs with gender advisers in every staff company — we…
Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border
1 of 3 | Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its…
Rogue EU lawmaker Kartheiser to meet Kremlin officials in Moscow – POLITICO
ECR has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine, and a majority of its members have been…
Europe must learn the art of ‘unpowering’ Russia – POLITICO
Then, there’s China. As Beijing and Moscow draw closer, the EU should start using economic leverage — whether…