European defense policy
Trump has already screwed over Germany’s new chancellor
Germany’s most important and powerful ally for many decades — the US — has only further weakened conservative leader Friedrich Merz.
How Trump transformed Europe in just 100 days
EU needs defense autonomy as US shifts focus, EU Council chief says
Berlin takes lead in Europe’s rearmament as global defense spending soars
Threat of war and disease means Europeans need 3 days’ supplies, Commission to warn
EU plan to send more military aid to Ukraine in shambles
How to confront Orbán and save the EU
Ukraine allies plan meeting of military chiefs next week
Britain’s Starmer announced the London meeting after a call with 29 allies — but not the U.S. Still he insisted any Ukraine peace plan needs an American security backstop.
Welfare vs. warfare: France’s political parties divided over cash for defense
Macron’s calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs.
France to use interest from frozen Russian assets to finance arms for Ukraine
Reply from Moscow: “You will still have to … return what was stolen.”
Poland ready to seek Starlink alternatives for Ukraine if Musk proves ‘unreliable’
Musk responds: “There is no substitute for Starlink.”
Germany’s spending bazooka propels euro and borrowing costs higher
The euro surged against the dollar in early trading on Wednesday.
Can Europe replace the US in Ukraine?
Losing U.S. backing will be a blow, but Ukraine has the means to keep fighting with help from its European allies.
Vance floats US troop withdrawal from Germany over free-speech concerns
The U.S. vice president links continued military support to Berlin’s speech policies.
Poland to Europe: Don’t play games with Trump, spend more on defense
The Polish PM is adamant that Europe must not break ties with the U.S.
Is Europe ready for JD Vance?
The vice president will mingle with world leaders in Munich and Paris at a time when the White House has made clear it’s not afraid to shred old alliances.
Pay for weapons to keep your freedom, warn Europe’s Big 5 defense spenders
Germany, the U.K., France, Poland and Italy want to boost defense production and slash regulations.
Moscow vows retaliation for Ukraine strikes with US-made missiles
The Kremlin has previously responded to a similar strike by firing a new kind of hypersonic missile.
Slovakia profiting from war with Russian gas transit gambit, Kyiv charges
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico’s fears for energy security are unfounded, senior Ukrainian official tells POLITICO.
Germany must be ‘fit’ for war if Putin attacks, Defense Minister Pistorius says
Pistorius wants a reform of Germany’s debt brake to allow for more military spending.
Trump reportedly wants NATO members to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP
Trump’s request would involve more than doubling NATO’s current spending target.
Zelenskyy in Brussels to discuss security guarantees
With just over four weeks until Trump’s return to the White House, Ukraine is anxious to shore up military support from its European allies.
Putin approves new budget with record defense spending
EU officials traveled to Kyiv on Sunday to show “unwavering support” for Ukraine on the first day of the new European Commission’s mandate.
German spy chief: Russia could test NATO loyalty to ‘mutual defense’ clause
Russia’s military will be in a position to launch an attack against NATO by the end of the decade, Germany’s foreign intelligence chief said.
NATO’s Rutte talks ‘global security’ with Trump in Florida
The Friday meeting came amid growing fears among NATO members that the U.S. president-elect could destabilize the defense alliance.
Threat of global war ‘serious and real,’ Poland’s Tusk warns
“We feel that the unknown is approaching,” Polish prime minister says.
Poland’s Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win
Trump’s reelection in the U.S. presents “a serious challenge for everyone,” Polish prime minister says.