Europe has the weapons, but still needs America to wage war – POLITICO
The European Union’s defense is often hobbled by the need for unanimity, giving a veto to pro-Kremlin Hungary.…
Top US official calls for ‘NATO 3.0’ – POLITICO
That means a “NATO 3.0,” he said, where Europeans pay more for their own defense and slim NATO’s…
The new Dutch government has big plans. Here are 5 things to know. – POLITICO
3. It will stay firm on migration The previous government fell over migration, which remained a major campaign…
EU heavyweights deepen rift with Rutte over Europe’s military power – POLITICO
“The biggest change in the fundamental reorientation is going on across the Atlantic: a rethinking that has shaken…
Mark Rutte is on collision course with European capitals over NATO – POLITICO
But in private, he is more forthright with Trump, according to a person familiar with Rutte’s thinking. “The…
Europeans are gloomy about pretty much everything. Who can blame them? – POLITICO
Respondents also backed higher investment in European security, with 57 percent supporting more “spending on defense and security.” …
Europe can’t defend itself without the US, NATO’s Rutte warns – POLITICO
Rutte went on to insist that the EU allow Ukraine to spend part of the bloc’s upcoming €90…
After outrage, Trump backtracks on criticism of UK troops in Afghan war – POLITICO
U.S. President Donald Trump said British troops “were among the greatest of all warriors” in the Afghan war,…
New US defense strategy downgrades Europe, elevates Greenland to American priority – POLITICO
The document argues that Europe is economically and militarily capable of defending itself, noting that non-U.S. NATO members…
NATO’s Rutte says Europe should actually ‘be happy’ Trump’s in charge – POLITICO
According to Rutte, the big economies in Europe — including Spain, Italy and France — would have never…
The united West is dead – politico.eu
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Europe’s year of existential risk – POLITICO
Activists protest outside Downing street against the recent policies of Donald Trump. | Guy Smallman/Getty Images Meanwhile, European…