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…
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…
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland – POLITICO
The deployments came amid intensifying pressure from Trump, who wants to annex the Arctic island, a semi-autonomous territory…
The EU’s little-known way to save Greenland without NATO – POLITICO
Because of those ambiguities over how to use the article, last month Kubilius told POLITICO he wants to…
Brussels unveils plan to fill up Ukraine’s war chest with billions to spend on weapons – POLITICO
Once the legal text is agreed, the EU will raise joint debt to finance the initiative, although the governments…
Denmark and allies boost Greenland military footprint as Trump ramps up pressure – POLITICO
The announcement landed the same day U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met…
Germany and France clash over buying US arms with €90B loan to Ukraine – POLITICO
French President Emmanuel Macron is keen to give preferential treatment to EU military companies to strengthen the bloc’s…
Trump hammers NATO allies while Greenland crisis deepens – POLITICO
On Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Paris was working with European partners on a joint response,…
EU defense czar accuses Trump of seeking to dismantle bloc’s unity – POLITICO
He pointed to passages in the strategy urging Washington to “cultivate resistance” inside European countries and to work…
How Belgium became Russia’s most valuable asset – POLITICO
Spooking the horses According to several of those close to the discussions, the reparations loan proposal started to…
No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine – POLITICO
“Ministers agreed we need to agree on the funding options as a matter of urgency,” Kallas told reporters…
US begins troop drawdown in Romania – POLITICO
Roughly 1,000 American soldiers will remain in Romania, the ministry said, emphasizing that they will continue to “contribute…