How Ukraine plans to defend itself after the war – POLITICO
“Ukraine has undergone a fundamental rethinking of what security guarantees mean and what they should be based on,”…
Rutte is wrong about European defense – POLITICO
European countries already collectively field advanced air forces, world-class submarines, significant naval power, cutting-edge missile and air-defense systems,…
NATO is spending big but its credibility has taken a major hit
BRUSSELS (AP) — European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have…
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…
Mark Rutte should stop being an ‘American agent’ and unite NATO, Charles Michel says
Published on 30/01/2026 – 9:21 GMT+1•Updated 12:07 NATO chief Mark Rutte should stop being an “American agent” and…
Rob Jetten’s new Dutch government wants to save NATO – POLITICO
NATO or not? The Netherlands, a country of only 18 million people, has pledged to meet the new…
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…
Rutte faces backlash for telling Europeans to ‘keep on dreaming’ about independence from US security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is facing a backlash after saying that the European Union should “keep on…
European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting – POLITICO
Fears about the U.S. president’s health are “rapidly becoming a more conversed topic at all levels,” said an…
France snaps back at NATO chief Rutte in feud over Europe’s defense muscle – POLITICO
Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power, however, his administration has insisted that Washington will be less…
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…