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…
Europe needs US military support, says NATO’s secretary-general
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without…
European leaders learn to say ‘no’ to Donald Trump
LONDON (AP) — No more fawning praise. No more polite workarounds and old-style diplomacy. And no one is…
Trump defense strategy charges allies to ensure their security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to…
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World…