EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says

LA Times  

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU presidency, said, paraphrasing a quote from U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address in 1961. “Many of our national intelligence agencies are giving us the information that Russia could test the EU’s readiness to defend itself in three to five years,” she said at a European Defense Agency gathering. “Who else are we listening to if not to them?” Kallas warned that Russia’s defense industry “is churning out tanks, glide bombs and artillery shells in vast quantities. Weakness invites them in.” Kallas underlined that the United States is “our strongest ally and must remain so.” EU leaders are set to meet for an “informal retreat” outside Brussels on Feb. 3 for talks focused uniquely on security and defense for the first time.

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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns
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NATO issues WW3 threat to Putin: 'Fierce' Western alliance will unleash its 'full force' in 'devastating' response if Russia attacks 'Poland or other ally', new chief warns

Daily Mail  

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, promising a 'devastating' response should Russia launch any attack on Poland or another member state. A Swedish artillery team fires a projectile from an Archer self-propelled Howitzer during the NATO 'Exercise Lightning Strike' on November 20, 2024 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk …

Majority of Europeans view Trump as an 'enemy of Europe', shows survey
6 days, 12 hours ago

Majority of Europeans view Trump as an 'enemy of Europe', shows survey

Firstpost  

51% say US President Donald Trump — a longtime massive EU skeptic — is an “enemy of Europe”, according to a report, citing a survey conducted in the EU’s eight largest countries and Denmark More than half of Europeans consider US President Donald Trump an “enemy of Europe.” According to a Politico report, citing a survey conducted in the EU’s …

‘Europe must get its act together’: Netherlands warns of post-Ukraine security threats
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Europe must get its act together’: Netherlands warns of post-Ukraine security threats

Firstpost  

Ruben Brekelmans said that steps must be taken to stop the Russian aggression but they should not be “rewarding to Russia” because a scenario like that would cause more hostility that would not only affect Ukraine but also the rest of Europe Ahead of the much-anticipated Putin-Trump talks on the Ukraine war, the Netherlands has warned Europe to get “its …

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slams Europe’s ‘cowardice’ in confronting Putin’s aggression
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slams Europe’s ‘cowardice’ in confronting Putin’s aggression

Live Mint  

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned Europe’s “cowardice” in confronting Russian aggression, accusing the union of lacking the will to act against Vladimir Putin. In a forceful address to parliament, according to a report in the New York Post, Tusk stated: “Our deficit has been the lack of the will to act, having no confidence, and sometimes even cowardice.” …

EU leaders back new military spending plans at Ukraine summit
2 weeks, 6 days ago

EU leaders back new military spending plans at Ukraine summit

New Indian Express  

European Union leaders on Thursday committed to a massive step in defense cooperation following decades of hesitation, spurred by US President Donald Trump's repeated warnings that he would cut them adrift to face the threat of Russia without America's overwhelming military might. They also urged the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, to explore new ways to facilitate significant defense …

Poland’s Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Poland’s Tusk plans large-scale military training for all adult males to boost reserves

CNN  

CNN — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday that his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in Europe. Tusk told the country’s Sejm, the lower house of parliament, that the military training would create a reserve force that is “adequate to possible threats.” …

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze
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3 weeks ago

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

Hindustan Times  

* EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze Prime ministers and presidents gather in Brussels * Defence push driven by fears of Russia, worries about Trump * Ukrainian president expected to attend summit * Hungary threatens to block statement backing Kyiv By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - European leaders aim to endorse bold …

European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine
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3 weeks ago

European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine

CNN  

London CNN — European leaders agreed to significantly boost defense spending to ensure Europe’s security and voiced near-unanimous support for Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, after the United States dramatically pulled back its assistance to the continent in a historic upending of transatlantic relations. At the summit in Brussels, 26 European leaders signed a text calling for a …

EU leaders back new defence spending plans
3 weeks ago

EU leaders back new defence spending plans

Al Jazeera  

Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv. They also urged the European Commission to seek new ways “to facilitate significant defence spending at national level in all Member States”, a statement said. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the defence spending plan was “a watershed …

EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement
3 weeks, 1 day ago

EU ponders 800 billion euro plan to beef up defenses to counter possible US disengagement

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The chief of the European Union’s executive on Tuesday proposed an 800 billion-euro plan to beef up the defenses of EU nations, aiming to lessen the impact of potential U.S. disengagement and provide Ukraine with military muscle to negotiate with Russia following the freeze of U.S. aid to the embattled nation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement
3 weeks, 2 days ago

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

Al Jazeera  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a five-part plan to mobilise some 800bn euros to beef up Europe’s defence and provide “immediate” military support to Ukraine after the United States suspended aid. “A new era is upon us,” the president said in a letter presenting the plan to 27 European Union leaders on Tuesday, two days before …

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power

India TV News  

Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power Europe, despite its economic and military strength, cannot stand alone against Russia due to its reliance on NATO and the US. While European NATO members are increasing defence budgets, the lack of a unified defence strategy and reliance on US military capabilities raise concerns about …

U.K.'s Starmer Says Europe Is At Crossroads In History As World Leaders Discuss Ending War In Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

U.K.'s Starmer Says Europe Is At Crossroads In History As World Leaders Discuss Ending War In Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Europe was at a crossroads in history and must do the heavy lifting to defend itself as world leaders met in London to discuss ways of working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine. Starmer said he’s focused on being a bridge to restore peace talks, whose collapse …

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In recent weeks, senior Trump administration officials have made …

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Over the last five years, European Union countries have been forced to adapt to unprecedented circumstances. In recent weeks, senior Trump administration officials have made clear that U.S. priorities lie elsewhere – in Asia and along America’s southern border – and that Europe should take care of itself, including Ukraine. Without U.S. forces, the Bruegel think tank in …

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?
1 month ago

UK increases defence spending amid US pressure: Where do European nations stand?

Firstpost  

Facing pressure from US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the defence spending would be hiked to 2.5 per cent of the GDP by 2027, an increase of 0.2 per cent. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would increase annual defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Standing up in …

Report: Amount Europe needs to spend on military without US support
1 month ago

Report: Amount Europe needs to spend on military without US support

Daily Mail  

The huge amount that Europe would need to spend to protect itself from Russia without support from the US has been revealed. The study estimates that the EU and its member states would need to increase defense spending by an extra €250 billion per year - raising total military expenditure from the current 2 percent of GDP to at least …

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP
1 month, 1 week ago

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish government on Wednesday announced plans to bolster its military by setting up a 50 billion-kroner fund that it says will raise the country’s defense spending to more than 3% of gross domestic product this year and next. This sends a clear signal to all our allies that we understand the security challenges – and that …

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP
1 month, 1 week ago

Denmark announces plans to bolster its defense spending and raise it above 3% of GDP

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Danish government on Wednesday …

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future

Firstpost  

Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, NATO and the European Union without a common view on possible peacekeeping troops after a US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine last week threw a once-solid trans-Atlantic alliance into turmoil French President Emmanuel Macron gestures after a …

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future
1 month, 1 week ago

As Trump-Putin axis consolidates, Europe looks for a say in deciding Ukraine’s future

Firstpost  

Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, NATO and the European Union without a common view on possible peacekeeping troops after a US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine last week threw a once-solid trans-Atlantic alliance into turmoil French President Emmanuel Macron gestures after a …

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis

Firstpost  

With European policymakers still reeling from US Vice President JD Vance’s withering attack on the European Union at an annual security conference in Munich, key leaders attended the meeting at the Elysee Palace called at the last minute by President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron stand next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President …

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis
1 month, 1 week ago

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis

Firstpost  

With European policymakers still reeling from US Vice President JD Vance’s withering attack on the European Union at an annual security conference in Munich, key leaders attended the meeting at the Elysee Palace called at the last minute by President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron stand next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President …

European leaders seeks a role in Ukraine peace talks, but the US resists.
1 month, 1 week ago

European leaders seeks a role in Ukraine peace talks, but the US resists.

Deccan Chronicle  

European leaders insisted Monday they must have a say in international talks to end the war in Ukraine despite the clear message from both Washington and Moscow that there was no role for them as yet in negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.Three hours of emergency talks at the Elysee Palace in Paris left leaders of Germany, …

Europeans struggle for common response on Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Europeans struggle for common response on Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-18 09:42 French President Emmanuel Macron, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose after a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Feb 17, 2025. "Today in Paris we reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves peace through strength," European Commission President Ursula von …

Europeans struggle for common response on Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Europeans struggle for common response on Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose after a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, Feb 17, 2025. "Today in Paris we reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves peace through strength," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X …

Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance
1 month, 1 week ago

Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's return to the White House has brought NATO spending back under scrutiny, with Washington's warning that Europe should be prepared to defend itself from Russian aggression refocusing minds in Brussels. A US Army M1A2 SEP V2 tank takes part in a training exercise with international allies in Germany earlier this month Danish soldiers are seen taking part in …

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue
1 month, 1 week ago

ANDREW NEIL: This is a watershed in Europe's history. For decades we have lavished billions on welfare and sent the bill for our defence to America - and Trump simply won't let that continue

Daily Mail  

President Macron will host an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris today in an attempt to marshal a united response to the defence and security crisis now engulfing Europe. US Vice President JD Vance stunned the Munich Security Conference by warning that various official attacks on free speech across Europe, including in Britain, undermined the US-European shared commitment to …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 1 week ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately

Daily Mail  

America will no longer front the lion's share of aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration said today in a devastating blow to Kyiv that will pile pressure on Europe to fill the void. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington will 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship' with its allies, adding that 'Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future …

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Greek defense minister calls for EU to loosen strict defense spending limits
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greek defense minister calls for EU to loosen strict defense spending limits

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The European Union should abandon a “schizophrenic” approach of imposing very strict defense spending limits on its members if it’s to adequately defend its territory and achieve military self-sufficiency, Greece’s defense minister said Wednesday. Nikos Dendias’ remarks came two days after EU leaders met in Brussels for informal talks on boosting and improving military spending and ramping …

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense

Raw Story  

by Max DELANY EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defenses faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more. The gathering in Brussels is billed as a "triple first": the first time the European Union's 27 leaders meet since the U.S. …

Britain’s Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Britain’s Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky

Associated Press  

LONDON — Keir Starmer travels to Brussels on Monday, becoming the first British prime minister to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago. His spokesman said Britain has a “fair and balanced trading relationship” with the U.S. At a Brussels meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday before the EU dinner, …

EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a ‘stupid tariff war’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a ‘stupid tariff war’

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — After three years spent trying to deter Russia from destroying Ukraine, European Union leaders grappled on Monday with how to respond to a major ally who appears determined to start a trade war or even seize part of their territory. It would “be a cruel paradox if, during the time of this direct Russian threat and Chinese expansion,” …

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump

Hindustan Times  

* EU leaders to huddle on defence against Russia and handling Trump NATO's Rutte and UK's Starmer to join Brussels talks * Focus on transatlantic ties, boosting European defences * Europe under pressure to rely less on US for protection * Leaders to talk capabilities, cooperation and funding By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, - European Union leaders gather on Monday to …

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance. NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and the United States over trade issues under President Donald Trump will not affect the alliance’s collective deterrence. NATO’s secretary-general said a European defence strategy without Washington would be a “silly thought”. While Rutte said …

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU countries call for European Investment Bank to push into defence funding

Live Mint  

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, Jan 31 - Nineteen European Union countries, including France and Germany, are calling for the European Investment Bank to boost lending for the defence industry as the 27-nation EU seeks ways to improve its military against a possible future Russian attack. The call in a joint letter comes before EU leaders' talks on Monday on the …

Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lithuanian president backs Trump’s NATO defense spending goal amid ongoing Russian threat

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Securing an end to the fighting in Ukraine must take place with Kyiv’s full involvement and come with more defense spending by regional countries to avoid any future Russian aggression, according to Lithuania’s president. “This is a challenge of Putin towards NATO.” ‘Unacceptable’ if ceasefire plans exclude Kyiv The country recently became the first member of the …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own …

EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says
2 months ago

EU Must Arm Itself to ‘Survive’ Uncertain World, Poland Says

Live Mint  

-- The European Union must arm itself to “survive” in an increasingly uncertain global order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, calling on the bloc to help member nations finance a build up in defense spending. “There is no alternative — Europe must start defending itself and therefore it must start spending European money on defense.” The Polish leader’s comments …

EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defense spending
2 months ago

EU's top diplomat backs Trump call to boost defense spending

Raw Story  

by Max DELANY The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend more on defence, as she issued a stark warning over the threat from Russia. "The EU's message to the US is clear, we must do more for our own defense and shoulder a fair share of responsibility …

Macron wants to end reliance on US weapons
2 months ago

Macron wants to end reliance on US weapons

China Daily  

By Julian Shea in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-22 06:33 France's President Emmanuel Macron has used the return to the White House of United States President Donald Trump to call for increased European military expenditure on home-grown systems, rather than the continent being reliant on American imports. In the run-up to his return to power, Trump spoke of the …

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas
2 months ago

EU must boost defence spending to counter Russia’s threat, says Kallas

Al Jazeera  

The top EU diplomat has said that EU members do not spend enough on defence. Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union’s security and the only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. Kallas’s rallying cry was the latest in a slew of increasingly alarming …

‘2025, year of weapons’: Europe looks to buy freedom, security by spending on arms and ammunition
2 months, 1 week ago

‘2025, year of weapons’: Europe looks to buy freedom, security by spending on arms and ammunition

Firstpost  

Germany, the UK, France, Poland, and Italy are looking to enhance defence production by cutting regulations and streamlining processes, according to a report Top defence officials from Germany, the UK, France, Poland, and Italy in a meeting in Poland on Monday said that the future of Europe’s democracies relies on increasing military spending. Last week, Trump urged Nato allies to …

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
2 months, 1 week ago

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy

The Hindu  

The defence ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders said Monday that they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as complicated. The defence leaders also addressed questions of military spending after Mr. Trump recently called for NATO allies to …

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
2 months, 1 week ago

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders said Monday they want to continue increasing their investments in defense but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as complicated. The defense leaders also addressed questions of military spending after Trump recently called for NATO allies …

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