Defense

European Commission says it “will not speculate on a possible second SAFE fund at this stage.”

The Alternative for Germany party has done everything from suing to attempting to leverage ties to the Trump administration to end their banishment from the high-profile event.

The European People’s Party laid out its 2026 agenda on EU treaty tweaks, security, population policy and more.

Weber is also pushing for a new role of single overall EU leader. But Merz is more focused on immediate goals.

White House proposal came after Russian forces devastated the power and heating systems of Ukrainian cities during a bitterly cold winter.

Foreign Minister David van Weel tells POLITICO Trump has damaged trust, and Europe needs to reduce its reliance on America, but shouldn’t cut ties just yet.

Pentagon policy chief and isolationist Elbridge Colby will attend instead, the second time top U.S. officials have sent a deputy to a NATO meeting.

State Department cables obtained by POLITICO lay bare the frustrations — and aspirations — of U.S. allies and adversaries watching Trump seek the Danish island.

Supplier Helsing, a darling of the country’s new defense industry, insists that its unmanned devices are reliable — but data from the front lines suggests otherwise.

The decision to purchase 24 U.S. fighter jets was taken by the previous government of Petr Fiala.

The chancellor also joined other European leaders in condemning U.S. President Donald Trump’s dismissal of NATO sacrifices in Afghanistan.

Marco Rubio says work is ongoing to decide who will own Donetsk after a peace deal is signed.

The secretary of State said Trump “made very clear that the United States was not going to use force or military force.”

The neutral country started a rearmament push after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The bloc’s defense commissioner calls for building a European pillar in NATO — challenging the alliance chief who says America’s role is essential.

The bloc’s energy chief said U.S. president’s threats were a “wake-up call” to find new sources of gas.

The alliance secretary-general helped bring NATO back from the brink on Greenland. But some in Europe are now asking: At what cost?

There’s pressure to quickly agree on the spending rules for the Ukrainian loan, but countries are also fiercely fighting for their domestic arms industries.

The National Rally leads the polls before the 2027 French presidential election, and its strategic vision on Moscow could have major implications for NATO.

Petr Pavel blocked the appointment of former MEP Filip Turek as environment minister, sparking a bitter feud with the anti-establishment government.

Paris fumes after NATO secretary-general tells the European Parliament that the continent could not defend itself without America.

The EU should stop dreaming of creating a European pillar for NATO and continue to build ties with the U.S. despite Trump, the alliance secretary-general said.

Injuries and deaths from the unmanned aerial vehicles far outstripped those from guns, tanks, artillery and mines.

An exclusive survey of 11,000 EU citizens reveals deep pessimism about their countries, the world and Donald Trump.