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Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

Wars and crises are undermining economies and security, necessitating a united European front for sovereignty and resilience.
#nato
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
World news

I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY': Trump Claims USELESS' NATO Called to Offer Help Once Hormuz Strait Situation' Was Over

Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US

NATO is experiencing its worst crisis due to tensions between the US and European allies over the Iran war.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nato wasn't there' over Iran, Trump says after tense meeting with Rutte Europe live

Trump criticized NATO for not supporting the US in conflicts, despite historical evidence of NATO's assistance after 9/11.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Rutte dismisses speculation about US leaving NATO

The US is not leaving NATO, and its nuclear protection of Europe will continue, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY': Trump Claims USELESS' NATO Called to Offer Help Once Hormuz Strait Situation' Was Over

Trump criticized NATO for its lack of support during the Strait of Hormuz situation, calling it a 'paper tiger' and threatening U.S. withdrawal.
Europe politics
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Can Trump Actually Quit NATO? We May Soon Find Out | The Walrus

Trump's consideration to withdraw the US from NATO raises constitutional and diplomatic concerns amid tensions over military support for Iran.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Europe mulls the prospect of a NATO without the US

NATO is experiencing its worst crisis due to tensions between the US and European allies over the Iran war.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Nato wasn't there' over Iran, Trump says after tense meeting with Rutte Europe live

Trump criticized NATO for not supporting the US in conflicts, despite historical evidence of NATO's assistance after 9/11.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune

President Trump's tariff strategy aims to boost manufacturing but increases costs and risks inefficiencies in supply chains.
France news
fromEngadget
1 day ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice supports X amid a French criminal investigation, claiming it aims to regulate the platform's activities unjustly.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago

EU awards its 180 million sovereign cloud contract

The European Commission awarded a €180 million sovereign cloud contract to four provider groups, emphasizing diversification and resilience in cloud services.
#strait-of-hormuz
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security

France and the UK are leading talks for a maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, excluding the US from discussions.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security

France and the UK are leading talks for a maritime force to secure the Strait of Hormuz, excluding the US from discussions.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Trump tells Nato to stay away after UK and France vow to protect Strait of Hormuz

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany leads in polls, with 26% support, while Chancellor Merz's bloc has dropped to 25%.
#defense-spending
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

3 Defense ETFs to Buy as NATO Spending Hits Record Highs in 2026

Global defense spending is increasing significantly, with NATO allies committing to higher investments and the Global X Defense Tech ETF capitalizing on this trend.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on defence spending: should the UK's security rest with Donald Trump? | Editorial

George Robertson criticizes Britain's complacency regarding defense spending and calls for a reevaluation of its global military role and commitments.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

3 Defense ETFs to Buy as NATO Spending Hits Record Highs in 2026

Global defense spending is increasing significantly, with NATO allies committing to higher investments and the Global X Defense Tech ETF capitalizing on this trend.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

In a lab on the western edge of Paris, a technician called Remi makes some adjustments with a spanner to a cryostat, a device that cools to minus 273 degrees Celsius, where even the tiniest particles are still.
OMG science
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany news: Merz hosts Zelenskyy in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Berlin for government consultations, prompting extraordinary security measures.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Iran war not causing migration wave Dobrindt

We are not currently seeing increased migration pressure. At present, we are seeing high levels of internal migration in both countries, but we are not yet detecting pressure on the Turkish border.
Germany news
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ukraine's long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe

Ukraine's drone operations have significantly impacted Russian oil infrastructure, prompting warnings from Russia to European nations involved in defense agreements.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Europe live: Russia does not deserve' lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Russia should face continued sanctions following attacks that killed 16 and injured 100 in Ukraine.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ukraine's long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe

Ukraine's drone operations have significantly impacted Russian oil infrastructure, prompting warnings from Russia to European nations involved in defense agreements.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Germany's aid to Ukraine faces challenges

Germany has significantly increased its support for Ukraine amid concerns over US aid reductions and the ongoing war with Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Europe live: Russia does not deserve' lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Russia should face continued sanctions following attacks that killed 16 and injured 100 in Ukraine.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Germany, UK warn the Iran war distracts from Ukraine

Deescalation in the Middle East is crucial to maintain focus and support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets German Chancellor Merz in Berlin to strengthen ties amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israel says it's West's defender, but cares little for European critics

Israel faces increasing international criticism and isolation due to its military actions and disregard for traditional allies.
#iran
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel; US optimistic of peace deal as Iran faces increasing economic pressure

The Trump administration is optimistic about a potential deal with Iran while increasing economic pressure if Tehran remains defiant.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Iran is leveraging European relations to pressure the US for compromises regarding its uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel; US optimistic of peace deal as Iran faces increasing economic pressure

The Trump administration is optimistic about a potential deal with Iran while increasing economic pressure if Tehran remains defiant.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US

Iran is leveraging European relations to pressure the US for compromises regarding its uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz.
#uk-eu-relations
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

The UK is pursuing closer ties with the EU amid geopolitical instability and aims to enhance economic cooperation post-Brexit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Europe politics

Is the EU back in vogue? podcast

Labour plans new legislation to strengthen UK-EU relations nearly a decade after Brexit.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation

The UK and the EU are pursuing renewed negotiations on closer defence cooperation, including UK accession to the EU's Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence fund.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

The UK is pursuing closer ties with the EU amid geopolitical instability and aims to enhance economic cooperation post-Brexit.
fromSpiegel
4 days ago

(S+) Defense in Orbit: Germany Goes Big in the Military Space Race

The German military also uses this airborne communications hub, which allows command staff and soldiers deployed abroad to communicate across continents. The information they share is classified, strictly confidential.
Germany news
#jet-fuel-crisis
Europe news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Europe Has "Maybe 6 Weeks" of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says

Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left, risking widespread flight cancellations due to ongoing conflict.
Europe news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Europe Has "Maybe 6 Weeks" of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says

Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left, risking widespread flight cancellations due to ongoing conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Starmer's corrosive complacency' on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief

The UK faces significant national security risks due to complacency in defense investment and planning.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?

Peter Magyar aims to reduce Hungary's reliance on Russian oil and realign with the European Union after Viktor Orban's pro-Russia policies.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: 90bn EU loan for Ukraine to be released in second quarter

The EU plans to release a new €90 billion loan to Ukraine in Q2 amid ongoing Russian aggression.
#germany
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
Germany politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Berlin is rearming, and its neighbors are weighing the risks and benefits of the new German hegemony

Germany is rearming its military in response to geopolitical changes, raising concerns about its past and future role in Europe.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Flips On Former Key European Ally: It's Her Who's Unacceptable'

Trump criticized Meloni after her defense of the Pope, claiming she has changed and is now unacceptable.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A decade on from Brexit, Britain still flounders without a place in the world | Letters

Brexit has left the UK divided and unhappy, with both supporters and opponents feeling unfulfilled and uncertain about the future.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Europe could face jet fuel supply issues 'in near future'

No current fuel shortages in the EU, but potential jet fuel supply issues loom due to blocked maritime traffic.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany's Merz says determined to save European warplane project

Friedrich Merz is determined to salvage the troubled FCAS warplane programme despite nearing abandonment due to ongoing disagreements between Dassault and Airbus.
Europe politics
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Digital sovereignty isn't just a buzzword - it's the future

European governments and companies are prioritizing digital sovereignty due to concerns over US control and dependency.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Europe tops global arms imports, SIPRI reports

Global arms deliveries increased nearly 10% over five years, with Europe now leading imports at 33%, driven primarily by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

The United States dominates the global arms market; the EU is accelerating moves toward a more self-reliant defense industry to reduce US dependence.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?

US actions—tariffs, Greenland bid, defence spending demands—are prompting Europe to reduce military and economic reliance on the United States.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

European tech leaders advise caution on tech sovereignty drive

Europe can secure data, operational, and regulatory sovereignty but must compromise on technological sovereignty while building parts of its own tech stack.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
France politics

France's nuclear capability offers fringe benefits to allies

France expands its nuclear deterrent to cover European allies while maintaining independent control, citing Russian threats and shifting US priorities as justification for strengthened European security autonomy.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Europe Has Received the Message

The EU is rapidly building independent defense capacity and EU-wide financing to fund rearmament amid Russian aggression and reduced U.S. reliability.
#transatlantic-relations
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

Marco Rubio argued that postwar U.S.-European faith in inevitable liberal democracy contributed to mass migration that now threatens social cohesion, cultural continuity, and national futures.
#european-defense
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

OPINION: Macron's offer to 'extend' the French nuclear umbrella to Europe is fraught with problems

France has offered to 'extend' its nuclear umbrella to other European countries without actually 'sharing' it. How can that work, asks John Lichfield. This will be the subject of a speech by President Emmanuel Macron in the next two weeks which could be one of the most important speeches in European history. Or a damp squib. Macron has promised to update France's nuclear doctrine. In other words, he will revisit the rules which have governed use of France's force de frappe or nuclear deterrent
France news
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Europe is bridging the collapse' in US military aid to Ukraine

European partners largely replaced collapsed U.S. aid to Ukraine, keeping overall assistance near prior levels despite a near-total U.S. withdrawal.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The EU is preparing to slam the door on Trump and cling to multilateralism

EU leaders prioritize multilateralism and rules-based order while addressing energy price surges and geopolitical instability driven by US-Iran conflict and Trump's foreign policy.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Faltering fighter jet deal casts doubt on EU defense plans

Germany's hesitation threatens the Franco-German Future Combat Air System, risking European defense cooperation and prompting calls to rely more on European equipment.
#european-nuclear-deterrence
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany to strenghten critical infrastructure as Russia fears spike

Germany will require about 1,700 essential service providers to strengthen security, conduct risk assessments, and promptly report incidents to protect critical infrastructure from sabotage.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

France must significantly increase defence spending to enable European strategic self-sufficiency and meet NATO spending commitments by 2035.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Planet Convenes European and Defense Advisory Boards - Silicon Canals

Planet formed European and Defense & Intelligence advisory boards to accelerate European expansion and strengthen national security partnerships.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

EU ups drone cooperation amid hybrid threats

EU adopts a comprehensive counter-drone strategy to strengthen detection, coordination, industry capacity, and civil-military cooperation to protect critical infrastructure and borders.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Europe shrugs off tariffs, plots to end tech reliance on US

European tech spending will surpass €1.5 trillion in 2026 as governments and businesses invest in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and domestic infrastructure to reduce US dependence.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Europe is making progress in designing its own new security architecture

Major European countries are initiating new defense cooperation frameworks, including talks on extending France's nuclear umbrella and deepening EU–UK security cooperation.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

'A deal is a deal': EU demands Trump stand by his word amid 'pure tariff chaos' after Supreme Court ruling | Fortune

EU demands U.S. clarify and honor trade commitments after U.S. tariff changes and court ruling, warning of pausing ratification and calling for no tariff increases.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO

Europe must assume primary responsibility for its conventional defence under a NATO 3.0 while the US maintains nuclear deterrence and limited targeted conventional support.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe is at a turning point. Timid EU elites should take lessons from The Leopard

Europe faces potential absolute decline as geopolitical rivals press influence, domestic elites pursue managed decline, and cultural reflection may offer lessons for political renewal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on a Made in Europe' industrial strategy: an idea whose time has come | Editorial

Given the daunting nature of the challenges they face in the era of Donald Trump, it is perhaps understandable that European politicians should wish to get away from it all. This week, in what is being billed as a leaders' retreat, a remote castle in the Belgian countryside has been selected for an EU summit on competitiveness. The pastoral setting may soothe the spirits of attending heads of state; but it belies the urgency of the debate they need to have.
Europe politics
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