EU defense

Most Europeans back higher defense spending as Russia fears grow, poll finds

Most Europeans support increasing national defense spending and buying European-made weapons to strengthen defense readiness, Euractiv reported, citing a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations.

10 June, 12:20 PM

NATO chief praises Trump after Putin call

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called it a positive step that U.S. President Donald Trump has “begun to open lines of communication” with Vladimir Putin, speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers on May 20.

20 May 2025, 12:54 PM

Merz bets big on rearmament – reshaping Germany’s future in trillion-euro gamble

While the European Commission is still drafting its final rearmament plan and the U.S. and Russia are trying to decide whether they’re playing poker or hockey, Friedrich Merz is already making bold moves.

24 March 2025, 12:35 PM

EU leaders to discuss strengthening defense amid rising threats

European Union leaders are set to discuss strengthening European defense at an upcoming summit in Brussels, the EU’s official website reported on Jan. 3.

3 February 2025, 04:35 PM

EU defense