European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas sees a structural reorientation of transatlantic relations. Europe must adapt and take more responsibility for its security.
By Stephan Israel
At the intergovernmental consultations between Germany and Italy in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed an agreement to cooperate more closely on European defense.
By Almut Siefert
At intergovernmental consultations between Germany and Italy in Rome, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed an agreement for greater collaboration on European defense issues.
By Almut Siefert
Lithuania’s Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas is calling for countries on the EU’s eastern flank not to be left alone with the costs of rearming – with reference to the threat posed by Russia, but also to the geopolitical situation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will attempt to de-escalate the Greenland crisis in Davos.
By Stephan Israel and János Allenbach-Ammann
Denmark and Greenland ask NATO for help for an alliance mission in the Arctic. At the same time, the EU states are preparing a response against US tariffs. The European Commission has not yet given up hope of de-escalation.
By Stephan Israel and János Allenbach-Ammann
Denmark and Greenland are looking for support from NATO for an alliance mission in the Arctic. At the same time, EU member states are preparing possible countermeasures against further US tariffs. However, for the time being, the Commission wants to negotiate with Washington.
By Stephan Israel and János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission has granted eight member states Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loans totaling EUR 38 billion for armaments projects. Disbursement is due to begin in March, and further loan plans could follow soon after.
By Stephan Israel
Andrius Kubilius wants to strengthen the governance of Europe’s rearmament, but so far his proposals have met with little enthusiasm from the member states. Defense expert and Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky has now come up with his own proposal.
By Viktor Funk and Stephan Israel
The NATO Secretary General will discuss the links between energy and security policy with EU energy ministers on Monday. In an interview with Table.Briefings, his chief advisor for hybrid threats explains the issues Mark Rutte will be discussing.
By Manuel Berkel
Following António Costa’s recent critique, it is Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius’ turn to blast the new US security strategy and the hostile tones coming from Washington. The Trump administration has declared war on the EU in pursuit of its strategic interests, he writes. Members states will discuss their stance towards the US at next week’s EU summit.
By Stephan Israel
