Mark Rutte in BiH: NATO will not allow a security vacuum in BiH
His visit comes in the context of growing global geopolitical challenges, but also political tensions within Bosnia and Herzegovina itself.
Europe divided over peacekeepers as US moves ahead on Ukraine talks
An emergency summit of European leaders in Paris on Monday failed to produce a unified response to US-led negotiations on Ukraine, with leaders split over deploying peacekeeping troops. The exclusion of several European leaders from the meeting further underscored divisions, raising concerns about Europe’s role in shaping its own security.
EIB chief expects bank’s defence investments to double in 2025
The European Union is under pressure to expand the weapons manufacturing industry in response to increased demand as EU countries rearm in the wake of the all-out Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Europe’s security wake-up call: EU and NATO gear up for “big bang” in defence
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to reshape global security, NATO and EU leaders are calling for a massive increase in defence spending. With proposals ranging from higher GDP targets to joint EU borrowing, the debate highlights Europe’s struggle to close the gap in its defence capabilities.
Europe braces for defence and trade spats as Trump returns to US White House
Former US president Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States is sending shivers through Europe, which fears a déjà vu of transatlantic tensions over defence spending and tariffs on EU products sold to the US. What’s at stake for Europe and the EU when Trump returns to the White House?