Netherlands Funds U.S. Arms for Ukraine TEC News / AFP August 5, 2025 The Dutch government will spend €500 million under a new U.S. scheme to speed up weapons deliveries from American stockpiles.
NATO Head Rutte Praises Trump for Raising Defense Spending Zolta Győri July 7, 2025 Following the Hague NATO summit, members agreed to raise the minimum spending benchmark from 2% to 5%.
NATO Divided: Orbán Speaks Truth, Sánchez Tries To Please Everyone Javier Villamor June 26, 2025 As Europe stumbles into deeper conflict, Hungary warns of the risks—and Spain ends up humiliated on the world stage.
Rutte and Merz Support Bombing Iran Over Nuclear Threat TEC News / AFP June 23, 2025 NATO and Germany said the risk of inaction outweighed the cost of military engagement.
NATO Chief: No “Opt-Out” for Spain on 5% Spending Target TEC News / AFP June 23, 2025 Mark Rutte contradicted Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez’s earlier statement.
No Means Yes: Sánchez’ NATO Tango Javier Villamor June 23, 2025 Under pressure from his fragile left-wing coalition, Pedro Sánchez says he won’t meet NATO’s defence target. But NATO says he will—eventually.
NATO Caves to Trump on 5% Defence Spending Tamás Orbán June 23, 2025 Allies will back a major spending hike at this week’s summit—but only by 2035, and with Spain already dodging the full commitment.
Rutte Restructures NATO to Appease Trump? TEC News June 19, 2025 The NATO chief is planning to abolish two divisions at the Brussels headquarters.
All NATO States Will Finally Meet 2% Defence Target in 2025 TEC News June 18, 2025 After years of U.S. pressure, even laggards like Canada and Portugal have pledged to meet NATO’s long-ignored spending goal—just in time for a proposed 5% benchmark.
NATO SecGen Calls for De-Escalation After Israel Strike on Iran TEC News / AFP June 13, 2025 “I think it is now crucial for many allies, including the United States, to work, as we speak, to de-escalate,”
