West Must Defend Odesa To Thwart Putin, Says Report TEC News July 31, 2025 Chatham House warns that Russia’s Black Sea ambitions hinge on control of Ukraine’s southern coast.
Italy Criticised for Including Messina Strait Bridge in NATO Defence Spending Target TEC News July 28, 2025 The building company insists that the bridge was developed for both civilian and military use.
Merz Admits Europe Was a NATO ‘Free-Rider’ Eszter Balogi July 18, 2025 Germany’s chancellor says Europe failed to invest in its own defence but is now aligning more closely with the U.S. and stepping up military spending
Dutch Opposition to NATO Shadow Power Mounting Michael Curzon July 15, 2025 The prospect of secretive deals bypassing democratic bodies has triggered discussions on parliamentary sovereignty.
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%.
Slovenia Calls Consultative Referendum on NATO Future TEC News July 6, 2025 The move comes after PM Golob suffers shock defence defeat and a deepening coalition rift.
€100 Billion Shock: Spain’s Defense Plans Come With a Price Javier Villamor July 1, 2025 To reach NATO’s 3.5% of GDP target in direct military spending Spain must cut or reallocate more than €30 billion—but from where?
European Security Situation “Dangerous,” Says Danish PM TEC News / AFP July 1, 2025 Denmark is taking over the European Union’s rotating presidency today, vowing to be tough on security and migration.
CDU Chief Seeks German ‘Nuclear Leadership’ in Europe TEC News June 30, 2025 Centrist Spahn boasts of wanting Berlin to have a doomsday deterrent of its own.
Italy To Count Sicily Bridge as Defence Spending To Meet NATO Target TEC News June 30, 2025 Meloni government reclassifies €11bn project as dual-use to hit alliance’s new 5% goal
