With dwindling confidence in U.S. support, France’s president calls the EU’s mutual defence clause a real commitment, amid European moves to strengthen security.
The Italian PM’s remarks come after some NATO members refused to allow U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict to use their airspace or bases.
As the Nordic country prepares a referendum on reopening EU accession talks, Brussels has signed a new defence agreement with Reykjavík, anchoring the island more firmly in Europe’s Arctic strategy.
Von der Leyen and Rutte are accelerating coordination between the EU and NATO while several governments are considering converting car plants to produce armored vehicles, drones, or ammunition.
Canberra has adjusted its defence spending calculation to align with NATO standards, reclassifying intelligence budgets—and even military pensions to hit new targets.
