Netherlands: New coalition pitches 'strictest' asylum policy DW 05/16/2024
The Dutch coalition led by Geert Wilders' party aims to opt out of EU migration rules, increase offshore natural gas production, and boost defense spending. [ more ]
The 2025 federal budget allocated an extra $50.3 billion to defense over the next decade, totaling $764.6 billion, significantly impacting other budget areas. [ more ]
Ukraine updates: UK pledges largest military aid to Kyiv DW 04/23/2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a record UK military aid package for Ukraine, including 580 million in new supplies and a commitment to raise defense spending by 2030. [ more ]
Ukraine updates: UK pledges largest military aid to Kyiv DW 04/23/2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a record UK military aid package for Ukraine, including 580 million in new supplies and a commitment to raise defense spending by 2030. [ more ]
Olaf Scholz, Rishi Sunak boost defense ties in Berlin DW 04/24/2024
Germany praised for defense spending and aiding Ukraine, UK to boost defense ties with Germany, investments in artillery systems and renewables, Europe continuing support for Ukraine amid US aid [ more ]
Trump's comments on mutual defense pledge sound alarm bells in NATO
Donald Trump's warning to NATO allies about not spending enough on defense raises concerns about the credibility of the United States as an ally.
The insinuation that the United States would not protect NATO allies that do not invest enough in defense raises doubts about Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty. [ more ]
Trump's comments on mutual defense pledge sound alarm bells in NATO
Donald Trump's warning to NATO allies about not spending enough on defense raises concerns about the credibility of the United States as an ally.
The insinuation that the United States would not protect NATO allies that do not invest enough in defense raises doubts about Article 5 of NATO's founding treaty. [ more ]