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Senator slams Pentagon 'mid-level' leaders on Europe troop level plan

While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region.

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US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%.

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Greece to spend €25 billion on hi-tech overhaul of military

The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.

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Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence

Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure.

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EuroVerify

Fact-check: EU won't 'confiscate' private savings to spend on defence

A fresh push to incentivise Europeans to invest in EU assets has been weaponised in an online disinformation campaign. Euroverify investigates.

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EU urged to include green energy in increased security spending

With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending.

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The EU’s defence SMEs want to ramp up. Here’s why they struggle

The EU wants to be able to protect itself, alone, from a potential attack from 2030, but defence SMEs have faced challenges to access financing for years.

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Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns

The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget.

Europe in Motion

How much do NATO members spend on defence as threat perceptions rise?

Despite Trump's appeal for NATO members to spend more of their budget on defence, the feasibility of any further increases in the EU remains uncertain.

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Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?

Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?

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Can Europe's new military expenses help its economies?

Europe has become convinced that its American ally will no longer guarantee its security, and has decided to rearm massively. How does it plan to do this? Can it afford it? And what impact will this new scenario have on its geostrategic position, but also on its economic and industrial sectors?

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EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Kubilius

The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.

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Trump downplays Signal security breach as a minor 'glitch'

Trump told local media that the lapse “turned out not to be a serious one,” and expressed his continued support for national security adviser Mike Waltz.

USA

Trump intelligence officials claim no classified details put on Signal

Senior intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, a day after an explosive report in The Atlantic, with the CIA director denying that 'a huge mistake' had been made.

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EU silent on US 'free-loading' US jibe despite €17m Red Sea mission

EU member states launched a mission in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

Europe in Motion

Are Brits in favour of the creation of a European army with the UK?

Almost half of Brits would support the creation of a European army that included the UK, apart from Reform UK voters who are sticking close to the US.

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Europeans call for more EU investment in defence, survey finds

Citizens are also demanding greater competitiveness from the EU, as well as the strengthening of the economy and industry to meet global challenges.

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EU Defence Commissioner urges more investment by the member states

European defence industry demands more European investment, EU’s defence commissioner tells Radio Schuman

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Kubilius: EU needs €70 billion to strengthen military mobility

The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

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Does France have what it takes to lead Europe’s defence initiatives?

As the EU faces increasing security challenges, questions have arisen over whether France has the military capability to lead a joint defence initiative.