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Europe in Motion

How does Europe’s defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?

Europe's military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities.

26/06/2025

Europe News

EU remains ‘highly vulnerable’ and dependent on US defence production

Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe's military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by Bruegel, the EU’s €800 billion rearmament plan may not be enough.

20/06/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.

31/05/2025

Tech News

3 years since the invasion, Ukraine's defence tech industry is booming

Ukraine's defence technology industry has grown in the three years since Russia's invasion, continuing to innovate despite the threat of reduced US assistance.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Three years of war in Ukraine: Here's what the French army has learned

Both the successes and errors of the Ukrainian and Russian militaries are a lesson learned for the French Armed Forces.

21/02/2025

Markets

European defence stocks surge as region's leaders plan spending boost

Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security.

17/02/2025

Business

Thyssenkrupp announces lower sales as shake-up plans proceed

Earnings increased despite weaker sales, thanks to the German firm’s efficiency drive. Meanwhile, Thyssenkrupp’s military-related units expect a boost from greater defence spending.

13/02/2025

Europe News

EU countries start work on next-generation warship

In the wake of increasingly complex security crises around the world, calls have been increasing for the EU to prioritise its military sovereignty.

08/11/2024

Tech News

EU needs weapons 'quickly’ if US shifts military strategy, experts say

Experts in military technology say that whoever wins the White House will likely shift US military equipment to other areas than Europe. We look at what will the EU have to do to make up any shortfall in its defence tech.

05/11/2024

Economy

EU states urge European Investment Bank to rethink defence policy

Germany, France, and a dozen other EU countries want the EIB to change its policy on defence investment.

18/03/2024

Ukraine

Ukraine claims Bakhmut breakthrough and other developments

All the latest from the war in Ukraine.

12/05/2023

World News

Europe's military spending soars, fuelled by Ukraine war

Western and Central European states spent some €313 billion on their military forces last year, according to SIPRI.

24/04/2023

China

China to hike military spending

China to raise military spending by 7.2%, making it the second largest investor in the world, only behind the United States.

06/03/2023

Ukraine

US, France continue to pledge military support and aid for Ukraine

The US and France promised continuing support to Ukraine to help the country fight the Russian invasion.

30/04/2022