defence spending

The new coalition government prepares to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Greenland diplomacy, and the military build-up

Rutte’s proposal to establish a minimum annual contribution of 0.25% of GDP in military aid to Ukraine won’t fly

His political background as a long-serving Dutch prime minister has equipped him with the skills to navigate complex coalitions and competing interests

Key results highlight a consensus that the EU must do more to safeguard its security in an increasingly volatile world

Using Gökçeada as a testing ground or training site for drones could further strengthen Turkey’s position in the Aegean

Erdoğan hails historic investment as a milestone for Turkey’s defence independence

The budget deficit is widening while revenue from oil and gas is declining under pressure from Western sanctions

The country has proposed to be the European hub for U.S. defence, including maintaining F-16 aircraft and Abrams tanks

Chancellor Merz plans to allocate over €160 billion annually to defense, tripling previous budgets and reaching 3.5% of GDP

Romania already operates three Patriot batteries, but these systems arenot enough to effectively defend Romanian territory

The controversy erupted after parliament to hold a non-binding referendum on raising defence spending

A key priority, progress on Ukraine’s EU accession,was stalled by Hungary’s veto