NATO

Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with counterparts from France, Britain, Italy and Poland in Berlin on Wednesday. The goal is to prepare for the NATO summit in early July in Ankara.

June 18, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in Brussels a six-month review of American military presence in Europe. The move follows several allies, including Spain, refusing to support the war against Iran.

Police in southern Sweden are reinforced with officers from across the country and Denmark ahead of the NATO foreign ministers meeting on May 21 and 22.

May 12, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Unknown assailants verbally and physically attacked two German soldiers from the operational NATO headquarters in Brunssum. The attackers chanted slogans against NATO.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced failures in his bid to break the EU-Israel Association Agreement and saw Pentagon frustration revealed over Spain's NATO stance. Diplomatic sources doubt his energy crisis proposals. Spain defends its role as a reliable ally, having increased defense spending.

April 24, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Estonia's defense minister on Monday that delivery of munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems would be postponed due to needs in the war with Iran. The contract for the weapons dates to 2022, with launchers already delivered last year. Estonia's minister voiced concerns about the delay's effect on deterrence.