Brussels 09.10.2025 In a video address to NATO’s annual Cyber Defence Conference on Thursday, 9 October, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the importance of NATO and Allies continuing to grow stronger in the digital world. The conference brings together Allied senior political and military officials and industry representatives in Tirana, Albania, on 9-10 October….
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Gymnich: Belgium pledges €100M to PURL
Brussels 29.08.2025 The EU Foreign Affairs and Defense Ministers convene in Copenhagen for the informal meeting in Gymnich format on 29-30 August. Talks on Russia’s aggression on Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East will set the agenda for the EU Foreign Ministers when they meet in Copenhagen this week for the Informal meeting…
NATO The Hague Summit: Spain resists U.S. demands
The Hague 25.06.2025 The NATO Summit on defense spending ended not in the way some might expected, especially after the words of the Secretary General of the Alliance Mark Rutte, who was sure that all members would take a pledge to spent five percent (5%) of the GDP on military needs. If before there was…
NATO: Rutte versus Sanchez
The Hague. 23.06.2025 “…We meet at a truly historic moment, with significant and growing challenges to our security. As the world becomes more dangerous, Allied leaders will take bold decisions to strengthen our collective defence, making NATO a stronger, a fairer and a more lethal Alliance” said the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, addressing journalists…
NATO: Much more spending needed
Brussels 05.06.2025 Today at NATO Headquaters the U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said allies cannot rely on the United States to defend them and need to increase self-reliance. US defence chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday pushed NATO to agree a deal on ramping up defence spendinghttps://t.co/6SUGJwIlwK pic.twitter.com/sh53oKBum4 — AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 5, 2025…
EU ADDS 11 PESCO PROJECTS
Brussels 28.05.2025 The Council adopted a decision to launch the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s key framework for defence capability development. The commitment announced on May 27. #PESCO – 11 new projects focus on critical defence capabilities & interoperability. @EUCouncil approved 5th wave of collaborative projects under PESCO…
NATO: Estonia Exercise Hedgehog 25:
Brussels 22.05.2025 Estonia is hosting one of the largest military exercises in its history. Known as exercise “Hedgehog 25” — or “Siil 2025” in Estonian — the operation sees 16,000 troops take part in a sweeping, multinational defence drill that spans the entire country. It’s a test of how Estonia and other NATO Allies would…
Kallas: XVII package of sanctions on Russia
Brussels 20.05.2025 Today the Foreign Affairs Council and will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Before entering the meeting she said the following at the doorstep: The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships. New measures also address…
NATO: Rubio calls for 5% defense spending
Brussels 03.04.2025 During his fist visit to NATO Headquarters the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced America’s commitment to the Alliance, however pointed the necessity to “… committing and fulfilling a promise to reach up to 5 percent in spending. That includes the United States will have to increase its percentage”. Rubio visits Brussels…
Metsola: urgency for EU security
Brussels 06.03.2025 While addressing the European Council the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reassured leaders that the EU can move quickly and efficiently to meet today’s unprecedented security challenges. “Too much is at stake, and we cannot wait any longer”, she argued, stressing the urgency for Europe to take care of its own security. It…