Not the best timing to put extra tariffs on EU member states just before European Parliament will vote about approving the trade deal from this summer. www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...

The White House says the decision by several European nations to send troops to Greenland doesn't alter US President Donald Trump's plan to get his hands on the Arctic island.

Macron’s speech to the armed forces: -Wants €36 billion defense spending boost in 2026-2030 -Slams 🇫🇷 defense industry — some could be « ousted from the market » -Open to buy more european weaponry (instead of mainly 🇫🇷) -French air, land, naval assets in Greenland: www.politico.eu/article/fran...

Hi @laukaya.bsky.social @davidwcochrane.bsky.social addressed this on his show on CBC. The careful wording is b/c 🇨🇦 signed up to these exercises sometime ago & wanted to distinguish themselves from those countries who have joined the exercise today, like France! cc: @emmettmacfarlane.com

Canada denies participation in the Danish military exercise in Greenland: "As of this moment, the Canadian Armed Forces are not initiating any new operations in Greenland," said Maya Ouferhat, press secretary in the office of Canada's minister of national defense.

Emmanuel Macron confirms on X French troops to Greenland: « At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. The first French military elements are already on their way. Others will follow. »

Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada and France will participate alongside Denmark to expanded military exercises in Greenland. Scoop with @victorjack.bsky.social and Chris Lunday www.politico.eu/article/denm...

Yesterday’a editorial in Sweden’s leading newspaper DN: ”This [situation] also calls for a discussion about nuclear weapons that goes beyond how the French and British can protect the entire continent. Is there a need for such capability in northern Europe?”

NEW: NATO countries today asked the alliance to strengthen its Arctic flank amid U.S. threats to seize Greenland, NATO diplomats said. Envoys raised better use of intel, shifting assets, more defense spending & military exercises. w/@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/nato...

The idea that the US can only be secure if Greenland is part of the United States is an effective declaration of the end of NATO, I told @richardquest.bsky.social on @cnnipr.bsky.social i just now. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...

When we published this story a year ago, I received lots of hate mail — including one message saying I was "worse than Hitler" for even considering that Trump could actually annex Greenland by force. Fast forward to today: That's a very real risk. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

Good luck invading Greenland in February, the coldest month of the year

Danish Premier Says US Attack on Greenland Would Mean NATO Over www.bloomberg.com/news/article... via @bloomberg.com Sanne Wass

Too Early, Too Alone: France Prepares for Russia as US Withdraws www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Marine Le Pen criticized France's participation in European defense programs, arguing they're a waste of money. "Cutting national defense budgets to create a European defense system actually means financing American, Korean or Israeli defense companies," she said. www.politico.eu/article/fran...

Far-right presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen has criticized France's participation in European defense programs, arguing they're a waste of money that should be spent on the country's military instead.

President Trump’s barrage of attacks is forcing European leaders to confront a future in which America is no longer their primary defense guarantor. Some progress is being made to shift the burden, as I told @politico.com, but it’s not easy & and time is short. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

The basic problem with the United States' call for Europe to lead on conventional forces while it takes care of nuclear deterrence.

Canada has reached a final agreement to join the EU’s €150 billion Security Action for Europe program, becoming the first third country to take part in the bloc’s flagship joint procurement initiative.

Three takeaways from the latest @sipri.org report on arms companies - China's export restrictions could stifle Europe's rearmament - Russian arms-makers strive despite sanctions - US programs (submarines, F-35) plagued with delays, cost overruns www.politico.eu/article/russ...

Romania's Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu resigned today over false claims on his resume, marking the second time in recent weeks that a NATO country close to Russia has had to change its defense leadership.

"After a hiatus of nearly 30 years, France is set to announce the reintroduction of military service on Thursday in a further sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is remapping Europe’s security landscape." @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/fran...

NEW: Europe is looking at joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military drills as Moscow steps up its campaign to destabilize NATO allies. w/ @laukaya.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/euro...

As US pulls back, NATO flexes its muscles in Romania. A large-scale military exercise on Europe’s eastern flank, dubbed Dacian Fall, aimed to deter a Russian aggression. With takes from @oanalungescu.bsky.social and Anca Agachi. www.politico.eu/article/unit...

This year’s annual military drill in Romania known as Dacian Fall carried extra weight. Part of NATO’s race to reinforce Europe’s eastern flank, it comes just a few weeks after Washington’s announced it will sharply reduce US troop levels in the country.

A Germany with Europe’s largest army, armed with cutting-edge tanks and missiles, is a far cry from the shambolic Bundeswehr once mocked for low morale and outdated gear. That new power comes with political and economic heft — and the bloc will have to adapt. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/germ...

Washington should scrap its plan to withdraw hundreds of troops from Romania, the country’s deputy defense minister Sorin Moldovan told POLITICO, arguing the decision could fuel Russian propaganda around NATO disunity.

Finally someone says out loud what everyone's been whispering for days. Washington should scrap its plan to withdraw hundreds of troops from Romania, the country’s deputy defense minister told @victorjack.bsky.social, arguing it sends the wrong political signal. www.politico.eu/article/roma...

Romania wants Europe's rearmament push to benefit all EU nations, not just the largest ones.

For Russia, France presents both a prime target and a weak flank to target in its hybrid war against Europe. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/red-...

France’s social, economic, cultural, religious and political divisions offer fertile ground for the Kremlin’s interference, several policymakers, academics and military officers told POLITICO. Story with @msolletty.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/red-...

France's newly appointed chief of defense, Gen. Fabien Mandon is preparing the nation's armed forces to be ready for a "shock, that would be a kind of test" from Russia.

Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Spain over its lax defense spending, calling Madrid's refusal to meet NATO's 5 percent defense spending target “unbelievably disrespectful.” www.politico.eu/article/dona...

🇫🇷 Two women will lead defense policy in the new government: Catherine Vautrin as armed forces minister and Alice Rufo as her deputy.

It's Monday. There's a political crisis in France. We've got a live blog going if — like us — you're wondering WTF just happened. www.politico.eu/article/fran...

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled key members of his new government today, ending weeks of uncertainty following his appointment last month.

France’s new armed forces minister is France’s old economy minister, namely Bruno Le Maire

Turns out, some EU members are more directly threatened by Russia than others and their different threat perceptions affects their openness to common spending on counter drone measures. www.politico.eu/article/ursu...

Emmanuel Macron is currently working on "updating" France's nuclear doctrine and will make a speech about it in early 2026. www.faz.net/aktuell/poli...

East-West divide on EU's drone wall The project is backed by frontline nations including Baltic states and Poland, but criticized by France, Germany and Italy. www.politico.eu/article/fran...

The European Commission yesterday proposed four key defense projects — including a drone wall to block Russian aerial aggression.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed skepticism about the concept of a “drone wall” to protect eastern countries against Russian aerial incursions — a project currently being pushed hard by the European Commission. www.politico.eu/article/germ...

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pours cold water on the drone wall at the @warsawforum.bsky.social: "We won't have a drone wall in 3 or 4 years."

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur says at the @warsawforum.bsky.social that Estonia "had to unclassify some of the radar information to show that Russia is lying" about violating the country's airspace.

I am at the @warsawforum.bsky.social with @jancienski.bsky.social — come say hi if you’re around!

The European Commission will work on technical and financial details to build a drone wall to protect Europe against Russia, after a series of airspace violations by Moscow's warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles.

FCAS latest — France is now also floating a plan B in case talks with Germany fail on the next generation fighter jet: Build the warplane alone www.politico.eu/article/fran...

What are NATO’s rules of engagement? How can they be changed? Why didnt NATO shot down the Russian warplanes last week? Read our explainer, with @victorjack.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/nato...

How is NATO balancing deterrence and defense in responding to Russia’s repeated airspace violations? Read this @politico.eu article by @laukaya.bsky.social with my take ✈️ @rusi.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/nato...

Donald Trump caught officials off guard with his most pro-Ukraine statement to date — a bold assertion that Kyiv can not only win its war against Russia, but also take back every inch of territory it’s lost.