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Germany Approves Draft 2027 Budget to Rapidly Ramp Up Defence Spending

Parliament will decide whether special‑fund borrowing to rebuild the Bundeswehr, alongside commitments of multiyear aid to Ukraine, goes ahead.

Poland Becomes First to Draw EU SAFE Loans With €44 Billion Defense Deal

Ex-NATO Chief Calls for New European Defense Bloc as Merz Reaffirms NATO

Macron Says U.S., Russia and China Are ‘Dead Against’ Europe as France and Greece Renew Defense Pact

German Industry Leaders Press FCAS Split as Macron Moves to Save the Fighter Program

EU Defense Chief Proposes 100,000-Strong Force and European Security Council

No Deal After Berlin FCAS Talks as Decision Moves to Leaders

Eindhoven Airport Halts Flights After Drone Sightings as Dutch Forces Engage Drones Near Volkel Base

EU Unveils Military Mobility Package With Emergency Powers and €17.7 Billion Plan

EU Sets 2030 Defence Roadmap With EU‑Wide Counter‑Drone System and Eastern Flank Posture

Von der Leyen Receives Charlemagne Prize as EU Advances €800 Billion Defense Drive, Ukraine Accession

EU Approves €150 Billion SAFE Loan Program to Bolster Defense Autonomy