The Nordic countries in particular have long viewed close relations with Washington as fundamental to their military and security interests. But the breakdown in relations between America and Europe is having a major impact on these countries,

Meanwhile, European leaders stressed that Europe must “become independent from the U.S.” (Friedrich Merz), “ re-arm ” (Von der Leyen) and “define capacity needs for a common defence ” (Macron). To realise these aims,

Secretary General Mark Rutte said that NATO will increase its defense spending and prepare security guarantees for Ukraine.

Romania's pro-European coalition government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday, avoiding further political turbulence in the NATO and European Union member state which will rerun a presidential election this year.

Europe defending itself with separate militaries, without U.S. support, is neither logical nor practical. It is time to reconsider a common European army.

European leaders met in London to form a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.

Leaders fear the US will pull its troops out of Europe and hope a joint force could deter an aggressive Russia

What is Nato?: The military alliance was formed in 1949 by 12 ... There are some "strong decisions" to be made, Zelensky says, and there will be a separate meeting with European Union parliament leaders on packages of support and sanctions against Russia.

In some countries including the Netherlands, deploying troops would need parliament’s approval ... He insisted NATO — not an independent European force — must remain the foundation of ...