European Security News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Hungary hosts EU's 'largest' military exercise
Budapest, March 26: Hungary is hosting a major military exercise of the European Union (EU), involving more than 900 troops from 11 member states, the Hungarian defence ministry said.
Estonia's ruling coalition promises higher defence spending
Tallinn, March 24: Estonia's ruling coalition has pledged to strengthen national defence by increasing military spending and reinforcing NATO's role in the country's security.
EU leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine aid & own security as US support wanes
Brussels, March 7: European Union leaders have convened for an emergency summit in Brussels to address escalating security concerns after the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.
French President says Russia's aggression knows no borders
Paris, March 6: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Russian aggression "knows no borders" and is a direct threat to Europe as European Union leaders prepare to hold emergency talks in Brussels in the wake of the Trump administration's stance on transatlantic ties, Al Jazeera reported.
Ursula Von der Leyen hints at mobilising 800 billion euros to 'ReArm Europe'
Brussels, March 5: European Union (EU) leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for a summit which could see member states mobilise up to 800 billion euros to 'ReArm Europe' as proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ramp up the defence spending, Euro News reported.
France against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building
Paris, March 4: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told France Info radio Tuesday that France is against using frozen Russian assets to finance Europe's defence capacity-building.
EU chief proposes 'ReArm Europe Plan' to boost common defence fund
Brussels, March 4: Emphasising on the "momentous and dangerous" times and 'grave nature of the threats" faced, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced a plan to boost Europe's defence spendings throughout the European Union.
Western leaders gather in London to push for Ukraine peace plan
London, March 2: Western leaders, including more than a dozen European heads of state and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, gathered in London on Sunday for a defence summit aimed at advancing a peace plan for Ukraine following a week of intense diplomatic talks.
Macron stresses need for lasting peace in Ukraine, calls for end to Russian aggression after talks with Trump, Zelenskyy
Paris, February 18: French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and emphasised the importance of a strong and lasting peace.
Europe should continue supporting Ukraine, reject peace of dictate, says Scholz
Paris, Feb 18: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Europe should continue to support Ukraine, emphasising that no peace of dictate can be imposed on the country.
EU leaders commit to increased defence spending
Brussels, February 5: European Council President Antonio Costa said that strengthening the European security requires a strong and competitive European defence industry.
German politicians criticise US President-elect Trump's NATO defence spending demands
Berlin, January 10: US President-elect Donald Trump has faced severe backlash from several German politicians over his recent suggestion that NATO's European members increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, more than double the current target, Euronews reported.