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German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties
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German Social Democrats Face Internal Push for Closer Russia Ties

Nato is arming up to meet the Russian threat – but in some places discontent is growing. In the German Social Democrats, party forces are mobilizing to slow down the giant investment in defense and work for "detente and cooperation with Russia"
Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia
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Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia

The Armed Forces will soon make a decision to acquire long-range weapons that can strike targets within Russia. Supreme Commander Michael Claesson also wants significantly more drones and to expand the air defense
Sicily Bridge Proposal: Italy Seeks NATO Budget Inclusion
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Sicily Bridge Proposal: Italy Seeks NATO Budget Inclusion

A bridge to Sicily can help Italy reach Nato's new budget target. At least Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani thinks that it should be possible to count the construction cost as an investment of benefit also for the military
Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal
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Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson welcomes that the NATO countries have agreed on the 5-percent goal. I think it's a good decision, he says to TT
NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost
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NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

NATO countries' leaders have agreed on a significant buildup over the next ten years. This is a big win for Europe and actually for Western civilization, says US President Donald Trump
Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS
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Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte thinks it's "completely okay" that the US President Donald Trump published Rutte's flattering sms to him on the platform Truth Social. In the message, Rutte calls Trump's actions in the Iran war "completely extraordinary"
Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit
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Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit

Donald Trump stands firm that Iran's nuclear energy program has been "completely wiped out". At a press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, the American president disparages in harsh terms the media that have reported on leaked American intelligence information that gives a different picture
Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj
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Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

USA's president Donald Trump promises again to talk to Russia about an end to the war in Ukraine. –Vladimir Putin must really end this war, says Trump
Trump Reaffirms Support for NATO's Article 5 Amid Interpretations
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Trump Reaffirms Support for NATO's Article 5 Amid Interpretations

USA's president Donald Trump claims that Nato's defense guarantee article 5 has several interpretations – but also that he "stands completely behind it". Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and other Nordic leaders trust the USA
NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns
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NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian
UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost
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UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

United Kingdom is re-establishing the capability to equip combat aircraft with nuclear weapons and is purchasing twelve American F-35A, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office.
Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase
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Sweden Urges Faster NATO Defense Investment Increase

Nato aims to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. We would have preferred 2030
Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success
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Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

”Congratulations and thank you for your decisive intervention in Iran”. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte praises USA's president Donald Trump – who quickly published his letter
NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia
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NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops
Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague
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Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay
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Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine
New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity
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New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election
Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News
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Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy
Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali
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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran.
Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer
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Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London
NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
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NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

The NATO summit aims for a decision to increase defense expenditures to five percent of GDP by 2035. This summit is about ensuring that NATO is safe not just today, but also in 3
NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending
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NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

The NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague will be a test for the cohesion in the defense alliance. There, the 32 member countries will agree to significantly increase defense spending
Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase
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Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Nato countries are reported to be in agreement to increase defense expenditures to five percent of the states' gross national product. Spain, which opposed the increase, has been exempted from the decision
Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets
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Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets

Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets
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