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Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

Rutte Praises Trump's Intervention in Iran as a Great Success

Tue 24 Jun 2025 17:13 CEST

”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

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Tue 24 Jun 2025 10:09 CEST

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

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

Tue 24 Jun 2025 09:02 CEST

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

NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

NATO Summit to Focus on Increasing Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035

Mon 23 Jun 2025 15:13 CEST

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

NATO Summit in The Hague to Test Alliance Unity and Defense Spending

Mon 23 Jun 2025 06:34 CEST

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

Sun 22 Jun 2025 18:11 CEST

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

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Spain Opposes New NATO Defense Spending Targets

Thu 19 Jun 2025 14:40 CEST

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

NATO Chief Confident in Agreement on Increased Defense Spending

Fri 13 Jun 2025 11:40 CEST

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is quite certain that NATO countries will back a significantly increased defence expenditure target at the summit in The Hague after Midsummer. It looks like we will be able to reach an agreement in The Hague, he said at a press conference in Stockholm

Kristersson on Iran-Israel Conflict: Sweden on Alert

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Kristersson on Iran-Israel Conflict: Sweden on Alert

Fri 13 Jun 2025 10:11 CEST

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that the government and authorities are on their toes when it comes to potential spreading effects from the attacks between Israel and Iran. We currently have no signs that anything serious is directed specifically at Sweden

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

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Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Thu 12 Jun 2025 07:51 CEST

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Visit Sweden Friday

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Visit Sweden Friday

Wed 11 Jun 2025 16:21 CEST

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

Mon 9 Jun 2025 16:38 CEST

Canada will this year reach Nato's defence spending target of 2 percent of GDP, the country's prime minister says.

Nato Chief Calls for 400% Boost in Air and Missile Defense

Nato Chief Calls for 400% Boost in Air and Missile Defense

Mon 9 Jun 2025 12:12 CEST

Nato chief Mark Rutte demands an increase of 400 percent for air and missile defense to counter the threat from Russia.

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Budget Target

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NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Budget Target

Thu 5 Jun 2025 10:47 CEST

Nato chief Mark Rutte is now officially proposing 5 percent as the new budget target for the defense, divided into 3. 5 percent traditional defense and 1

NATO Allies Pledge Ships and Billions in Support to Ukraine

NATO Allies Pledge Ships and Billions in Support to Ukraine

Wed 4 Jun 2025 11:54 CEST

Ukraine's friends do not betray, the countries in the Ramstein group promise after yet another meeting at Nato headquarters. Ships, drones and "billions" in new support are promised - and also an invitation to Nato's summit in The Hague

Trump Attends NATO Summit in The Hague Focusing on Membership Fees

Trump Attends NATO Summit in The Hague Focusing on Membership Fees

Tue 3 Jun 2025 20:29 CEST

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is traveling to The Hague when the Nato military alliance is holding a summit, the White House announces.

Ukraine and Russia Prepare New Prisoner Exchanges After Istanbul Talks

Ukraine and Russia Prepare New Prisoner Exchanges After Istanbul Talks

Mon 2 Jun 2025 08:40 CEST

Monday's meeting between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul ended after an hour, further prisoner exchanges between the countries are now being prepared. At the same time, Ukraine's President Zelenskyj is requesting further support from his allies at a meeting in Vilnius

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Fri 16 May 2025 11:05 CEST

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey

Germany Plans to Meet Trump's NATO Defense Spending Goal

Germany Plans to Meet Trump's NATO Defense Spending Goal

Thu 15 May 2025 17:52 CEST

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

NATO to Set New Defense Spending Targets, Sweden Backs Ukraine's NATO Aspirations

Thu 15 May 2025 13:28 CEST

Already in a month, NATO will be able to make decisions on significantly increased targets for defense expenditures, promises Secretary-General Mark Rutte. Sweden is simultaneously standing up for Ukraine's continued NATO dream

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Thu 15 May 2025 09:52 CEST

It is up to proof for Russia if they truly want to have any talks, notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). More sanctions are announced

Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Estonia's Attempt to Board Sanctioned Ship

Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Estonia's Attempt to Board Sanctioned Ship

Thu 15 May 2025 06:08 CEST

When Estonia wanted to inspect a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet", Russia sent a fighter plane to the area, according to the Estonian government. "Completely unacceptable", explains Estonia's foreign minister

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Trump Pushes NATO Defense Spending Target to 5 Percent

Wed 14 May 2025 05:30 CEST

Donald Trump seems to get what he wants in Nato when number tricks push up the defence target to 5 percent. The military alliance is meeting now – possibly with Trump himself present

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

NATO Chief Proposes 5% Defense Spending Goal by 2032

Fri 9 May 2025 18:11 CEST

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants the member countries to agree on increasing their defense expenditures to 5 percent of GDP at the summit in June. The goal is to be achieved by 2032