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Europeans and their willing partners can build a credible deterrent signal, but they need to change track and recalibrate expectations. An effective in-country reassurance force is a long shot, but it has become the improbable yard stick European action is being measured against.Europeans could arguably be more effective and credible through a combination of other components.

The problems with European Security Guarantees for Ukraine

The coalition of the willing has raised unrealistic expectations about its support for Ukraine, setting itself up for failure. To build a credible deterrent and contain Russia, Europeans and partners must revise their approach and help Trump strengthen his negotiating position

"Discussions are ongoing among Allies regarding The Hague Summit and I wouldn’t want to get ahead of any conversations taking place," a senior US official said, though they did not respond to Euractiv’s question on the US stance. "Regarding Ukraine, all Allies agree that the death and destruction must stop. President Trump wants to promote peace, and at his direction we are ready to provide the decisive leadership necessary to reach a sustainable resolution," they added.

US keeps NATO allies in the dark on Russia relations

“We don’t talk about it,” one source revealed

Mitsotakis’ announcement follows his recent visit to Israel, where he discussed potential joint weapons production projects with executives from three major Israeli defense companies. His push for industrial cooperation aligns with a recent directive from Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who called for Greek industry participation in at least 25% of all future defense projects.

Greece unveils 12-year defense plan

Policies aim to modernize military forces while strengthening the local armaments sector

Europe’s lack of investment in military capabilities has contributed to US frustrations. Trump’s push for Greenland reflects Washington’s view that Denmark and Europe failed to take the island’s security seriously. Though the US-led NATO was given the main security responsibility, the EU’s reliance on soft power, such as prioritising climate change and regional cooperation, left the region vulnerable.

The Great Game for the Arctic

As Trump revives his push for Greenland and Russia expands its Arctic presence, has Europe underestimated the region’s strategic importance?

“A certain number of magistrates do not need instructions" to try to prevent her from taking office as President of France, she added. "From the very first hours [of the trial], I understood that we would be judged unfairly.”

Marine Le Pen takes aim at the judiciary

Le Pen again slammed what she called a “political decision” in last night’s televised address

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The airport itself was designed in the 1930s to offer air transport to the British customers who flocked to Le Touquet. It is located 3 km east-south-east of the city of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage on the coast of northern France. The airport has made the international news on 2 May 1981 when an Aer Lingus flight carrying 108 passengers and crew was hijacked on a flight from Dublin to Heathrow.

Analyses

Entente cordial – airport style

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

A French regional airport is about to experience what is called “a turning point in its history.”

Will Germany’s new government tackle the key economic challenges?

Monday, March 31, 2025

Germany faces a host of challenges, necessitating a strategic vision that strengthens growth and charts a path to future prosperity

Brief history of ballistic missile defense and current programs in the United States

Friday, March 28, 2025

A Brief History of Ballistic Missile Defense.Adapted from "The Persistence of the Missile Defense Illusion," presented at a conference in Como, Italy, 2-4 July 1998