On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies ...

Germany could approve a fund to boost defence spending before the outgoing parliament steps down next month, while leaving ...

Which is why Merz's idea of reshaping policies vis-à-vis security is worth cherishing for not only his own country but also ...

Sir Keir Starmer must offer Europe the protection of Britain’s nuclear weapons amid fears of Donald Trump scaling back ...

Should the UK and Europe step away from Nato – and US influence? Join The Independent Debate - THE INDEPEDENT DEBATE: As ...

Germany now faces a change of government, with conservative Christian Democratic Union party chief Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. What's next for Germany's foreign and security ...

Britain and Germany finally admit the low state of their militaries.

A sense of urgency is rising as parties on the extreme right and left may be able to block defense spending when Germany’s ...

Shares in Germany's Rheinmetall have soared 57% this year, while BAE Systems is up 17% and France's Thales has gained 22%.

Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz last week said the UK and France should discuss whether their nuclear protection ...

Despite significant gains for the far right, the election may just result in a German government able to take on a leadership role in Europe.

Germany's mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country's national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an ...