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Franco-German defence project under strain as Berlin signals possible exit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cast doubt on one of Europe’s most ambitious joint defence projects, suggesting Berlin could ultimately walk away from the Future Combat Air System programme over deepening differences with France.

Radio France Internationale

Thaci urges judges to acquit him in Kosovo war crimes case at The Hague

Hashim Thaci asks international judges to acquit him in his Kosovo war crimes case, as he calls the charges groundless

The Independent UK

Without US military support, we need a European defence union. Here’s what that looks like

The fledgling ‘coalition of the willing’ assembled for Ukraine could form the basis for an urgent European security response, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

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Thousands in Kosovo march against war crimes trials on 18th anniversary of independence declaration

Kosovo has marked the 18th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia with a march in the capital, Pristina

The Independent UK

Starmer’s options in funding a further defence spending rise would be limited

Competing domestic priorities, Treasury borrowing limits and already nervous lenders are among the many obstacles

The Guardian - UK

Germany criticises France's defence spending shortfall, urges Europe to step up

Germany’s foreign minister has criticised France for not spending enough on defence, adding strain to the already tense relationship between the traditional European allies.

Radio France Internationale

Germany calls on France to increase defence spending

Foreign minister puts pressure on Emmanuel Macron amid doubts over US’s commitment to European defence

The Guardian - UK

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Keir Starmer has a unique talent – to alienate absolutely everyone

Who is his constituency now? Not the left or the right – and not the centre any more. That’s why there’s been a nosedive in the polls, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

What next for Greenland and Ukraine? Questions after the Munich security conference

Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved

The Guardian - AU

EU foreign policy chief criticises ‘fashionable euro-bashing’ by US

Kaja Kallas says other countries ‘look up to us’ and rejects idea Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’

The Guardian - UK

Reform and Greens undermining UK commitment to Nato, Cooper says

Foreign secretary says Reform not taking Russian threat seriously while Green leader leaves open possibility of leaving alliance

The Guardian - UK

‘Woke Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says EU’s Kallas after Rubio’s Munich speech – as it happened

EU’s foreign policy chief says many countries still ‘want to join our club’

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: Danish PM believes US president still wants to own Greenland

Mette Frederiksen and her Greenlandic counterpart, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said the pressure on the island’s people was “unacceptable”. Key US politics stories from 14 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Voices: Keir Starmer is right to embrace our European future

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In defence and economics, Britain’s interests lie in closer cooperation with its neighbours

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

UK deploys warships to Arctic as Starmer says Europe must be 'ready to fight'

Prime Minister announces carrier strike group patrol in response to Trump's Greenland threats and warns Russia poses growing threat

The Guardian - UK

Starmer stresses ‘urgency’ of closer defence ties with Europe at Munich conference

The UK prime minister says stronger security relies on greater cooperation and integration across the continent

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio tells Europe Trump expects ‘seriousness and reciprocity’

‘We care deeply about your future and ours,’ says US Secretary of State at Munich Security Conference

Evening Standard

US and Europe ‘will always be intertwined’, Rubio tells security gathering

The US Secretary of State’s address at the Munich Security Conference was a drastic contrast with that made by vice president JD Vance in 2025.

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The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer to call on UK and Europe to step up commitments to Nato

British PM to tell Munich Security Conference that Europe together is ‘sleeping giant’ and will say UK won’t turn away from its allies

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to call for Europe to curb dependence on US at defence summit

The UK must deepen ties with the EU and not ‘surrender’ control by turning inwards, the Prime Minister will say in Munich.

The Times of India

'My insufficient command of English': Mark Rutte explains why he called Trump ‘daddy,' says 'I am living with it'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified his use of the term "Daddy" for Donald Trump, attributing it to a language slip-up during a discussion about Iran's nuclear facilities. Rutte described the remark as unintentional, stemming from his "insufficient command of the English language." He acknowledged Trump's good-natured reaction, noting the…

The Times of India

‘Even US won't be powerful to go alone’: German chancellor calls for revival of trans-Atlantic ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the US and Europe to jointly rebuild trans-Atlantic trust amidst rising global rivalries, warning against isolationism. He emphasized a "new trans-Atlantic partnership," distancing Europe from US "culture wars" and advocating for free trade. Merz highlighted Europe's increased defense spending and commitment to a stronger European…

Evening Standard

Starmer to meet European allies at security conference overshadowed by Trump

The Munich Security Conference takes place at a time when the US is challenging the international order.

The Times of India

Major row over Britain's Nato envoy Angus Lapsley bringing intern girlfriend, half his age, to official residence: 'They are not hiding it'

Britain's ambassador to Nato, Angus Lapsley, has triggered a major diplomatic row after he brought his Italian girlfriend into his official residence in Brussels. The woman is nearly half her age and has been identified as Francesca Cortini, an intern, in reports. They met each other at Nato headquarters in…

The Guardian - UK

Pentagon policy chief tells European Nato members to step up combat capabilities

Elbridge Colby tells meeting in Brussels that US plans to reduce conventional forces in Europe but remains committed to Nato alliance

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