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Starmer: Britain’s ‘Brexit years’ are over and we need Europe, not Donald Trump

After the US president rocked the continent with his threat to take Greenland, the prime minister praises Europe as a ‘sleeping giant’

The Independent UK

NATO chief blasts Europe’s defense hopes in one brutal word, confirming they are totally reliant on the US for key capabilities

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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

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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.

Evening Standard

'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

Rubio skips Berlin Format talks on Ukraine in Munich

Russia's war on Ukraine is at the top of this year's agenda at the Munich Security Conference, with European leaders trying to keep the United States involved in efforts to reach a just peace deal.

Euronews

NATO deploys ‘Arctic Sentry’ to Greenland, to appease or perhaps distract Trump

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UK and Europe depend on each other for security, Starmer says at Munich summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz met at the Munich Security Conference.

The Independent UK

No UK security without Europe, Starmer says at Munich summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz met at the Munich Security Conference.

Evening Standard

US ‘not powerful enough to go it alone’, Merz tells Munich conference

German chancellor rebuts idea of American unilateralism and says ‘democracies have partners and allies’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer joins Ukraine talks with Rubio and Zelensky at security summit

Efforts to end the war are high on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference.

Evening Standard

'EU energy infrastructure is as vulnerable as European defence,' industry warns

Industry bosses warn Europe's energy infrastructure is as vulnerable as the continent's security after a series of attacks and sabotage to networks.

Euronews

No, Trump hasn't threatened a 250% tariff on Norway over Olympic gold medals

A viral claim that Trump is slapping heavy tariffs on Norwegian salmon because of the amount of Winter Olympic gold medals the country is winning is fabricated.

Euronews

US has ‘squandered’ its claim to world leadership under Trump, German chancellor Merz suggests

Friedrich Merz was speaking on the first day of the Munich Security Conference, being held in the shadow of Donald Trump’s global influence

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The Independent UK

German chancellor issues powerful Nato warning to US

German chancellor Friedrich Merz has proclaimed that the rules-based international order is “over” in stark opening remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, 13 February.

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…

Euronews

Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to

Trump is alienating the US from the West, while the threat from Russia is becoming ever more real. Even without the US, Europe could secure its defence independently in the future, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy Karl-Heinz Kamp writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

The Guardian - AU

Macron swipes at Trump tariffs and Greenland threats; Zelenskyy has strong words for Russia – as it happened

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'Under destruction': Europe's future security in question at Munich conference

Global movers and shakers are gathering in southern Germany for the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), which opens on Friday in the shadow of what its own report calls an international order “under destruction”.

The Guardian - UK

Democrats at Munich security summit to urge Europe to stand up to Trump

European leaders divided over how far to accommodate Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’ politics and foreign policy

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…

Euronews

French Defence Minister questions whether Russia ‘really wants peace’ with Ukraine

The French Defence Minister told Euronews that, based on what she witnessed on a recent visit to Ukraine, she questioned whether Russia wants peace. She emphasised, however, the importance of continued dialogue with Moscow.

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

Euronews

'NATO 3.0': US and Europe appear to agree rebalancing of power is needed

Washington wants to focus more on other theatres, while Europeans are wary of the mercurial nature of the current US administration.

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