Germany

Germany continues its military transformation with record 2026 defense spending, expanded NATO commitments, and a new military service system requiring registration of 18‑year‑old men from 2026. Berlin maintains major support for Ukraine and strengthens its eastern flank presence amid ongoing regional security tensions.

Europe faces jet fuel shortages within six weeks as Iran war disrupts supply

IEA warns flight cancellations could begin soon if Strait of Hormuz remains closed to oil shipments

By Alex Thompson

/ 16 Apr 2026

Europe faces jet fuel shortages within six weeks as Iran war disrupts supply

NATO allies refuse to join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France propose intervention only after fighting ends as Trump acts unilaterally

By Alex Thompson

/ 13 Apr 2026

NATO allies refuse to join US blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Trump signals NATO withdrawal over European refusal on Iran operations

President ties alliance membership to warship deployment demands as Britain's Daily Telegraph reports interview remarks

By Elena Kowalski

/ 1 Apr 2026

Trump signals NATO withdrawal over European refusal on Iran operations

Trump questions fundamental US commitment to NATO over Iran war

President declares America doesn't "have to be there for NATO" amid fourth week of allied resistance to Strait of Hormuz demands

By Elena Kowalski

/ 28 Mar 2026

Trump questions fundamental US commitment to NATO over Iran war

Rubio projects war with Iran will end within weeks

Secretary of State provides first official US timeline as strikes continue and diplomatic channels face mounting obstacles

By Layla Hassan

/ 27 Mar 2026

Rubio projects war with Iran will end within weeks

NATO completes full withdrawal from Iraq advisory mission

Alliance relocates several hundred personnel to Naples amid escalating Iran conflict attacks

By Elena Kowalski

/ 21 Mar 2026

NATO completes full withdrawal from Iraq advisory mission

Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" and alliance a "paper tiger" after refusal to join Iran war

President escalates criticism of European partners who declined Strait of Hormuz deployment requests

By Viktor Petersen

/ 20 Mar 2026

Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" and alliance a "paper tiger" after refusal to join Iran war

Europe's divided response exposes strategic incoherence as Iran conflict intensifies

France and UK reinforce regional presence while Germany withdraws troops, revealing fundamental tensions within EU security policy

By Elena Kowalski

/ 6 Mar 2026

Europe's divided response exposes strategic incoherence as Iran conflict intensifies

Germany opens talks with France on European nuclear deterrent

Berlin engages Macron's offer as doubts about American security commitment reach historic levels

By Elena Kowalski

/ 13 Feb 2026

Germany opens talks with France on European nuclear deterrent

Two shipyard workers arrested for sabotaging German warships in Hamburg

International investigation uncovers severe damage to naval corvettes involving abrasive materials, punctured water lines, and disabled electronics

By Elena Kowalski

/ 4 Feb 2026

Two shipyard workers arrested for sabotaging German warships in Hamburg

Germany arrests five in suspected Russian state-backed sanctions evasion network

Prosecutors identified at least 24 different EU-sanctioned Russian defense companies as recipients

By Elena Kowalski

/ 2 Feb 2026

Germany arrests five in suspected Russian state-backed sanctions evasion network

Europe explores shared nuclear deterrent as transatlantic security doubts deepen

German Chancellor Merz signals historic policy shift, proposing European nuclear umbrella to complement U.S. security guarantee amid growing alliance uncertainty

By Elena Kowalski

/ 29 Jan 2026

Europe explores shared nuclear deterrent as transatlantic security doubts deepen