Germany hits brakes on Macron’s European dreams
French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger EU may be under threat as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper eurozone integration.
EU tackles tank transport troubles in face of Russia threat
The EU has launched plans to make it easier to move troops and equipment around the bloc as Europe seeks to boost its defences in the face of the growing threat from Russia.
EU doubles Sahel force funding but African leaders issue warning
European leaders have doubled their funding for a force tackling jihadists in the Sahel, but African leaders warn the money must come quickly if it is to be effective.
EU agrees common defence is NATO ‘mission alone’
The transatlantic alliance and the EU agree "the common defence is a NATO mission alone," US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said.
NATO chief warns EU over defence pact
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned the EU its new defence cooperation pact must not undermine the alliance, as US officials voiced fresh concerns.
EU countries sign landmark defence pact
The EU takes step towards closer defence ties, with 23 states signing a landmark pact aimed at boosting cooperation after Brexit as Russia flexes its muscles.