Micael Johansson says region’s industrial strategy should have backing of €100bn rather than the €1.5bn envisaged
New defence secretary John Healey promises to ‘reset’ the country’s relations with European allies
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The possibility that a new administration could weaken security guarantees and increase tariffs on US imports is causing angst in Berlin
Commission president faces uphill battle to deliver on issues such as integrating markets and defence
Extensive satellite use in Ukraine conflict underlines sector’s strategic importance
Also in this newsletter: Milan’s airport officially renamed in honour of controversial ex-premier Berlusconi
Also in this newsletter: What the reshuffle of Europe’s far right means for Giorgia Meloni
How the west’s two most important institutions are withstanding the age of populism
EU’s fourth-biggest economy contributes a lower share of GDP to the military than any other ally
Boris Pistorius’s criticism comes on eve of Nato summit in Washington
Rheinmetall and Leonardo bosses see joint venture paving way for consolidation amid slow progress elsewhere
Growing number of Mittelstand lifts bans on selling to arms industry following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Troop numbers are in decline in the UK, Germany, France and Italy. What might make more people serve?
Focusing on the environment and technology can lay the ground for handling non-military as well as military challenges
Ankara can make a vital contribution as questions loom over the long-term US commitment to the continent’s security
Increased Russian threat prompts move to Swedish-style selective approach to army recruitment
Move follows renewed Russian aerial bombardments leading to nationwide blackouts
Lack of systems required in case of war lays bare vulnerabilities, according to alliance’s own assessments
Europe’s largest ammunition maker agrees deal with Bundesliga club
Also in this newsletter: auditors assess how the EU is faring on artificial intelligence
Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory
Also in this newsletter: Poland and Greece demand a shared EU air defence system
Defence ministry’s proposal draws condemnation from Lithuania and Finland
EU plans to ‘spend more, spend better, spend European’ have rung alarm bells among UK executives
