Jacopo Barigazzi

Renew MEP says Belarus is testing the bloc's “position and response,” and that Brussels must “send a clear message” to Minsk.

Some leaders have called on new European Council president to help rein in her power grabs.

Some leaders have called on new European Council president to help rein in her power grabs.

The EU’s diplomatic service called for the release of Mikalai Khilo, who received a four-year sentence.

“We need 27 European armies that are capable and can effectively work together to deter our rivals and defend Europe,” says Kaja Kallas.

Higher defense spending will not be financed by cutting the welfare state but by combining national and EU money, Dovilė Šakalienė told POLITICO.

European diplomats fear a Trumpian strategy of spurning the EU and playing “divide and rule” among the member countries.

Member countries should “unite our defense efforts in space” Andrius Kubilius says.

Antonio Tajani says the new U.S. president can be dealt with, and that he’s unlikely to invade Greenland.

During Monday’s informal summit, EU leaders will talk about European defense — but Donald Trump’s shadow will loom large.