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NATO ministers meet as US plans to pull away from European security

Published on 21/05/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 NATO foreign affairs ministers are meeting in Sweden for a two-day summit amid uncertain times for the alliance. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top of ministers’ minds is an announcement by the Trump administration that it will incrementally withdraw the US from European security, meaning its support…

German state to secure 40% stake in KNDS weapons firm, sources say

Published on 21/05/2026 – 5:34 GMT+2 The German state is seeking a 40% stake in the tank and weapons maker KNDS, government sources familiar with the matter revealed to AFP on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to an “agreement reached regarding the state’s participation in KNDS”, this stake is to start…