Diplomats are urging Brussels to prioritise US security relations and put contentious trade decisions on hold
Incident is latest spat between Nato allies since Donald Trump outlined ambitions to take over Arctic island
Also in this newsletter: more staff, less red tape for EU trade tsar in a hurry
Despite record defence spending, private groups are losing out to a state weapons giant and US suppliers
US president signals frustration with Kremlin even as his administration makes overtures towards Russia
Also in this newsletter: Netcompany chief urges Europe to take advantage of ‘digital awakening’
Pedro Sánchez responds to pressure from Donald Trump after years of under-investment in Spanish military
Key to alliance’s anti-missile shield, Rota is among 38 bases across Europe at risk of a withdrawal by Washington
Budget minister says country will meet this year’s target but an increase will take its toll on welfare system
Alliance to use artificial intelligence developed by company of prominent Donald Trump backer
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s new ombudsman probes ‘revolving doors’
Military aid work at Jasionka base to be handed over to Poland and other Nato allies
Defence minister sees need to avoid disorganised shift that Russia could exploit
Mark Rutte gives reassurance there are no plans for ‘sudden draw down’ of American presence
Also in this newsletter: First shots fired in the EU’s big budget debate
Officials examine use of command and control systems and early warning aircraft
Chief executive Daniel Metzler says flight demonstrates company’s capability
Opposition leader vows to overturn rule barring $1.8tn fund from holding stakes in defence sector if her party wins election
Also in this newsletter: Should regional development funds be redeployed for defence?
Visit by US vice-president comes as Danish PM says Donald Trump is putting ‘unacceptable pressure’ on the island
UK, France, Germany and Nordics among countries engaged in informal discussions over a managed transfer
Nato members say they need to defend ‘vulnerable eastern flank’ with Russia and Belarus
France’s president opens debate over using country’s atomic arsenal as a deterrent against Russia if US scales back its presence
Not all will be willing to put troops on the ground, British officials admit
New Canadian prime minister cites Nato’s mutual defence doctrine during visit to London
