Trump’s Greenland threats push Europe toward divorcing America
With NATO thrown into question, some officials see the “coalition of the willing” as the basis for a new alliance without the U.S.
António Costa says US security concerns will be resolved within NATO
The President of the European Council emphasised that “there is no one who has any reason not to believe that NATO is capable of defending every centimetre of its territory”.
Nuno Melo declines to comment on possible deployment of Portuguese troops to Greenland
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US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the United States intends to take control of Greenland, “one way or another”.
What if it were here?
What if it were in the Azores? In recent days, voices of several European leaders have begun to be heard raising a question that for a long time seemed unutterable: what can each country do about foreign military bases installed on its territory? What room for manoeuvre exists when those bases become associated with strategic decisions that the State itself does not control, does not decide on, or does not recognise as its own?
"SAFE funds could reach the Government in the coming weeks or months"
European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius conducted his first official visit to Portugal, meeting Defence Minister Nuno Melo and Education Minister Fernando Alexandre to discuss defence and space policy. He signalled that SAFE funds could reach the Portuguese government in the coming weeks or months, prompting analytical questions about budget timing, allocation between defence and civil space programmes, and coordination between national ministries and EU institutions. The visit underlined the need for clear planning to integrate incoming EU funding with Portugal’s defence and space policy priorities.
Strategic importance of Lajes Air Base reiterated at Portugal–US meeting
At the Portugal–United States meeting, participants reiterated the strategic importance of Lajes Air Base in the Azores for defence and transatlantic operations.
Nuno Melo says he hopes the US will 'behave like allies'
Emphasising his desire for peace, the Portuguese defence minister said that 'the United States is a fundamental ally in NATO' and added he hopes 'that this can continue to be so for many good years to come'.
This is the army's plan to prepare Portugal for high-intensity warfare
Forget the blue helmets and stabilisation missions. The world has changed, and the Portuguese Army is preparing an internal overhaul to keep pace with the new geopolitical reality.
Army assesses artillery system coming to Portugal
Military personnel observed operations in Romania involving the French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzer.
Ukraine's allies reach deal on binding security guarantees
The 35 countries that make up the Coalition of the Willing, including Portugal, signed the Paris declaration that holds them responsible for defending Ukraine in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
Greenland. European allies warn 'adversary' Trump
Portugal and other countries join forces in the defence of Denmark's autonomous territory to 'deter adversaries'. Also: the man who will lead the transition in Venezuela. Analysis by Bruno Cardoso Reis.
Montenegro tells "all allies" the circumstances under which it would agree to send Portuguese troops to Ukraine
“Portugal will always live up to its responsibilities,” says the Portuguese prime minister after a high-level meeting
Eight NATO countries issue joint statement defending Greenland
Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and Denmark reacted to the escalation in rhetoric by the United States concerning Greenland.