SPIEGEL
Coverage of SPIEGEL in the Nexus archive.
- Der Außenkanzler in der Krise. Mit Marina Kormbaki
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz experienced a historic defeat in the UN Security Council election, losing to Austria and Portugal. The article discusses potential reasons for Germany's loss and analytical errors, as explored in a podcast with SPIEGEL journalist Marina Kormbaki and moderator Gordon Repinski at the EU-Westbalkan-Gipfel in Montenegro.
- US tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces
The U.S. has urged European NATO allies and Canada to increase their contributions of manned and unmanned aircraft and naval vessels to the NATO Force Model as Washington reduces its own military assets in the region. The shift follows a Trump administration decision to scale back U.S. forces available for NATO crisis response, with NATO officials stating no defense gaps are expected as allies step in.
- Report: US to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis
The U.S. plans to reduce military support to NATO in crises, cutting strategic bombers, fighter jets, warships, and refueling aircraft. Tensions stem from President Trump's criticism of European allies' defense spending and actions, including his Greenland ambitions and withdrawal threats. NATO acknowledges over-reliance on U.S. contributions and plans to reorganize responsibilities as European nations invest more in defense.