Defence

Bulgarian election delivers hung parliament

Bulgarian ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov’s conservative, pro-EU GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria) party garnered approximately 25% of the…

2 months ago

Croatia, Serbia bring back national service

Croatia and Serbia have both announced plans to reintroduce compulsory military service, saying it is necessary to strengthen national defence…

3 months ago

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland to ask EU to cofund ‘Baltic Defence Line’

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland are seeking EU financial support for a coordinated network of military fortifications along their borders…

3 months ago

CEE think tank envisages ‘pivotal role’ for region

The incoming EU administration should ensure that countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) lever more influence in the bloc,…

3 months ago

Rheinmetall to build EUR 180mn factory in Lithuania

Germany’s Rheinmetall will spend more than EUR 180mn on an ammunition manufacturing facility in Lithuania, the Lithuanian Economy and Innovation…

4 months ago

Poland unveils massive transport, energy, defence plans under 2025 budget

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to tackle inflation, drive record economic growth, and bolster key investments in energy and…

4 months ago

South Korea influence grows in CEE defence

As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in…

4 months ago