LISBON (Reuters) - The 23 EU members who also belong to NATO are likely to agree to raise the defence spending target above the current 2% of national output at a June summit of the alliance that will set a new level, European Council President Antonio Costa said.

Japan launched its NATO mission in Brussels, according to a statement Thursday by the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen agreed at a meeting on Tuesday that allies need to focus on strengthening defences in the Arctic, a source familiar with the talks told Reuters.

European nations are funding a controversial United Nations group linked to Palestinian terrorism — while shirking their obligations to NATO, records show.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb shares insights into their nations’ security policies and the challenges posed by Russia - Anadolu Ajansı

European leaders convened in Davos to address the evolving security dynamics in Europe, underscoring the need for increased military investment, NATO

Japan has formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tensions from Russia, China and North Korea. Previously, the Japanese embassy in Belgium also covered NATO.

Retired Defence Chief Angus Campbell will be Australia’s next ambassador to Belgium. This diplomatic role will also see Campbell as Australia’s representative to NATO, the European Union (EU) and Luxembourg. This will put him at the centre of long-running free trade talks with the EU.

NATO's Mark Rutte warns that a Russian win in Ukraine would greatly elevate the cost of restoring global military deterrence.

Today I announce the appointment of General (Rtd) Angus Campbell AO as Australia's next Ambassador to Belgium. General Campbell has also been nominated as the Ambassador to the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Luxembourg.

On January 23, 2025 in Davos (Switzerland), the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne, will host the annual Ukrainian Breakfast discussion, their traditional event, which takes place on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Baltic nations push for a significant increase in EU defense funding to address urgent military investments and enhance collective security against Russia.