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European countries debating new defence approach

Published 1 month ago
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NATO leaders are taking stock after the weekend's Munich Security Conference exposed frictions in the transatlantic alliance.

European countries are debating how they will better defend themselves if they can no longer rely on the US.

Germany has called on its neighbours to spend more on defence, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering a significant increase.

With President Donald Trump's threats of taking over Greenland still hanging in the air, and the war in Ukraine nearing its fourth year, Europe is facing an uncertain future.

  • Guest: Baiba Braže, Latvia's minister of foreign affairs
  • Producer: Pip Cook
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