Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen urged cooperation ahead of a Nato summit this week

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces a tough challenge keeping the US committed to the alliance, especially with President Trump demanding "loyalty" beyond financial…

With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth…

Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen urged cooperation ahead of a Nato summit this week

Germany leads military spending drive as bigger economies grapple with funding pressures