France and Germany are considering a major overhaul of the EU’s diplomatic service (EEAS), arguing it is too slow, fragmented, and ineffective in responding to today’s geopolitical crises.
Some proposals would reduce the powers of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and shift responsibilities back to the European Commission, the Council, and national governments.
Source: FT
⚡🇩🇪🇪🇺🇷🇺 We must be ready to fight: Germany warns Europe must prepare for possible Russian attack by 2029
Germany’s army chief has warned that NATO must be ready for a potential Russian attack by 2029 or even earlier, saying there is broad allied intelligence consensus that Moscow could regain the capability to strike NATO territory within the next few years. He stressed that Europe must urgently strengthen readiness, weapons production, and combat preparedness as Russia continues rebuilding its military despite heavy losses in Ukraine.
Officials say the warning highlights growing concern inside NATO that Russia could test the alliance before the end of the decade, pushing Europe into accelerated rearmament plans.
Source: POLITICO
⚡️🇨🇳🇯🇵 CHINA RAISES CONCERNS OVER JAPAN MILITARY BUILDUP
Chinese Foreign Ministry says opposition to militarism is the “common will of the international community.”
Beijing claims Japan is presenting itself as a pacifist nation while steadily expanding its military capabilities, pointing to rising defense spending, growing weapons exports, stronger offensive systems, and discussions around revising its pacifist constitutional constraints.
China warns that these moves indicate a shift in Japan’s post war security stance and urges continued global attention to regional military developments.