Donald Trump has frequently spoken about the need for NATO allies to increase the amount they spend on defense.

President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told members of the security alliance to boost defense spending or prepare to learn Russian. Speaking at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Monday Rutte told European lawmakers that they have to urgently ...

Anders Vistisen, a Danish conservative member of the European Parliament, said he has no regrets about telling Donald Trump to “f**k off” over the U.S. president’s talk about America somehow taking control of Greenland, which for centuries has been part of the Danish kingdom.

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Monday the alliance's military capability targets may require members to spend as much as 3.7% of GDP on defence but this figure could be reduced with innovation and joint procurement.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stressed in his conversation with European Parliament members that he believes defence spending at a level of 2% is insufficient to ensure the safety of allies in the next four to five years.

In this edition, we hear how Austria is on the cusp of crowning a far-right leader, and examine NATO chief Mark Rutte's plans to mend relations with the EU. #BrusselsMyLove

Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing that world events could consign them to the “history books”.

The European Union wants to bolster defence in face of Russia's aggression on Ukraine and growing US demands for greater European financial support for NATO. #EuDecoded

Trump expects Washington's NATO allies to spend more on bombs and bullets, but nations are reluctant to boost spending.

Current and former European and U.S. officials have raised concerns about some of Trump’s picks for top intelligence posts.