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France launches recruitment campaign for new voluntary national service from 2026

France launches recruitment campaign for new voluntary national service from 2026

Defense minister announces taking of applications for new paid 10-month voluntary national service for 18- to 25-year-olds, limited to domestic deployment

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US, Danish officials to meet for talks on Greenlend: Report
12.01.2026

US, Danish officials to meet for talks on Greenlend: Report

Meeting comes after reports that US President Donald Trump is interested in purchasing Greenland from Denmark

Arctic has become 'front line for strategic competition,' says NATO's top commander in Europe
12.01.2026

Arctic has become 'front line for strategic competition,' says NATO's top commander in Europe

Russian, Chinese vessels increasingly conducting joint patrols in High North, says Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe

Belgian defense chief calls for NATO initiative in Arctic
11.01.2026

Belgian defense chief calls for NATO initiative in Arctic

'This would clearly show Russia and China that Greenland is part of NATO,' says Theo Francken

EU commissioner calls for creation of European Security Council
11.01.2026

EU commissioner calls for creation of European Security Council

Andrius Kubilius highlights need for European unity in defense and strategy

Swedish premier criticizes US over Venezuela, Greenland
11.01.2026

Swedish premier criticizes US over Venezuela, Greenland

US actions threaten smaller nations, warns Ulf Kristersson