Theo Francken

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken emphasized the importance of transferring operational aircraft to Ukraine.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-06-19

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken emphasized the importance of transferring operational aircraft to Ukraine.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-06-19

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken told GCaptain News that the tanker was redirected to Zeebrugge by an escort and would be seized by Brussels.

Fox News·United States· 2026-03-06

Theo Francken is working with Maxime Prévot on establishing evacuations with military aircraft.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2026-03-04

Belgium’s defence minister, Theo Francken, said on Sunday that special forces assisted by French helicopters boarded the ship in a clandestine operation.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-03-02

Theo Francken stated that without the shadow fleet, Putin cannot wage war against innocent Ukrainians.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-03-02

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense, announced the operation to take control of a tanker belonging to the Russian phantom fleet.

Le Monde·France· 2026-03-01

Theo Francken is the Belgian Minister of Defense who announced the successful operation to intercept the oil tanker.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-03-01

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense, announced that an investigation was initiated regarding the incident aboard the M940 Oostende.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-02-05

Theo Francken clarified that the goal of the European Greenland mission was not to provoke the U.S.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-01-22

Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken does not believe that the United States will attack Greenland.

RBC·Russia· 2026-01-17

Theo Francken stated that Belgium is ready and waiting for a formal request from Copenhagen.

El País·Spain· 2026-01-15

Belgian defence minister Theo Francken said Nato members should 'collaborate, work together and show strength and unity'.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-01-13

Theo Francken advocated for a NATO operation in the Arctic to show strength and unity.

Público·Portugal· 2026-01-12

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warned ahead of the talks that it would be a big mistake to loan the Euroclear cash.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-12-18

Théo Francken is the Belgian Minister of National Defense who participated in the military exercises in Gabon.

Gabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2025-12-04

Theo Francken is the Belgian Minister of Defense who made a joint statement regarding the tragic loss of a soldier.

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·Estonia· 2025-11-30

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense, stated that the recruitment campaign is part of a broader effort to integrate new equipment and expand the military personnel.

Adevărul·Romania· 2025-11-16

Theo Francken is the Belgian Prime Minister who revealed the assistance offered by the USA against drone incursions.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-11-14

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense, suggested that Russia was behind the incursions of drones.

Público·Portugal· 2025-11-11

Theo Francken, the Minister of Defense, encourages young people to consider a military career.

El País·Spain· 2025-11-10

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken acknowledged the serious threat posed by drone incursions.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-11-09

Defence Minister Theo Francken said that drones have become a serious threat affecting civilian infrastructure across multiple European countries.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-11-07

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense, indicated that the recurrence of drone incidents poses a serious threat to national security.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-11-06

Belgium’s defence minister, Theo Francken, told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday the incidents in Belgium appeared to be coordinated to foment disruption.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-11-06

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade, stated that Belgium is considering invoking Article 4 of NATO due to drone flights over its territory.

RBC·Russia· 2025-11-06

Theo Francken is the Belgian Minister of Defense who suggested that incidents may be linked to Russia.

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·Estonia· 2025-11-05

Theo Francken, the Belgian Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade, stated that Belgium is considering invoking Article 4 of NATO due to drones flying over its territory.

RBC·Russia· 2025-11-05

Theo Francken confirmed that the presence of several drones over military airbases in the country was being investigated.

El País·Spain· 2025-11-05

Theo Francken is the Belgian Minister of Defense who commented on the drone sightings over Belgian airports.

Aftenposten·Norway· 2025-11-04