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Romania

NATO talks Ukraine at scene of one of its most controversial decisions

In 2008, NATO promised that Ukraine and Georgia could join the western military alliance. Russia invaded the latter four months later.

Europe News

Poland's surprise move to reject German air defence system causes stir

Warsaw's suggestion to donate it to Ukraine instead has left Berlin concerned about further NATO involvement in the war in eastern Europe, while domestic critics believe the move was a mistake.

Hungary

Hungary to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden 'in January'

Hungary has repeatedly delayed the ratification process, while at the same time promising they'll get it done.

Turkey

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over 'insulting' images of Erdogan

Images of the Turkish president were displayed by Kurdish activists during a recent protest in Stockholm.

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Sweden

Sweden changes constitution to strengthen its anti-terror law

Sweden votes to amend its constitution to strengthen its anti-terror laws, taking one step closer to joining NATO.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia's new presidency takes office, vows to resolve mounting crises

The politicians inaugurated Wednesday were elected in a 2 October general election.

Europe News

Poland blast 'likely caused' by Ukrainian air defence system - NATO

Jens Stoltenberg will address the press on Wednesday after chairing an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to address the deadly explosion in Poland linked to a Russian-made missile.

Poland

Poland blast: What do we know? What questions remain unanswered?

Tuesday's explosion that killed two people in the village of Przewodów has heightened fears that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread and drag in NATO.

Europe News

Italy is 'fully committed' to Ukraine support, Meloni tells NATO chief

Meloni, who heads Italy’s first far-right-led government since the end of World War II, has strongly backed Ukraine in the war.

Turkey

Sweden will counter terror threat to meet Turkish NATO objections — PM

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was in Ankara to meet President Erdogan of Turkey, which has still not approved NATO accession for Sweden or Finland.

Tech News

Why new technology is NATO's latest defence strategy

We ask NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges David van Weel how the alliance is using technology against its current threats.

Hungary

Hungary and Turkey still blocking Sweden and Finland from NATO

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been in Ankara for talks, with Sweden's new Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson due next week.

Belgium

NATO insists annual nuclear drills are not linked to Russia tensions

The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russian missile strikes & nuclear tensions escalate

Moscow's attacks on Ukrainian cities were a coordinated response to the Kerch bridge attack in Crimea, according to President Putin.

Europe News

Conditions for NATO nuclear weapons use extremely remote - Stoltenberg

Stoltenberg stressed however that there would be "serious consequences" for Russia if it uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Who has nuclear weapons in Europe and where are they?

France, Russia and the Uk are the only European countries to have nuclear weapons. But the US also has about 100 nuclear warheads stored across the continent.

Europe News

Fifteen European countries unite to boost air defence capabilities

Fifteen European countries have united to boost air defence capabilities.

Belgium

Russia recent strikes target Ukrainian 'points of pride', says expert

Increased attacks by Russia on critical Ukrainian national infrastructure were expected following the Kerch bridge strike, Dr Patrick Bury told Euronews.

Europe News

The UK and France pledge to help bolster Ukraine's defence systems

It comes after a wave of missiles hit Ukrainian cities on Monday.

France

France to boost forces on NATO's eastern flank after Russian strikes

The move follows President Macron's announcement of a €100 million arms fund for Ukraine, although some accuse Paris of not doing enough for Ukraine.