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Poland

Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons?

Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface.

Europe News

German customs seize Russian 'shadow fleet' ship, local media say

The oil tanker 'Eventin', believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade sanctions, was already towed into safer waters by a German tugboat in January after it was discovered adrift in heavy seas off the Baltic coast.

EuroVerify

Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?

While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to 'theft', the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a thorny one.

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Power plants 'belong to the people of Ukraine'

The fate of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia remains unclear as it is still under Russian control.

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Slovakia

Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as protests threaten pro-Moscow Fico

The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia.

Europe News

Kaja Kallas' €40-billion plan for Ukraine flounders at EU summit

After a summit in Brussels, EU leaders did not endorse the target to mobilise €5 billion to procure 2 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine.

Europe in Motion

Nuclear energy: How much more does the EU need to invest by 2050?

Russia alone is planning as many new nuclear reactors as the entire European Union. Experts say how much the bloc should invest to meet its energy needs.

Europe News

EU leaders reject Putin's demand to halt military aid to Ukraine

Despite Putin's demand, the EU insists Ukraine should have "its own robust military and defence capabilities as an essential component."

Europe News

Ukraine, defence: Here's what leaders discussed at their latest summit

The summit touched upon a wide range of issues, including Russia's war on Ukraine, competitiveness, migration, defence policy and the next EU budget.

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war

Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward peace.

Europe News

Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's vow to stop attacking energy grid

The Ukrainian President described Putin's supposed concession as 'very much at odds with reality'.

World News

European leaders pledge Ukraine support after partial ceasefire deal

Moscow has insisted that military and intelligence aid to Kyiv should be halted in order for a full-30 day ceasefire to be implemented.

Netherlands

How transnational mafiosi became the new generals of hybrid warfare

Europol’s report “EU Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025” spotlights “DNA mutation” of organised crime, an alarming destabilizing factor for democratic political systems through war and new technologies

Europe News

'Russia can't be trusted,' Kallas warns ahead of Trump-Putin call

Vladimir Putin is "presenting demands that are ultimate goals," Kaja Kallas said on Monday in reaction to the Russian leader's pre-conditions to accept the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

The Europe Conversation

Morawiecki: No word that comes from the Kremlin should be trusted

Former Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, points out in an interview with Euronews that the Russians have been able to break all the treaties they have concluded in the past. Therefore - says the politician - all agreements concluded with Russia must be supported by real force.

Europe News

Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense aerial strikes overnight

Moscow released a video on Saturday showing the damaged town of Sudzha, in Russia's Kursk region, and claimed it was retaken by Russian forces on 13 March.

United Kingdom

UK urges Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire in meeting with allies

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed Russia to commit to a ceasefire at a second meeting of allies on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Europe News

Putin guarantees life of Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk if they surrender

Vladimir Putin says he is prepared to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region if they surrender.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's defense against Trump and Putin

In this edition of our weekly talk show, our panel discusses efforts to ramp-up European defense, the escalating trade war with Trump's America and efforts of the European Union to strengthen women's rights.

Europe News

Kallas pitches plan to raise €40 billion in military aid for Ukraine

The new initiative by Kaja Kallas is facing unresolved questions and political resistance that threaten to slow down its approval and roll-out.