Europe News Russia building up Arctic assets near Finnish border, minister warns Arctic security is paramount for European stability, Finland's defence minister told Euronews in a wide-ranging interview. He added talk of European nuclear deterrence is welcome but cannot replace NATO yet. 16/02/2026
Europe News Rubio tells Europe Washington does not need vassals, but strong allies The top US diplomat says Washington wants stronger allies in Europe who take more responsibility, as he met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Sunday. Slovakia is the first stop of his two-nation tour of central Europe, which will also feature a visit to Hungary. 15/02/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen calls to define European mutual defence, rebukes Rutte Von der Leyen pushed back on comments made by NATO chief Rutte suggesting Europe cannot guarantee its security without the United States. The Commission President said the picture is more complex - and she made it clear to her 'dear friend Mark' in rebuke. 14/02/2026
Europe News Merz warns Munich Security Conference freedom 'is no longer a given' Speaking at the opening of three days of high-stakes diplomacy, the German Chancellor delivered a stark diagnosis of a global order "under destruction". 13/02/2026
Europe News Munich Security Conference 2026: Macron says Europe 'must act proudly' Follow our live blog as we bring you updates for three days of talks on global security, war in Ukraine and the future of transatlantic relations. 13/02/2026
World News Euroviews. Europe can defend itself against Russia without the US if it wants to Trump is alienating the US from the West, while the threat from Russia is becoming ever more real. Even without the US, Europe could secure its defence independently in the future, former President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy Karl-Heinz Kamp writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 13/02/2026
Europe News 'NATO 3.0': US & Europe appear to agree rebalancing of power is needed Washington wants to focus more on other theatres, while Europeans are wary of the mercurial nature of the current US administration. 12/02/2026
Europe News NATO defence ministers insist Ukraine, not Arctic, is top priority The row over Greenland last month had sparked fears the 70-year-old military alliance could implode, but allies now appear to be getting back to business as usual. 12/02/2026
Europe News NATO rejects claim ‘Arctic Sentry’ is a rebrand to appease Trump A NATO military officer argued that Arctic Sentry shows the alliance is "trying to get ahead" of threats in the region. 11/02/2026
Estonia Estonian intelligence report says Russia has no plans to attack soon Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annual security assessment report on the threat Russia poses to the region and NATO. 11/02/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: Macron calls for more EU common debt; Merz pushes back Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. 11/02/2026
Europe News US expected to reassure allies over limiting NATO troop withdrawal The US is expected to commit to limiting the number of troops it will withdraw from NATO territory at a meeting of defence ministers Thursday. NATO is also due to announce plans for Arctic Sentry military mission to the High North in response to threats from Russia and China. 11/02/2026
Europe News NATO allies are increasingly using reservists. Here's why For governments, reservists come with three key benefits: they create mass, carry skills that can be difficult to find in the military, and build a bridge to civilian society. The goal? Boosting resilience. 10/02/2026
Europe News France launches Orion 26, its biggest army drill since the Cold War Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats. 09/02/2026
World News Greece and France charge suspects in separate China-linked spy cases Greek and French authorities probe alleged Chinese espionage targeting NATO tech, satellite data and military secrets, raising fears of wider spy networks. 06/02/2026
Europe News Melting ice, rising risks: Why the Arctic is key to Europe's security Western allies lack military capabilities that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic and keep Russia in check in an area that spans about 4% of the Earth's surface. 05/02/2026