Europe News Europe needs to do more for defence, Finnish President tells Euronews "It is in our vested self-interest to promote and spend more on defence," Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells Euronews. 14/01/2025
The Europe Conversation Bernard Phelan recounts harrowing experiences as state hostage in Iran Held hostage in Iran for over 220 days, Bernard Phelan endured harsh conditions and witnessed executions, ultimately being released in May 2023 after diplomatic efforts. 14/01/2025
The Europe Conversation 'Temporary solution for Ukraine might look like East and West Germany', says Klaus Welle The former Director General of the European Parliament, Klaus Welle, thinks that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is the most likely short-term solution to the war in Ukraine. 26/12/2024
The Europe Conversation 'If we wish for peace, we have to prepare for war', says Finnish MP for Arctic Circle Two years ago, Finland was a non-aligned, militarily neutral country. 19/12/2024
Europe News Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense. 16/12/2024
The Europe Conversation Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović touts Nato membership for Ukraine President of Montenegro said he 'believes every nation has its right to choose its future' and that Ukraine would eventually become a NATO member. 12/12/2024
Europe News President Milatović: Montenegro aims to join EU by 2028 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Jakov Milatović calls EU enlargement an insurance policy for "the security of the European continent". 07/12/2024
The Europe Conversation 'Shocking' levels of democratic backsliding across Europe - ex-Justice Commissioner Jourová Outgoing Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová told The Europe Conversation its “shocking” how some EU countries are replicating illiberal laws of others. 05/12/2024
Radio Schuman Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement? Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement. 05/12/2024
The Europe Conversation NATO cyber expert says Russian interference growing across Europe Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert. 28/11/2024
Europe News Brussels warns Orbán: it's your duty to comply with ICC warrants Ignoring an arrest warrant by the ICC would breach international obligations and damage Hungary's reputation, Věra Jourová told Euronews. 22/11/2024
The Europe Conversation Former EU Commission president says Putin told him of his intentions Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure. 21/11/2024
Europe News Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states. 13/11/2024
Europe News Barroso calls for Ukraine support, but 'nobody believes it will get back Crimea' In an exclusive interview with Euronews, José Manuel Durão Barroso recalls how EU leaders struggled to come up with a common response to Russia's invasion of Crimea and what Vladimir Putin told him in private. 13/11/2024
The Europe Conversation Sinkevičius: Russia tapped into North Korea to boost its failing army The conscription of around 10,000 North Korean troops to fight on Ukrainian soil means Putin is under less pressure to replace the approximately 1000 troops Russia is losing on the battlefield daily. 08/11/2024
The Europe Conversation Everyone will be watching Trump post-election, expert says Dr Ian Lesser of the German Marshall Fund says everyone is extra vigilant following attempts to over throw the 2020 election results. And although risks of this have grown, 'everyone is watching' he tells the Europe Conversation. 31/10/2024
The Europe Conversation Ukraine must be allowed into NATO, Lithuanian defence minister says Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews' The Europe Conversation that Ukraine's path to NATO membership should not be in doubt. 24/10/2024
Europe News Lithuanian Defence Minister says Ukraine should be in NATO Lithuania's Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Euronews that letting Ukraine into NATO is the only way to prevent Russian aggression, as Ukraine's Western allies are hesitant about allowing the war-torn country in the alliance. 22/10/2024
Europe News Ukraine's struggle with weapon supply hampers battlefield efforts Ukraine is actively recruiting more men and women but needs more weapons, Oleksandr Korniyenko, the first deputy chairperson of the parliament in Kyiv, told Euronews. 21/10/2024
Europe News Saudi crown prince to attend EU-Gulf Cooperation Summit in Brussels Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and other Gulf leaders will be in Brussels for the first EU–Gulf Cooperation Summit, focusing on trade, security, and Middle East peace. 15/10/2024