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Europe News

The Brief: Counterterrorism and tax havens

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

05/12/2017

Europe News

EU-NATO push for anti-terror cooperation

As the so-called Islamic State loses ground in the Middle East, NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels are pushing for closer counterterrorism measures with the European Union.

05/12/2017

North Korea

North Korea blames US for ‘nuclear war mania’

Pyongyang slams a US military drill in the region as a provocation that could push the world to the brink of nuclear war.

03/12/2017

Romania

Romania set to take delivery of new missile defence system

The 3.9 billion euro deal is one of the country’s most expensive military acquisitions.

25/10/2017

World News

Romania takes key role as NATO prepares to face off with Russia

Is Romania ready to deal with challenges from the east, and can it defend NATO's south-eastern border?

17/10/2017

Philippines

Russia is giving 6,000 guns to the Philippines, Duterte reveals

Donation follows gift of arms from China as Duterte seeks to bypass US.

11/10/2017

Economy

BAE Systems to shed 2000 British jobs

In a severe blow to the UK manufacturing sector and skills pool BAE Systems is laying off 2000 workers.

10/10/2017

Spain

What would a Catalonian army look like (and does every state need one)?

Carles Puigdemont says an independent Catalonia would need a military, but not everyone agrees.

07/09/2017

Sweden

What kind of conflict is Sweden preparing for?

Sweden is shifting its military capacity from peacekeeping to defence.

04/09/2017

Russia

Relics of the past? Russia's aging naval flagships are world's biggest

The two vessels taking pride of place at Russia’s Naval Day celebrations are among the most fearsome maritime machines ever built.

31/07/2017

Europe News

Estonia urges EU to do more defence

Estonia, which has taken over the EU presidency, has urged fellow member states to do more on defence.

05/07/2017

United Kingdom

UK's new aircraft carrier is a 'convenient target', sneers Russia

29/06/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NATO chief reveals hike in defence spending

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the top stories from the EU's de-facto political capital

28/06/2017

Qatar

USA agrees deal to sell F-15 jets to Qatar

15/06/2017

Europe News

EU reveals plans for unified military and defence strategy

Brussels has bowed to pressure to boost military ties to show it can provide security in the face of terrorist attacks and a resurgent Russia.

07/06/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

The day's events in Brussels, in a nutshell : the UK election gets rough, EU drugs overdoses rise again, and laying the foundations of European defence.

06/06/2017

USA

Pro- and anti-Trump marches grip the US

Protesters have gathered in more than 130 cities across the United States to call for an impartial investigation into allegations that Donald Trump's campaign team colluded with Russia to influence last year's presidential election.

03/06/2017

My Europe Series

Refurbished nuclear shelters and volunteer armies: EU faces Russian threat

The Insiders team takes an in-depth look at European defence and security in the face of cyber warfare, Russian interventionism and Donald Trump's luke warm support of NATO.

02/06/2017

My Europe Series

Insiders: European defence

European defence expert Sven Biscop outlines the threats to European interests, explores what the future might hold for old alliances and what this means for our defence policies.

31/05/2017

Belgium

Did Donald Trump push more than US interests at NATO summit?

The NATO HQ is opened and defence spending plans outlined, but the US President steals the show in Brussels.

26/05/2017