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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

Germany

Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'

As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

13/02/2026

Europe News

Stunned Europeans make plans after US announcements on Ukraine

European leaders on the final day of the Munich Security Conference on Sunday sought to firm up how the European Union can move from talk to more action as Washington pushes to stop the fighting in Ukraine.

16/02/2025

Europe News

Munich Security Conference: Here are the 7 quotes you need to remember

The annual three-day gathering in the Bavarian city saw a whole host of leaders offer, at times, competing visions of the world.

16/02/2025

Europe News

Industry chiefs on what Europe needs to ramp up defence production

Industry chiefs on what Europe needs to ramp up defence production

16/02/2025

Europe News

Protesters rally in Munich calling on politicians to prioritise peace

Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place.

16/02/2025

Europe News

US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv

US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to secure continued military support from Washington.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Stubb: US gave Europe 'questionnaire' on Ukraine security guarantees

The Finnish President called for calm among European leaders over the US announcement that peace talks between Washington and Moscow would start "immediately".

15/02/2025

Germany

Costa says Europe not giving up on support for Ukraine

EU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is "not giving up. We will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of our project for peace."

15/02/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not take NATO membership for Ukraine off the table. However, “right now the most influential member of NATO seems to be Putin because he seems able to block NATO decisions,” he said.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Latvian minister: ‘No space and place for complacency’ over defence

EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decade.

15/02/2025

Germany

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

15/02/2025

Germany

US Vice President shuns Chancellor Scholz and meets AfD leader instead

U.S. Vice President shunned Chancellor Scholz whilst in Munich on Friday, preferring to meet AfD party leader Alice Weidel, who is widely regarded as far-right.

14/02/2025

Europe News

The EU says its major foe is Russia, but US Vice President disagrees

"What I worry about is the threat from within: the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the USA,” JD Vance said.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Electricity firms urge EU energy security update at Munich conference

With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europe’s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy that dates back to 2014.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Commission to activate fiscal escape clause to boost defence spending

The EU Commission will propose to activate the escape clause for defence investments, Ursula von der Leyen announced in Munich. "This will allow Member states to substantially increase their defence expenditure," she said.

14/02/2025

Ukraine

Putin may attack a NATO country from Belarus next year, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine’s president issued a stark warning, saying that Russia may be preparing an act of aggression against NATO members as early as next year. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack might come from Belarus.

14/02/2025

Europe News

A bad deal for Ukraine is a win for Putin — ex-Foreign Minister Kuleba

Euronews has spoken to former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about his expectations from Europe and the Munich Security Conference.

14/02/2025

Ukraine

Russian drone damages Chernobyl nuclear plant's protective shield

A protective shield over the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear plant has been struck overnight by a Russian attack drone carrying a high-explosive warhead, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

14/02/2025

Europe News

MSC 2025 updates: 'Talk less, do more,' Finnish president tells Europe

Follow Euronews' live blog on Sunday as world leaders, executives and top ministers continue with a key security conference in Munich.

13/02/2025