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Poland

Poland to tighten Belarus border controls in the name of EU security

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border – and a 186km fence separates the two countries at a cost of more than €350 million.

Hungary

Hungary says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession

Hungary is the only one of NATO's 31 existing members not to have ratified Sweden's application.

My Europe Series

This week in Europe - Only one pilot? A dispute over cockpit crews

In this edition of State of the Union we focus on considerations by the EU aviation safety authority and some airlines to cut one pilot for cost reasons. The pilots are vehemently opposed to this.

Ukraine

'Kremlin conducting information operations against Moldova' says ISW

Here's the latest from the frontline in Ukraine as Russia's grinding invasion nears its second year.

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Europe News

US gridlock over Ukraine aid 'already' having an impact: Stoltenberg

The impasse in the US Congress over new assistance to Ukraine "has already had consequences" on the battlefield, Jens Stoltenberg has warned.

Germany

German minister says Europe needs British and French nuclear weapons

The escalating threat from Russia and potential US abandonment of NATO means Europe's security posture is being radically rethought.

Europe News

Do not undermine NATO's credibility: Stoltenberg rebukes Donald Trump

"We should not undermine the credibility of NATO's deterrence," Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday, issuing a public rebuke to Donald Trump.

Europe News

Trump's threat to NATO allies sparks fierce backlash in Europe

European leaders have decried Donald Trump's suggestion the US would not protect NATO members failing to meet the alliance’s spending target.

Finland

Finland's ex-PM, Alexander Stubb, wins presidential bid

After a close presidential race, former Finnish Prime Minister, Alexander Stubb, won Sunday's election runoff against former Foreign Minister, Pekka Haavisto.

Finland

Preliminary results: Finns choose centre-right candidate as president

According to preliminary results, centre-right Alexander Stubb wins Finland's presidential election runoff on Sunday against Pekka Haavisto from the green left.

USA

Trump encouraging Russia to attack puts allies at risks - NATO leader

Moscow could 'do whatever the hell they want' with NATO members that didn't meet spending targets, warned Trump on Saturday.

World News

Sweden sends troops to NATO frontline with Russia

The country is preparing to join the US-led alliance, though still faces opposition from Hungary.

Poland

Poland signs 'Military Schengen' alongside Germany and Netherlands

Poland continues to grapple with internal and external security challenges, and Russia's behaviour remains the top concern.

Finland

Finns to choose president as both hopefuls set tough stance on Russia

Two candidates from opposing centre-right and green parties go head to head in Sunday's run-off presidential vote, but both share a hard line on Russia.

Ukraine

EU pledges more than a million military shells to Ukraine

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Hungary

Hungary's PM dodges opportunity to approve Sweden NATO membership

The governing Fidesz party, which holds an absolute majority in parliament, boycotted a session Monday and the chance to vote on the Nordic nation's application.

World News

Ex PM wins first round of Finnish election, forcing run-off

The result will force the race into a run-off on 11 February between Stubb and Haavisto, as none of the candidates received more than half of the votes.

Turkey

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey

The US made the decision after Turkey agreed to allow Sweden's entry into NATO.

Europe News

‘Premature’ for NATO allies to worry about a Trump comeback: US envoy

It is "premature" for NATO allies to make "conclusions" about the impact of Donald Trump's potential return on the military alliance, its US Ambassador has told Euronews.

Hungary

Swedish PM to meet Orbán to end deadlock over NATO membership

Ulf Kristersson says he's willing to meet Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán to further Sweden’s bid for NATO membership.