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Turkey

Ankara could approve Sweden's NATO bid if EU 'opens way' to Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says his country could approve Sweden’s membership in NATO if European nations “open the way” to Turkey’s bid to join the European Union.

Lithuania

Five hot topics to be discussed at the Vilnius NATO summit

NATO leaders meeting in the Lithuanian capital have much to discuss, as unprecedented challenges beset the US-led military alliance.

Romania

NATO boosts training to intercept Russian aircraft in Alliance space

NATO forces increase simulations and training exercises to help air forces intercept potential Russian aircraft from entering its airspace

United Kingdom

Biden shows unity with UK PM amid cluster bomb criticsm

The US President met the UK Prime Minister and King in London ahead of a vital NATO summit.

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Ukraine

Will F-16 fighter jets be a game-changer in the war in Ukraine?

Will Joe Biden's delivery of F-16 fighter jets help Ukraine regain the upper hand? We will have to wait until autumn before Ukrainian pilots are trained.

Europe News

Number of NATO allies spending 2% of GDP on defence to jump this year

The number of NATO allies spending at least 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on military spending is expected to jump this year, according to the alliance.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kremlin fury as Azovstal commanders return from Turkey

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Sweden

Sweden may consider amending Quran-burning law: Justice minister

A recent incident at an authorised protest in Stockholm drew outrage from governments in several majority Muslim countries

Europe News

Deal on Swedish NATO membership within reach - Stoltenberg

Turkey has blocked Stockholm's membership bid since last year.

USA

Can Joe Biden make the difference for Sweden's NATO bid?

The US President is to meet Sweden's Prime Minister in a show of support amid resistance from Turkey.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU leaders digest mutiny in Russia

European leaders gathered in Brussels this week, just days after the short-lived rebellion by Wagner mercenaries.

World News

Safer skies - France and Germany disagree on air defence strategy

France and Germany are leading two different approaches to defending Europe's skies from Russian missiles with both livelihoods and lives at stake.

France

Head of NATO meets Macron as Sweden still blocked from joining

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday he has called a meeting of senior officials from Turkey, Sweden and Finland for July 6th

Belarus

Belarus' neighbours tighten security amid Lukashenko-Prigozhin deal

Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to coordinate and enhance border measures at the crossings with Russia and Belarus.

Germany

Germany to meet 2% NATO spending threshold next year, Scholz announces

As Europe's largest economy, Berlin has previously been accused of having no reason to fall short of its NATO obligations

Ireland

Ireland's government rules out dropping military neutrality policy

Heated debate as country re-examines its military approach in the wake of the war in Ukraine

World News

Europe needs own air defence to avoid reliance on US, urges Macron

The French President reiterated his call for an independent European defence system.

Belgium

Diplomacy, communication and management: replacing Jens Stoltenberg

Many advocate a female successor to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Ukraine

Ukraine update: Russia fires on Kyiv as it fights to hold territory

Follow the latest developments from the war in Ukraine

Europe News

NATO says support for Ukraine makes a difference on the battlefield

Speaking in Brussels NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said he expected more pledges of support from his allies and greater investments in defence.