European Union 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. 16 February 2024
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. 16 February 2024
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. 15 February 2024
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. 15 February 2024
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. 14 February 2024
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. 12 February 2024
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. 12 February 2024
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. 11 February 2024
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. 11 February 2024
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. 10 February 2024
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. 9 February 2024
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. 9 February 2024
Ukraine EU pledges more than a million military shells to Ukraine All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. 8 February 2024
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. 6 February 2024
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. 29 January 2024
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. 27 January 2024
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. 25 January 2024
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. 25 January 2024
United Kingdom UK army chief warns citizens to prepare for massive war with Russia The top general likens the situation in Ukraine to the crises of 1914 and 1937 and insists that only 'citizen armies' will be able to defeat the coming onslaught on the West's way of life. 24 January 2024
Sweden What is it going to take for Sweden's NATO membership green light? Turkey has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid, but Hungary remains set against Stockholm entering the alliance. 24 January 2024