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Finland

Finland's Parliament gives final approval for NATO bid

The measure was passed by 184 votes to seven to allow for Finland’s accession to the Western military alliance, clearing the last required national hurdle.

Finland

Finland takes step towards joining NATO without waiting for Sweden

The parliament in Helsinki is to debate and vote on joining the alliance without waiting for Sweden, or the approval of Turkey and Hungary.

Turkey

NATO: Turkey says talks over Sweden and Finland's membership to resume

Ankara, which has been hostile to Swedish membership of NATO in particular, halted negotiations in January after anti-Turkish demonstrations in Stockholm.

Finland

Euroviews. Finland should be ready to join NATO, with or without Sweden

While there are several reasons why simultaneous accession remains the preferred option for all involved, Finland should be open to the prospect of joining without Sweden, Helmi Pillai argues.

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Poland

'We'll defend every inch of NATO', Biden tells eastern Europe leaders

The US president held talks with the Bucharest Nine group of NATO's most easterly members in the Polish capital on Wednesday.

Ukraine

Biden hails Ukraine unity as Putin blames West for Russia's invasion

Speaking in Warsaw, the US president praised the West for standing up to Russian aggression, after Putin claimed the West was responsible for his war in Ukraine.

Belgium

'Putin must not win' says Stoltenberg following Putin's address

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg affirmed the alliance's support for Ukraine in a joint press conference with Ukranie's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba and the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell in Brussels.

World News

Turkey says more concrete action needed to win its vote on expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a visit to Turkey has repeats Washington’s support for Sweden and Finland’s quick accession to NATO.

Germany

Anti-war protests held across Munich outside the Security Conference

Outside the Munich Security Conference, thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest the war in Ukraine.

Germany

Ukraine repeats call for more weapons and ammunition

At the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine again insists the only way for it to continue to confront Russian aggression is with more weapons and ammunition

Moldova

How long can Moldova stay neutral when fighting takes place next door?

Moldova’s constitution forces it to remain neutral or use its military forces, but how long can the status quo last as fighting rages on next door in Ukraine?

My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Ammunition stockpiles, fresh Russian sanctions, EU economy on the up and more jail time for the MEPs involved in corruption case were hot topics.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Ukraine and its allies must agree on what victory against Russia means

Different approaches among NATO countries have led to friction between the allies and hampered Kyiv in resisting Moscow's aggression. As long as that is the case, Ukrainians are paying the price with their lives, Marius Ghincea argues.

Turkey

NATO chief urges Turkey to let Sweden and Finland join alliance

NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg has repeated his claim that Sweden and Finland have done enough to satisfy Ankara’s demands that they crack down on extremism.

World News

Ukraine war: How can NATO ramp up munitions production?

The Ukraine war has exposed large holes in the military's stockpiles: How can NATO get much-needed ammunition faster?

Turkey

Can 'earthquake diplomacy' help NATO chances for Sweden and Finland?

How will Ankara respond to humanitarian assistance from Stockholm and Helsinki and could it smooth the way for NATO ratification?

Belgium

WATCH LIVE: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg press conference

NATO defence minister have been meeting this week in Brussels.

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for allies to provide fighter jets and ammunition

Ukraine presses allies for ammunition and fighter jets at a two day meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels.

Belgium

NATO discusses more military support for Ukraine

NATO members hope to accelerate the supply of arms to Ukraine as they meet in Brussels on Tuesday, as war reaches a 'critical time’ and Kyiv’s forces use ammunition faster than its allies can supply.

Europe Decoded

Central & Eastern Europe want security clout. Can more money do that?

A coalition of eastern European countries led by Poland and Estonia is also calling for NATO members to increase the spending benchmark.