Europe needs a ‘sense of urgency’ on defence, Finland’s defence minister says
Antti Häkkänen is urging European and NATO allies to speed up purchasing of weapons defence systems amid increasing incursions into NATO airspace. Read More
Hungarian vetoes eclipse back-to-back summits of European leaders
“I will not allow one country, and I will certainly not allow Mr Orbán, to take decisions upon the entire European future,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at the…
Exclusive: Romania’s President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary
In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto…
Arms embargo: Can Israeli military technology be decoupled from Europe’s?
Spain has decided to follow Slovenia’s lead and ban all arms trading with Israel. But the decision is not without its consequences for the Spanish armed forces. Read More
France calls for EU military mobility coordinator to slash troops’ transit time across Europe
The European Commission is expected to present a package on military mobility in mid-November to simplify procedures and facilitate movement throughout the bloc. Read More
Hungary’s Orbán claims ‘EU has decided to go to war’ and calls for petition against Brussels
At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Hungary’s leader accused the EU of preparing “war plans” and rejected calls for Ukraine’s EU membership, saying that a strategic partnership is…
‘Can we eat the chicken?’ Belgian PM demands answers on Russian frozen assets
“I want the maximum of legal certainty. I want solidarity,” Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Waver said about the proposal to use Russian frozen assets. Read More
Sport, a lever for inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
Athletes, coaches and Special Olympics representatives played boccia and table tennis at the European Commission to promote further inclusion of people with disabilities during European Sports Week. Read More
Watch the video: Where in Europe are industrial product prices rising the most?
An increase in industrial prices might be an early signal of inflationary pressures in the economy. Read More
No, Hamburg has not banned music lessons because they’re ‘haram’
Not only is it untrue that the city of Hamburg has banned music lessons, but most Muslims have embedded music in their culture, religion and daily lives. Read More