What are the prospects of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Leaders remain divided

While the UK’s Keir Starmer reaffirmed heโ€™s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany’s Olaf Scholz called the idea ‘premature.’

Nuclear sidelined in leaked rules on state aid for clean tech

A draft of updated rules on permissible state aid within the forthcoming Clean Industrial Deal has no explicit mention of nuclear power, despite recent signals from the European Commission executive that it was beginning to see the technology as integr…

Thousands demonstrate the Munich Security Conference pleading officials to prioritise peace over war

Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place.

US Defence Secretary praises Poland as ‘model NATO ally’ during visit

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a “model NATO allyโ€ in his first visit to Warsaw on Friday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Wล‚adysล‚aw Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Europe quietly works on plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

A group of European countries has been quietly working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia, AP has reported, saying the UK and France are at the forefront of the effort.

โ€˜No space and place for complacencyโ€™ over European defence, Latvian defence minister tells Euronews

EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest โ‚ฌ500 billion over the coming decade.

Electricity firms demand new EU energy security plan at Munich conference

With electricity set to play an ever more central role in Europeโ€™s energy system, the trade association Eurelectric has called on Brussels to urgently update a security of supply strategy that dates back to 2014.

EU Commission to activate fiscal escape clause to boost defence spending

The EU Commission will propose to activate the escape clause for defence investments, Ursula von der Leyen announced in Munich. “This will allow Member states to substantially increase their defence expenditure,” she said.

Exclusive: France, Germany divided over how to retaliate to Trump tariff threats

Despite EU countries fronting an outward show of unity over the Trump White House’s tariff threats, dividing lines are emerging: some favour swift retaliatory action, others would prefer ongoing dialogue with the US. At stake is whether Europe can cont…

MEPs call for more action for gender equality on company boards

MEPs welcomed European Commission’s recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change.

US Vice President JD Vance to speak with Zelenskyy at Munich Security Conference

JD Vance and Marco Rubio are set to speak with Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security conference. They are expected to discuss Donald Trumpโ€™s push for Ukraine and Russia to begin negotiations

Europe’s future at stake as Munich Security Conference 2025 gathers

How can Europe navigate the perfect storm of crises threatening its security and values? Follow Euronews live here, as world leaders, executives, and top ministers converge in Munich, where Europe faces stark challenges โ€” not least securing European le…

‘Trump’s ‘chaotic’ relations with allies is exactly what Putin wants’ – analysts

Two experts have told Euronews that Trump’s bellicose rhetoric towards America’s allies is playing to Russia’s advantage. Aiming to do deals on trade deficits and raw materials in exchange for continued military support is the best policy given the cir…

Austrian trade and industry bodies call for root-and-branch review of Green Deal laws

The head of Austriaโ€™s chamber of commerce, leading conservative politician Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, has called on the EU executive to roll back a swathe of Green Deal regulations in its ongoing war on red tape, while the European insurance industry l…