May 28 Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit By Barry Hatton, Raf Cassert, Associated Press The aid pledge for 2024 came from Belgium, which topped up the money with a commitment to give 30 F-16 fighter jets over the next four years. Continue reading
May 17 Slovak prime minister remains in serious condition after assassination attempt By Petr David Josek, Associated Press Another operation was performed on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico two days after an assassination attempt on his life. Fico, 59, is in serious condition from being shot multiple times. Continue reading
May 16 ‘Lone wolf’ charged with shooting Slovak prime minister, interior minister says By Bela Szandelszky, Petr David Josek, Philipp Jenne, Associated Press Robert Fico was in serious but stable condition Thursday, a hospital official said, after the populist leader was hit multiple times in an attempt on his life that shook the small country and reverberated across the continent weeks before European… Continue reading
Mar 13 Far-right politician Geert Wilders says he lacks enough coalition support to become Dutch prime minister By Mike Corder, Associated Press While it now looks like Wilders will not lead the government, he and his Party for Freedom will remain the driving force behind the administration after sweeping to a stunning victory in the Nov. 22 elections. Continue reading
Mar 11 Europe is unprepared to grapple with escalating climate extremes, risk assessment finds By Carlos Mureithi, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press The assessment says the bloc has made substantial progress and has a lot of policies to counteract the long-term effects of climate change, but societies are not prepared for more urgent climate threats. Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: Sweden officially joins NATO By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The White House said that having Sweden as a NATO ally “will make the United States and our allies even safer.”… Continue reading
Feb 28 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations By Llazar Semini, Susie Blann, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that increasing the supply of armaments, and especially ammunition, is paramount for Ukraine just over two years since Russia's full-scale invasion. Continue reading
Feb 12 Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump By Sylvie Corbet, Vanessa Gera, Geir Moulson, Associated Press The governments of Poland, France and Germany are vowing to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 As Europe’s farmers find common cause in grievances, governments race to offer concessions By Derek Gatopoulos, Costas Kantouris, Associated Press Protests have swept Europe as farmers on the continent take their grievances over inflation, foreign competition and the costs of combating climate change to the streets. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 8:13 The wider implications of Serbia’s disputed election results and mass protests By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Serbia is a flashpoint in the European struggle between democracy and autocratic leaders, with Russia’s war in Ukraine heightening its importance. Now, the Balkan nation is being torn apart by protests accusing the government of authoritarian President Aleksandar Vučić, a… Continue watching