Shona Murray

Europe News

Brussels still 'traumatised' by Brexit, EU foreign policy chief warns

The EU and UK are meeting for a summit on November 20th where both sides agree on the need for greater cooperation, but differences remain on how to get there.

2 November 2026

Europe Today

NATO allies fear Ukraine could miss out on vital US missiles

Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable."

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Ex-US Ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat

The former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that the reason the US is delaying the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine is because it may resume its war against Iran after the midterm elections.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine, US general tells Euronews

Former US Army lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences, while former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less American support.

21 October 2026

Europe Today

Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible 'by Christmas'

Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Rutte urges allies to send more air defence to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte said allies need to do more to support Ukraine, especially in air defences. His pleas come amid drastic Russian escalation over the skies in Kyiv.

14 October 2026

Europe News

NATO commander unveils strategy to thwart any attack

Alexus Grynkewich says the new strategy aims to deny adversaries a foothold and dismantle their warfighting capabilities, telling the Warsaw Security Forum that NATO is prepared to block, blunt and break any attack.

12 October 2026

Europe News

US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO

US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide.

5 October 2026

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La revisión de las tropas en Europa dependerá del "América primero"

The review of troops stationed in Europe was initiated after tensions rose over some NATO countries refusing US troops access to military bases for use in the war in Iran.

1 October 2026

Europe News

Trump says he'll 'control' Greenland after deal reached, is he right?

After ten months of talks, the governments of Copenhagen, Washington and Nuuk have signed a deal settling the fate of Greenland. Trump claims it gives him "permanent control" over the Arctic island.

23 September 2026

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Removing Usmanov from sanctions could make EU seem weak, Valys says

Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash.

21 September 2026

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Irish Finance Minister says Hormuz closure causing energy crisis

The Irish Finance Minister hit back against claims made by the US that Ukraine is causing the global energy crisis, saying de-escalation in the Middle East is the only solution.

18 September 2026

Europe Today

EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says

Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.

18 September 2026

Europe News

France seeks Usmanov delisting to free French nationals in Azerbaijan

Paris seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals.

14 September 2026

Europe News

Trump says Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy are spiking prices

US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies as the impact is harming the global economy. Trump's comments come as he continued his two-day visit to Ireland which blend a bit of high-level meetings with personal leisure.

13 September 2026

Europe News

Trump, Irish Taoiseach Martin discuss trade in Dublin meeting

The US president is expected to push Ireland towards purchasing US Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in their bilateral trade talks as the global energy crisis continues to intensify amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.

12 September 2026

Europe News

NATO's deterrence 'weakened' by lack of response to Russian attacks

Experts and diplomats tell Euronews that Europe’s failure to appropriately respond to escalating Russia aggression across NATO territory is chipping away at the alliance’s deterrence ability – and feeding the Kremlin’s appetite for risk.

11 September 2026

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France 'will reject extremism' and Le Pen - minister Haddad

Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will reject her.

4 September 2026

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Russian attacks on EU 'highly likely' to escalate, Lithuanian FM says

While commending Berlin for attributing the attempted Leipzig drone attack to Russia, Lithuania's foreign affairs minister warns stronger EU-wide deterrence is needed to prevent further escalation.

3 September 2026

Europe Today

Lithuania will act fast to a war footing if Russia attacks it, Foreign Minister Budrys says

Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys was speaking on the sidelines of a European Ministers meeting in Ireland. EU ministers were joined by Ukrainian, British, Icelandic, Norwegian and Canadian counterparts where a deteriorating European security situation was top of the agenda.

3 September 2026