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Germany Won’t Send Troops To Ukraine Without ‘U.S Involvement’ Amid Peacekeeping Talks

Germany won’t send troops to Ukraine without U.S involvement, AFP reports, citing a government source. The decision follows US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s refusal to deploy American troops as..

Poland Rejects Zelensky’s Call For Unified EU Army, Says Bloc’s Defense Must Align With NATO Efforts

Poland Rejects Zelensky’s Call For Unified EU Army, reaffirming its commitment to NATO. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that a European military would not materialize, emphasizing..

Macron Calls Emergency EU Summit As US, Russia Plan Ukraine Peace Talk Without Europe, Kiev Left Out

French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit after the US and Russia agreed to hold Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, excluding the EU and Kiev. The move comes after Trump and..

Polish Institute in Budapest displays exhibition of photos Tamara Lempicka paintings

The Polish Institute displays an exhibition of photos of paintings by Polish artist Tamara Lempicka in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

How are fertility treatments handled around the EU?

With the U-turn of Poland's public funding for IVF treatment, all EU member states now support this fertility treatment. However, the conditions and waiting times vary among the 27.

Electricity prices rise in Estonia after cut from Russian power grid

The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades.

Baltic states connect to EU electricity after ditching Russian supply

The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades.

Poland will not implement Migration Pact, Donald Tusk tells Ursula von der Leyen

Donald Tusk has once again criticised the Pact on Migration and Asylum and doubled down on his refusal to comply with the legislation.

Polish government announces program to protect presidential elections from Russian influence

Ahead of Poland's presidential elections in May, the country's government unveiled the 'Election Umbrella' program - with the goal of protecting the nation's cybersecurity from Russian influence.

Poland's president vows to spend 4.7% of GDP on defence this year

Poland already spends more of its GDP on defence than any other NATO country, followed by Estonia and the US.

EU court upholds €320 million fine against Poland over controversial judicial reform

Poland will not be reimbursed the €320 million in EU funds that it lost during its protracted dispute with Brussels over judicial independence.

From propaganda to street art, Warsaw's walls come alive

Street art is taking over the walls of Warsaw, Poland, turning the capital into an open-air museum. These images, created by amateurs and renowned artists alike, bear witness to the cultural richness..

Netanyahu's 'Putin Fear' Erased by Trump: Israel to Send 90 Patriot Missiles via Poland to Zelensky

In a major shift, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's fears of Russian retaliation are overcome as Trump facilitates the transfer of 90 Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine. The missiles will travel..

Which countries have the deadliest air pollution in Europe?

Deaths from air pollution have fallen in the EU, but mortality rates were highest in Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary.

UK and Poland to sign new security and defence treaty

British prime minister Keir Starmer visited Poland on Friday to discuss border issues and military support for Warsaw.

Starmer hails 'fantastic' discussions with Tusk and Duda

Sir Keir Starmer has hailed his "fantastic" discussions with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the "growing relationship" between the two countries, on a visit to Poland...

Starmer launches UK-Poland defence pact talks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced talks on a UK-Poland Defence Treaty during a visit to meet the country’s political leaders. Speaking alongside Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, he..

UK and France Secretly Discuss Deploying Troops to Ukraine as Peacekeepers Amid Ongoing War: Report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have reportedly discussed deploying European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, according to the Telegraph. While Ukrainian..

Polish minister flags defence priorities and weaning off Russian fuel

Poland is committed to driving a strong defence agenda and weaning Europe fully off Russian fossil fuels, the country’s Minister for European Affairs Adam Szłapka has told Euronews.

Poland's Tusk accuses Russia of plotting 'acts of terror' against airlines

The Kremlin has previously denied Western claims that Russia has organised acts of sabotage and attacks across Europe.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Kyiv to underscore support for Ukraine

The surprise visit comes a day after Pistorius met with his counterparts from France, the UK, Italy and Poland to discuss coordinating their defence plans and assistance for Ukraine.

Defence ministers of five NATO countries hold talks in Warsaw on aid to Ukraine

The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe..

Poland says Netanyahu will not be arrested if he attends Auschwitz memorial event

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu will not be detained despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.

Lithuania ramps up power grid security ahead of Russia decoupling

Lithuania’s government says it will boost security on its power grids with Poland ahead of planned decoupling from Russian energy system next month.

Poland inaugurates EU Council presidency with opening gala

An opening gala was held at the National Theatre in Warsaw as Poland inaugurated its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which it assumed on 1 January 2025.