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POLITICSSep 14European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fearsEuropean leaders are highlighting growing competition in the Arctic as global warming opens new shipping routes. On Monday, leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries focused on environmental challenges, economic opportunities, and military vulnerabilities. They expressed concerns about Russia's military buildup...wdtimes · united states of america
CONFLICTSep 14How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?The EU's top diplomat said Monday that Russian strikes which hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine's border with Poland shortly after top Western figures passed through were meant to "scare" off Kyiv's backers. "It is clearly meant to scare Western countries from supporting Ukraine, from going to Ukraine to show support," foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, urging Kyiv's backers to do "the opposite". France 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 14Was Russian train strike meant to 'scare' the West?France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight raceSweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 14Finland to join France’s forward nuclear deterrentFinland has decided to join France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a country sharing a long border with Russia, the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday. France is extending its nuclear deterrent to European allies as the continent reassesses its security in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s shake-up of Nato. “Finland has decided to join forward deterrence,” the two countries said. “A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 14Poland and Ukraine slam Russian strike on train near their border as 'escalationEuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 14Finland to join France's forward nuclear deterrentFinland is the 10th European country to agree to join France's nuclear deterrent plan. 'A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to begin implementing this cooperation,' the countries said in a statement on Monday.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14Finland: EU leaders meet to forge new Arctic policyEuropean leaders are meeting over shipping, resources and security in the region amid pressure from the US, China and Russia. The EU sees the Arctic as key to its future security as melting ice makes it more accessible.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commitments - notably to increased defense spending following its decision to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine - are likely to limit its options.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden voteSweden's centre-left opposition on ​Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote. Party leaders, however, have been cautious about claiming victory or accepting defeat with 353 election districts still to be counted ‌and overseas votes not likely to be tallied until Wednesday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14'Nobody can be weak', says Latvian Prime Minister over Russia threatsLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the EU must “remain strong” in the face of Russian aggression, insisting that “the one who prepares for the worst has peace” in an exclusive interview with Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden elections: Left and right neck-and-neck as far right loses groundAccording to preliminary results of the general election on Sunday, the right-wing bloc trails slightly behind the left-wing opposition led by the Social Democrats, who recorded their own worst result since 1911.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert saysLars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Europe Today: Sweden edges toward centre-left rule as Trump ends Dublin visitSocial Democrat Magdalena Andersson could become Sweden's next prime minister after a red bloc's election win, exit polls show. Meanwhile, Trump wraps up a two-day Dublin visit, Viktor Orbán returns to Hungary's political arena, and we hear from Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14The left returns to government in Sweden, but the tough stance on immigration will continueDada la igualdad en la contienda, es posible que no se proclame al ganador hasta dentro de varios días, una vez que se hayan contabilizado todos los votos emitidos en el extranjero LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 13Sweden’s centre-left edges ahead by one seat in preliminary resultsWith 176 seats versus 173, the centre-left bloc has a three-seat parliamentary majority in the preliminary allocation, according to the Swedish Election Authority.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden election 'very close' as left bloc claims tight leadThe center-left opposition is narrowly ahead of the incumbent's right-wing bloc and could be poised to return to government after four years. The far-right Sweden Democrats surprisingly lost ground.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses groundWith more than 90% of votes counted early Monday, four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat majority in the 349-seat parliament over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. Experts predict that the race could go down to the wire.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 13Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near borderAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden election: Center-left coalition leads initial pollsThe left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson held a narrow lead, according to exit polls.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 13Sweden Election Aftermath: A hard night for the hard right?Immediate France 24 analysis as polls close, and exit polls indicate how the country has voted in the 2026 election. France 24 Gavin Lee has been speaking to Scandinavia Correspondent Trine VillemanFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 13Elections in Sweden: center-left opposition prevails and the far-right loses groundThe center-left opposition wins this Sunday's Swedish general elections with 51.3% against 46.8% for the governmental bloc of conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, according to a survey by public television SVT. If the polls are confirmed, the Social Democratic Party - the force pClarín
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 13Sweden's centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls showSweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90% of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 13Sweden's center-left opposition would win general elections, according to exit pollsLos partidos de la oposición obtendrían, en conjunto, el 51,3% de los votos, frente al 46,8% del bloque de derecha, actualmente en el poder LeerEl Mundo