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Macron expected to back Andorra’s moves to decriminalise abortion during visit - Europe live
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he does not see an incentive for Russia to test NATO’s Article 5, calling for calm and prepared defenses.
- Estonia’s Alar Karis urged Europe to accelerate defense spending and warned against overreacting to threats about who’s next.
- Karis stressed the U.S. presence in Europe remains important and urged ensuring troops stay on the ground while boosting European defense funding.
- The Helsinki talks came as Finland’s Stubb linked European defense resilience to lessons from Finnish practicality: stay calm and prepared for the worst.
- Estonia and Finland acknowledged U.S. stock delays amid Middle East tensions, signaling a push for faster European defense development.
- The briefing also covered Macron’s Andorra visit and abortion policy debate, with Macron slated to address reforms.
- The report also noted concerns about media freedom in Europe, describing rising threats against journalists amid budget pressures.
- Athens reported a gunman opened fire at a social security office and a courthouse, injuring several people.
- Macron’s visit to Andorra included outreach to students and emphasis on EU relations, with abortion policy and association talks on the agenda.
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