Finnish president plays down warnings of potential Russian attack but says ‘prepare for the worst so you can avoid it’– Europe live
Alexander Stubb says he does not see ‘an incentive for Russia to test Nato’s Article 5’ after Donald Tusk warnings Separately, Finland’s Stubb confirms that Europe faces some delays in stock deliveries from the US as a result of the Middle East war. He says: “It is a public secret that some of the stocks and delivered systems in the US are either going elsewhere or being delayed. But I don’t see any need for alarm here in Finland.” “We are in a same position in the sense I know that there is a d
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04.42 EDTMorning opening: Co-prince Macron visits AndorraJakub KrupaFrance’s president Emmanuel Macron is in Andorra, performing his duties as the state’s co-prince, alongside the Catholic Bishop of Urgell, Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat.France's president and Andorra’s co-prince Emmanuel Macron arrives as he is welcomed by the second co-prince Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat (R), ahead of a dinner in Andorra. Photograph: Ed Jones/AFP/Getty ImagesThat in itself could be at best a factoid for your next politics geek pub quiz, but – as briefly covered in yesterday’s Europe Live – there is a serious element to it as his visit comes at a time of policy debate on abortion in the country, which continues to have some of the most restrictive laws in Europe.Radio France International reported that Andorra’s prime minister Xavier Espot Zamora has “indicated he hopes to decriminalise abortion within a year, though not necessarily legalise it,” but the microstate’s governance setup involving a Catholic bishop makes it tricky.During today’s speech as Andorra’s co-prince, Macron is expected to speak frankly about the issue and back the changes, as well as endorse plans for Andorra to ratify its association agreement with the European Union, which could be done as early as in July.Last night, Macron raised a toast “from heart” to celebrate Andorra’s unique history and international position, with political talks only taking place behind the closed doors, but today we should hear more.Andorra’s public broadcaster RTVA reported on Monday that Macron confirmed that abortion would feature in his speech, with the Catholic co-prince conceding that “we must move forward without breaking the institutional seams.” Let’s see what that means.I will bring you the key lines from Macron’s speech later.Separately, the European Parliament is expected to discuss the next EU budget, and the European Commission to talk about reforming its regulatory environment.Again, I will keep an eye on this for you.It’s Tuesday, 28 April 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.Good morning.Share
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