The Latest Breaking News from Andrius Kubilius

Ukraine's €90bn EU loan is ready to roll out. But where will the money go?

A massive European rescue package could help Ukraine defend critical territory more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion.

Euronews · Jun 8

EU to favour European satellite services to prevent Musk’s Starlink expansion

The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration.

Euronews · May 26

Kubilius pushes Europen Defence Union but critics brand it a distraction

EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius is pushing a European Defence Union to tie Ukraine with its European allies, but the idea is already under fire, with one MEP warning that it risks distracting from the current job of bulletproofing the EU.

Euronews · Apr 29

Europe can defend itself but cannot replace US nuclear umbrella, Kubilius tells Euronews

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.

Euronews · Jan 28

EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference

Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire.

Euronews · Jan 28

China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets, German minister says

It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said.

Euronews · Jan 28

Nato needs to be ‘reimagined’ with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio – as it happened

US secretary of state also said he was confident of ‘positive resolution’ on Denmark

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says

Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature.

Euronews · Jan 27

Greenland says it cannot accept US takeover ‘under any circumstances’

Self-governing island stresses it is member of Nato, which is looking at improving Arctic defences, through Denmark

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025