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Will Europe stand up to Putin's latest provocation?

September 12, 2025

A “serious threat to peace” – that’s how Poland sees Russia’s largest drone incursion into its air space so far. German Chancellor Merz agrees. But what will NATO, what will the EU do in response? DW's political quartet including host Michaela Küfner, Nina Haase, Roman Goncharenko and Teri Schultz explore what options NATO and Europe now have.

https://p.dw.com/p/50Nqv

A "serious threat to peace" – that's how Poland sees Russia's largest drone incursion into its air space so far. German Chancellor Merz agrees. But what will NATO, what will the EU do in response? "Russia is testing Europe" DW Eastern Europe Correspondent Roman Goncharenko tells Berlin Briefing's host, Michaela Küfner. Pulling together the analysis from Berlin and Brussels DW's political quartet including Chief Political Correspondent Nina Haase and Brussels Correspondent Teri Schultz explore what options NATO and Europe now have. And how reliable US President Trump will prove to be. Join this Berlin Briefing on the uncomfortable truths NATO allies now face.   
 
DW's live blog with the latest after Russia’s drone incursion into Polish airspace: 

https://p.dw.com/p/50JS9 


Merz says Germany's foreign policy more important than ever 
https://p.dw.com/p/50KBh 


DW Berlin Briefing newsletter 
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From Trump's victory, the German government collapse, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to evolving European security dynamics, this video podcast explores how these events impact Germany and the wider region.