Ukraine war: How has Russia's invasion changed Europe?
Russia's war has brought death, destruction and misery to Ukraine over the last six months. But how has the conflict changed the rest of Europe?
By David Hutt and Verena Schad
The war has sparked calls for a debate about Austria’s decades-old faith in neutrality.
The policy, which dates back to 1955 when the country was occupied by Allied forces, means Austria is not part of the NATO military alliance.
Nevertheless, in light of Russia's invasion, some want a rethink.
“A critical debate about the pros and cons of neutrality is necessary, even though the vast majority of the population supports the almost mythical neutrality,” said Alfred Gerstl of the University of Vienna.
Chancellor Karl Nehammer has “clearly articulated his wish to not debate this sensitive issue right now,” added Gerstl.
The idea that neutrality must not be discussed is also supported by public opinion, according to a survey.
To underscore this neutral stance, Nehammer, in mid-April, became the first European leader to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin for face-to-face talks since the start of the war.
By Andrea Carlo
Belgium has delayed its shutdown of nuclear power plants over fears the Ukrainian war could cause an energy squeeze.
The country, which currently has seven reactors, had been intending to phase out its reliance on nuclear power by 2025. But rising gas prices and the risk of Russian supplies to Europe being cut off have caused a change of heart.
Belgium says it will now delay the phase-out of nuclear power by 10 years, until 2035.
By Euronews Bulgaria
The war in Ukraine saw relations between Moscow and Bulgaria, a former Soviet ally during the communist era, deteriorate rapidly.
Not only did the pro-western coalition government of Kiril Petkov
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