“If Russia were to hit our factories, I would say that would be Article 5,” said EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius [@KubiliusA], speaking exclusively to TVP World. His comment was in response to Russian claims that European factories could be considered legitimate targets, pointing to NATO’s collective defense clause.

The threat facing Europe from Russia is measured in months not years. That's according to European intelligence officials who say the campaign to test NATO’s resolve will intensify. TVP World's Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier] has more details⤵️

Sweden votes this weekend in an election that’s going down to the wire. The far-right Sweden Democrats could emerge with a decisive role in shaping the next government. TVP World’s Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier (@alexcadier) is in Sweden monitoring the election and has this report.

Iceland has voted against reopening negotiations to join the European Union. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir claims her government will respect the result and abandon accession talks for the remainder of its term. TVP World’s Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier] reports from Reykjavik.

Icelanders have narrowly rejected a proposal to resume talks on joining the European Union. The “no” side prevailed despite arguments that EU membership could help lower inflation and costs of living. Voters against the proposal stressed sovereignty and control over Iceland’s fishing waters and farming rules. The result is also a setback for Brussels, which had hoped Iceland could become a powerful example of the EU’s appeal. TVP World's Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier] has more.

Should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European Union? Nearly 400,000 Icelanders are set to answer this question in a referendum pivotal for the country's future. The referendum is not a vote on EU membership. A majority voting “Yes” would authorize the government to resume negotiations. Any eventual agreement, however, would be subject to a second referendum. TVP World's Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier] brings the latest from Reykjavik⤵️

The Spanish government has formally requested up to €115 million in emergency financial aid from the European Union following the migrant surge in Ceuta, nearly double the amount previously shown to TVP World. Speaking at a press briefing in Brussels, European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert confirmed receipt of Madrid’s formal application on August 24. "The request includes measures to strengthen border protection and related infrastructure, as well as to ensure sufficient reception capacity for migrants, including unaccompanied minors," Lammert stated. "This is a priority for us, and we are working on it as urgently as possible." A senior EU official confirmed to TVP World that Madrid is seeking between €100 million and €115 million in emergency funds. The formal figure almost doubles the €62.1 million informal request previously revealed by TVP World. Read the full exclusive report by TVP World's Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier]⤵️ tvpworld.com/95024596/ceuta-…

Spain turned down EU operational and legal assistance during the Ceuta migrant crisis even though the country was seeking €62.1 million in emergency funding from Brussels. An internal EU document seen by TVP World reveals Madrid declined support from agencies including Frontex and Europol while insisting it could handle the crisis itself.

Nigel Farage is expected to cruise to victory in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, with 34 candidates making it the longest ballot paper in British electoral history. Among the candidates is Count Binface, prompting many locals to voice frustration at what they see as a farcical election. But the vote carries bigger implications for Farage, with his national ambitions and desire to become Prime Minister. With scrutiny over a £5 million donation and his links to convicted fraudster George Cottrell, questions remain over whether this by-election could be just the beginning of Farage’s political troubles. TVP World's Chief International Correspondent Alex Cadier [@alexcadier] reports from Clacton⤵️