EU pushes for Ukraine's role in U.S.-Russia peace talks

Following intense pressure, Donald Trump agreed to hold a "virtual summit" via video conference with the 27 EU leaders on Wednesday, the 13th, before his face-to-face meeting with Putin in Alaska.

EU faces new Trump tariff amid trade deal criticism

Thursday, August 7th, was a day of mourning for European industries, businesses, and manufacturers.

Starmer's surprise move on Palestine

Following French President Emmanuel Macron's lead, the UK and even Canada are now considering recognizing the state of "Palestine."

Trump's new tariffs spark global trade tensions

Since Donald Trump announced 35% tariffs on products from Canada, the world has been holding its breath.

Poland and Romania secure NATO's eastern flank

Starting in March 2025, Polish and Romanian F-16 fighter jets will conduct NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission from the Šiauliai air base in Lithuania. Poland is leading this 13th rotation, while Romania's "Carpathian Vipers" is participating in their third such deployment.

Correspondence by Dan Alexe // London and Berlin sign first defense pact in over a century

Brussels has approved Berlin's new military spending plan after a thorough budget reassessment. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government will allocate significant funds to defense and infrastructure over the next two years, after which it plans to reduce investments.

EU sanctions against Russia blocked by Slovakia

As was immediately announced, the European Union was unable to impose a new set of sanctions on Russia on Tuesday, July 15, despite the wishes of most foreign ministers from the 27 member states gathered in Brussels, due to Slovakia's opposition.

French politics: Macron's high-stakes dilemma looms

Starting this Tuesday, July 8, France will hold its breath, waiting to see if President Emmanuel Macron will try his "political poker" maneuver again, just as he did last year when he dissolved parliament in July 2024, hoping to secure a majority, but failed.

EU braces for retaliation as Trump’s tariff deadline nears

Donald Trump's punitive tariffs and aggressive trade measures were criticised on Sunday, July 6, by BRICS leaders gathered in Brazil, although notably absent were Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping

Moldova Summit: EU anchors future in Chisinau

Holding an EU summit in the capital of a candidate country is uncommon. Summits of the leaders of the 27 EU member states usually take place in Brussels, the EU's de facto capital, or, occasionally, in the country holding the rotating EU presidency, currently Denmark.

Brussels seeks 10% tariff accord to avert US trade war

It's increasingly clear that after a period of aggressive rhetoric and provocative gestures, European Union states are ready to sign an agreement to avoid a trade war with the United States.

Russia sanctions prolonged: EU's oil dilemma continues

On Monday, June 30, EU countries extended trade sanctions against Russia for another six months, while also preparing to grant financial relief to Slovakia for additional measures.