International
Europe’s defence industry faces a growing challenge as Ukraine pushes its Western partners to move beyond conventional arms deliveries and toward joint production, technology transfers and industrial partnerships capable of responding more rapidly to battlefield needs. Kyiv is increasingly seeking......
The European Union aims to enhance its presence in Greenland. During a visit to Nuuk on Monday, September 7, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the conclusion of a new partnership with the autonomous territory, worth €200 million. Brussels presents this commitment as a new......
The European Commission has postponed a decision on Spain’s request for European financial assistance to help Ceuta deal with growing migration pressures, saying the application remains under assessment and that additional information is still required from Spanish authorities. A European Commission......
The European Union is not yet prepared to provide the assistance requested by Spain to support Ceuta following a major wave of irregular migration that affected the Spanish enclave at the end of July, Reuters reported. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the bloc was still assessing......
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine has submitted a new request to the European Union for several billion euros to finance air-defense capabilities, including advanced Patriot missile systems. Speaking ahead of a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, von der Leyen......
The European Union has called for the protection of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage for global trade and energy supplies, as tensions in the strategic waterway continue to disrupt shipping activity. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy......
Online commerce from Asia is facing a new offensive from European manufacturers. The main textile federations across the continent are urging Brussels to set a 10 euro processing fee per small package for imported goods, primarily from China. This proposal comes as the European Union seeks to curb the......
European governments have increasingly adopted tougher political positions toward Israel, particularly over the conflict in Gaza, yet many continue to maintain significant military and security cooperation with the country. The gap between diplomatic criticism and defense policy highlights how deeply......
The European Union has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement with Iran, while stressing its readiness to take additional measures to protect its security and strategic interests, particularly freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday......
The European Union aims to keep the door open for negotiations with Iran while demonstrating its determination to protect its strategic interests. Brussels called on Monday for continued diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful resolution and reduce regional tensions, with particular attention to maritime......
The Icelanders rejected the resumption of EU membership negotiations in the referendum held on Saturday. Supportive of the 'yes' vote, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir insists that the result does not constitute a failure for her government and rules out any resumption of discussions with Brussels......
Spain has officially approached the European Commission to seek exceptional financial support to cope with the migratory pressure on Sebta. Madrid aims to enhance the resources mobilized in this Spanish-administered city, particularly to improve the reception of migrants and the care of unaccompanied......
Six European Union countries are calling for the creation of a bloc-wide mechanism to tax windfall profits generated by oil companies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices higher and increase concerns over supply security. Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland and......
