Dutch Government: Europe can no longer rely on US for its security
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Von der Leyen and Kallas rivalry deepens as capitals move to curb EU diplomatic service
A French-led push to reform the EU's foreign service has exposed a growing power struggle between them.
Brussels welcomes US-Iran deal and presses for toll-free reopening of Hormuz
Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas backed the deal.
French, German and UK envoys meet Russian deputy minister in Ukraine peace push
The three countries are among Ukraine's main backers and lead the "coalition of the willing" assembling post-war security guarantees for Kyiv.
Borrell warns war is ‘a possible reality’ in Europe
The EU's former foreign affairs chief urged the EU to cut its reliance on the US, particularly in technology and energy.
Tomas Tobé: EU Democracy Shield must get much tougher on Russia and foreign interference
He stressed that troll farms in Saint Petersburg and bot networks are not protected free speech.
Poland furious about failing to land any EU ambassador posts
EU delegations are the EU's main representations abroad and play a key role in protecting and promoting EU interests outside Europe.
Back in the USSR
After a meeting of European leaders on Sunday, a spokesman for German Chancellor Merz voiced Europe’s readiness to take “the leading role in negotiations to…
Poland pays the highest price for supporting Ukraine. Is it getting anything in return?
When the European Union moved to unblock €6.
Europe moves to take charge of peace talks with Putin
The European push has come as the US has increasingly turned its attention to the conflict with Iran.
Kallas says Russia not ready for Ukraine talks as EU weighs more pressure on Moscow
The European Union's foreign policy chief argued that both sides would eventually have to reach an agreement.
Ukrainian membership plan: A Union of equals or an asylum for corrupt states?
The diplomatic deadlock has been broken and Brussels bigwigs are throwing a party.
EU’s ex-foreign policy chief Borrell slams bloc’s new migration deal as ‘betrayal of humanitarian principles’
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European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno leaves Socialists over divisions on support for Ukraine
She has also backed initiatives aimed at countering what she considers Russian influence operations in Europe.
EU’s decline three times worse than Qing dynasty decline, French academic warns
One of France’s most influential foreign policy voices has delivered a stark warning: In relative terms, the European Union is declining three times faster than…
Hungary: How EU funds are now a political weapon to enforce Brussels ideology
The European Commission is preparing to release up to €17 billion in previously frozen EU funds to Hungary following the decisive electoral victory of pro-European…
Ankara burns the maritime rulebook
Can you vote wishful thoughts into reality?
Kallas says EU can never be a neutral mediator in Russia-Ukraine talks
"One thing is very clear: we are on Ukraine's side and we are defending our own core security interests".
Nordic investors urge EU to hold firm on Arctic drilling ban
The appeal has come as the EU weighs revising its stance to prioritise energy supply.
EU extends Russia human rights sanctions until 2027
The measures include the freezing of assets and a ban on entering or transiting through EU territory for those on the list.
European Commission seeks Berlin’s backing for tougher China trade line
The push has come as Germany's long-standing reluctance to confront China has appeared to soften.
EU aid set to become a lever against partners of Russia and Iran
The European Union is one of the world's largest providers of external assistance.
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas calls China a ‘cancer’
The former Estonian prime minister has repeatedly drawn criticism for undiplomatic language, particularly towards Russia.
One of Macron’s deputies wants to do business with the butchers of Sudan
Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance (RE) party cannot agree on immigration, cannot secure its borders, and cannot articulate a coherent policy toward political Islam.
Kallas says NATO deterrence in Europe remains ‘intact’ despite US troop pullback
"All of this comes at a cost, but deterring aggression is cheaper than waging a war".
Renew Europe chief targets French conservative media over ‘Russian propaganda’
Renew Europe President and French MEP Valérie Hayer has accused two French conservative media outlets of relaying Kremlin narratives and called on the country’s…
EU considers military mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw
The plan was outlined by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers in Brussels.
Russia remains ‘important partner’ for new Hungarian government
Hungary's new government will maintain its relations with Russia, the country's incoming foreign minister Anita Orbán has said.
Brussels rushes Ukraine accession as Orbán exit leaves no openly critical voice
The European Commissioner for Enlargement has urged the bloc's member states to formally open all six negotiation clusters with Ukraine "as soon as possible".
Totalitarian sanctions: Is the EU crushing press freedom?
The European Parliament hosted a conference called EU Sanctions: Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights under Attack, organised by MEPs Ruth Firmenich, Michael von der…