Sat. Feb 15th, 2025

NEWS & BACKGROUND

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte with US Vice-President JD Vance.

Munich Security Conference: EU and NATO statements focusing on defence and Ukraine

Ukraine took center stage at this year’s Munich Security Conference. With the U.S. urging its European allies to take more responsibility for Europe’s defence and security, EU and NATO partners must rethink their strategies and strengthen their commitments. Insight EU has compiled key speeches, remarks, and follow-ups from today’s discussions—more insights will follow over the weekend.

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US announcment of a reciprocal tariff policy: Statement by the EU Commission

The EU maintains some of the lowest tariffs in the world and sees no justification for increased US tariffs on its exports: “Tariffs are taxes. By imposing tariffs, the US is taxing its own citizens, raising costs for business, stifling growth and fuelling inflation. Tariffs heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt the efficiency and integration of global markets”, the EU statement says.

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BUSINESS

US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi conclude the “US-India COMPACT”

US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi have unveiled the US-India COMPACT—Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology for the 21st Century. This ambitious initiative aims to drive transformative cooperation across key sectors. With a results-driven agenda, both leaders are committed to delivering tangible outcomes this year, underscoring the deep trust and shared vision behind this strategic partnership.

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EU-USA maps

US announcment of a reciprocal tariff policy: Statement by the EU Commission

The EU maintains some of the lowest tariffs in the world and sees no justification for increased US tariffs on its exports: “Tariffs are taxes. By imposing tariffs, the US is taxing its own citizens, raising costs for business, stifling growth and fuelling inflation. Tariffs heighten economic uncertainty and disrupt the efficiency and integration of global markets”, the EU statement says.

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DIGITIZATION

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Eurobarometer: Do Europeans support the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace?

Digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), are widely seen as beneficial across Europe—enhancing jobs, the economy, society, and overall quality of life. But what do Europeans really think? A new Eurobarometer survey provides a deeper look, offering insights into public perception and detailed results for each EU Member State. Explore the findings and discover how attitudes vary across Europe.

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The AI for Good Global Summit tackles the rise of autonomous AI agents

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A new wave of autonomous AI—capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed—is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI” and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more widely available, and potentially more energy efficient—but also harder to regulate.

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From left to right: Ursula VON DER LEYEN (President of the European Commission), Justin TRUDEAU (Canadian Prime Minister, Canada), António COSTA (President of the European Council)

Canadian and European leaders meet in Brussels to strengthen transatlantic partnership

Working together, Canada and its transatlantic partners have created good-paying jobs for our peoples, strengthened our economies, and advanced progress on key priorities, including climate change and international security. With increasing geopolitical instability and economic disruptions, including proposed U.S. tariffs, it is critical to accelerate these partnerships, now and into the future.

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SECURITY

US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi conclude the “US-India COMPACT”

US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi have unveiled the US-India COMPACT—Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology for the 21st Century. This ambitious initiative aims to drive transformative cooperation across key sectors. With a results-driven agenda, both leaders are committed to delivering tangible outcomes this year, underscoring the deep trust and shared vision behind this strategic partnership.

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Drone attack in Chernobyl: IAEA Director General Statement on the situation in Ukraine

A drone attack caused a fire on the building confining the remains of the reactor destroyed in the 1986 Chornobyl accident, a deeply concerning incident that underlines the persistent risks to nuclear safety during the military conflict, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said, the drone attack was launched by Russia. Learn more about what happened.

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NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects

NATO launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence. At a signing ceremony held at NATO Headquarters, 15 Allies committed to developing more efficient solutions to lower-level air threats – that is, threats flying below 500 feet or 150 meters, which is less than half the height of the Eiffel Tower. Learn more about the initiatives.

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte with US Vice-President JD Vance.

Munich Security Conference: EU and NATO statements focusing on defence and Ukraine

Ukraine took center stage at this year’s Munich Security Conference. With the U.S. urging its European allies to take more responsibility for Europe’s defence and security, EU and NATO partners must rethink their strategies and strengthen their commitments. Insight EU has compiled key speeches, remarks, and follow-ups from today’s discussions—more insights will follow over the weekend.

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Munich Security Conference: What EU Commission Members will discuss at the MSC

The Commission’s delegation will be led by President Ursula von der Leyen and include Executive Vice-Presidents Teresa Ribera and Henna Virkkunen, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, and Commissioners Maroš Šefčovič, Valdis Dombrovskis, Dubravka Šuica, Wopke Hoekstra, Andrius Kubilius, Marta Kos, Hadja Lahbib, Magnus Brunner, Jessika Roswall, and Ekaterina Zaharieva.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Drone attack in Chernobyl: IAEA Director General Statement on the situation in Ukraine

A drone attack caused a fire on the building confining the remains of the reactor destroyed in the 1986 Chornobyl accident, a deeply concerning incident that underlines the persistent risks to nuclear safety during the military conflict, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said, the drone attack was launched by Russia. Learn more about what happened.

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EU Affordable Energy Action Plan: Eurelectric publishes its position

At two weeks from the EU Affordable Action Plan, the electricity industry calls on the EU Commission to avoid ill-designed short-term measures: “Extending this legislation to utilities will increase bureaucracy, make the market less liquid and tie up billions of euros that could otherwise be invested in the transition. Policymakers will achieve the exact opposite of what the clean industrial deal is meant to”,electric’s Secretary General Kristian Ruby.

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EU AGENDA