EU-India relations: College of EU Commissioners travels to New Delhi
The unprecedented visit of the College of EU Commissioners early in the new mandate, underscores the strong momentum in EU-India…
NATO launches its first Resilience Reference Curriculum against threats
The new curriculum contributes to developing skills and strategies to enhance resilience in an era of uncertainties, disruptions, interdependence, and…
Speech by Russian President Putin at the plenary of the Future Technologies Forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum at the International Trade Centre in…
Defending Europe without the US: Bruegel publishes initial estimates on what it will take
Europe may require up to 300,000 additional troops and a €250 billion annual defence spending increase in the short term…
Submarine Cables: EU Commission and EU HR unveil bold security measures
Securing Europe’s Lifelines: Today, in Helsinki, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen presented the Joint Communication of the EU Commission and the EU High…
How to fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the European Union – Andrew Duff, EPC
According to Duff's EPC comment, membership negotiations will center on Ukraine’s commitment to EU values, including democracy, rule of law,…
Europol: Criminal group forging over 12,000 official documents halted in Poland
Europol has supported Polish Border Guards (Straż Graniczna) in stopping an international criminal organised group from forging a wide range…
Between the lines: Analyzing central bank communications — Insights from Vice Chair Jefferson
US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson talks about central bank communications and the use of textual analysis tools.…
Readout: President Putin answers questions about negotiations with the USA
During his visit to Joint Stock Company "Research and Production Enterprise RADAR MMS", Russian President Putin answered a number of…
US Administration designates international cartels as terrorist designations
The United States remains committed to protecting our nation, the American people, and our hemisphere by stopping the campaigns of…
Europol publishes ethical assessment of technologies in law enforcement
Europol is publishing a new report "Assessing Technologies in Law Enforcement: A Method for Ethical Decision-Making", providing law enforcement agencies…
EUAA: EU courts provide more clarity on women seeking international protection
In 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down three landmark judgments providing national authorities with…
Press remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič in Washington DC
The EU-US economic partnership, worth USD 1.7 trillion, is a global powerhouse tackling shared challenges like global overcapacities driven by…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó
Wang Yi said that in today's chaotic world, global governance is facing difficulties. As the rotating President of the U.N. Security Council for…
President von der Leyen takes part in the CARICOM Leaders’ Summit
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe's commitment…
EU Commission welcomes political agreement on the €1.9bn facility for Moldova
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European…
NATO allies discuss energy security with IEA and European Commission
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the…
UN Security Council on Ukraine: Remarks by China’s UN Representative
"China hopes all relevant parties and stakeholders involved in the Ukraine crisis will engage in the peace talks process, and…
Mediterranean: Speech by EU Commissioner Šuica at the EP Foreign Affairs Committee
"I would like to share some of our ideas for the New Pact for the Mediterranean. My vision is to…
Moldova: EU lawmakers agree to support reforms and growth with almost €2 billion
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for…
EU-US Cooperation on Trade and Economic Security: Speech by EU Commissioner Šefčovič
EU Commissioner Šefčovič, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged that the EU has a relatively small trade surplus but…
Andriy Yermak met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg
Amid disinformation from U.S. President Trump targeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, efforts toward a just and lasting peace continue. Zelenskyy’s Chief…
Armenia: Outcome of the 14th Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels
Armenia and the EU highlighted the importance of free and fair elections and the outstanding efforts to increase public’s trust in…
Outcome of the 16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue (updated)
Both sides affirmed their unwavering commitment to act in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations…
Readout of US State Secretary Rubio’s call with European foreign ministers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the…
President von der Leyen attends 48th CARICOM meeting with 15 heads of government
As part of the Commission's outreach strategy, President Ursula von der Leyen, starts a two-day visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. She will…
EU affairs ministers discussed security, competitiveness, and democratic resilience
On 18 February, the General Affairs Council (GAC) convened at the Warsaw Citadel to address EU security in the context…
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality: Speech by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
"The European Union has long been a global leader in gender equality and women's rights. We have prioritised these values…
Security topics: Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara
In Ankara, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in…
Read-out of the meeting of President von der Leyen and US Special Envoy Kellogg
This morning in Brussels, President von der Leyen met with General Keith Kellogg, US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Learn more…
High-Level Discussion on Fragility: Speech by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
"Compassion, humanity, solidarity — these must be our guiding lights. In today's increasingly polarised, antagonistic, and inward-looking world, the European…
NATO Secretary General welcomes US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Lt Gen (ret) Keith Kellogg, United States Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, to…
Outcome of the informal meeting in Paris on Ukraine and European security
French President Emmanuel Macron held an informal meeting on the afternoon of Monday, with the heads of government of Germany, the…
Trump card: What could US abandonment of Europe look like? – EU-ISS
A US withdrawal from Europe would be as destabilizing for the EU as a Russian nuclear attack, according to a…
EU Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee visits the European Defence Agency
Following the hearing of the EDA Chief Executive, Jiří Šedivý, at the then SEDE subcommittee in December 2024 and the…
Russian President Putin discusses development of Kamchatka with Governor Solodov
Russian Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Kamchatka Territory Governor Vladimir Solodov. The head of the region briefed the President about his performance in the past…
No lasting peace without Ukraine and without the EU: EU politicians at the MSC
At the Munich Security Conference, European Council President Costa, EU High Representative Kallas, and EU Commissioner Dombrovskis reaffirmed their strong…
President Zelenskyy: Create the Armed Forces of Europe as an upgrade to NATO
"We must apply pressure together – to make real peace. Putin cannot offer real security guarantees. Not just because he…
Chancellor Scholz at the Munich Security Conference: This Must Be Europe’s Moment!
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Munich Security Conference, outlining his vision for ending the war in Ukraine, strengthening Europe’s…
US President Trump establishes the “National Energy Dominance Council”
The National Energy Dominance Council will be established within the Executive Office of the President, chaired by the Secretary of…
US President Trump prohibits federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools
The Order bars federal funds from being used to support or subsidize an educational service agency, state education agency, local…
Munich Security Conference: Speech by EU Commissioner Kubilius at the Space Night
"The 21st century will be the century of space. And Europeans have a long tradition of exploration. We must once…
Operation ASPIDES: EU Council prolongs mandate in the Red Sea
The EU Council today decided to prolong the mandate of the EU maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation…
Discriminiation in Denmark: EU Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-417/23
According to EU Advocate General Ćapeta, the Danish legislation on public housing in transformation areas constitutes direct discrimination based on…
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 &…
Munich Security Conference: Remarks and meetings of EU HR Kaja Kallas
"No peace deal will work without us, because for the implementation of any kind of deal, there is a need…
MSC: US and Ukrainian officials discuss “real and guaranteed peace”
In Munich, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Vice President JD Vance. The delegation also included US Secretary…
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…
Police raid in Moldova arrests three mercenaries linked to the Russian “Wagner Group”
An operation by the Moldavan and Ukrainian national authorities, supported by Europol’s Core International Crimes team, targeted individuals suspected of having taken…