The EU is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces. This undermines African-led efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The EU reaffirms its full support to the Luanda and Nairobi processes.
Serving as the United States 72nd Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has got a clear direction to place core national interest as the guiding mission of U.S. American foreign policy: “Every dollar we spend, every program we fund, and every policy we pursue must be justified with the answer to three simple questions…”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk presented the programme of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union at the plenary session of the European Parliament on 22 January. Read his full speech and MEP reactions during the debate.
Russia’s war against Ukraine, the rise of the far right in Europe, and the future role of the U.S.: Europe faces significant challenges. In these times, the German-French partnership is crucial, emphasized French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz in their press statements in Paris, today.
Discussing his meeting with Robert Fico, Orbán emphasized that there is no doubt Slovakia and Hungary are and will remain members of NATO and the EU. Orbán commented that while Hungary is often described as isolated in international politics, “since yesterday, we are the mainstream. We have returned to the main avenue of history.”
Denouncing the ongoing and long-standing grave violations of human rights and democratic principles in Belarus, which have further intensified in the run-up to the so-called presidential election on 26 January, the EU Parliament asks the EU, its member states and the international community not to recognise the legitimacy of incumbent dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka as president after the vote.
The European Union must bind its defence industry close together and develop weapons systems collaboratively, the new Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA), High Representative Kaja Kallas, told the 2025 EDA Annual Conference. She also called for the Agency to do more. Read her speech.
“We can outspend, outproduce, and outgun Russia. Every euro we spend today on defence will save lives tomorrow—lives of our sons, daughters, and future generations. Let’s turbocharge our efforts, together. Industry, Member States, armed forces, and EU institutions, especially the European Defence Agency (EDA), must work in seamless cooperation” – EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius at the EDA Conference.
The revocations within this Executive Order will be the first of many steps the United States Federal Government will take to “repair our institutions and our economy”. The revocations include the cancellation of previous U.S. sustainability goals and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.
For the first time ever, Europol has welcomed to its headquarters over 80 financial experts from all around the world to participate in Project A.S.S.E.T. (Asset Search & Seize Enforcement Taskforce), a unique initiative aimed at enhancing the number of criminal assets seized globally
At the European Parliament plenary debate, EU Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen discusses with MEPs how to prevent sabotage by Russia’s shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
The EU Council today adopted a third assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €60 million to the benefit of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
President Xi stressed his readiness to work with President Putin and guide China-Russia relations to a new height in 2025, to respond to external uncertainties with the stability and resilience of China-Russia ties, to boost the development and prosperity of both countries, and to uphold international fairness and justice.
According to the Executive Order, the energy and critical minerals identification, leasing, development, production, transportation, refining, and generation capacity of the United States are all far too inadequate to meet our Nation’s needs: “We need a reliable, diversified, and affordable supply of energy to drive our Nation’s manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and defense industries, and to sustain the basics of modern life and military preparedness.”
The Executive Order states that capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens.
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the United States Trade Representative, shall investigate the causes of the USA’s large and persistent annual trade deficits in goods, as well as the economic and national security implications and risks resulting from such deficits. They shall recommend appropriate measures, such as a global supplemental tariff or other policies, to remedy such deficits.
The United States intends to withdraw from the WHO. The Presidential Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations signed on January 20, 2021, that retracted the United States’ July 6, 2020, notification of withdrawal is revoked.
According to the order, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations shall immediately submit formal written notification of the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Following his inauguration, U.S President Donald Trumps initiated a broad range of “Presidential Actions” Insight EU has listed with the relevant links, while some of the decisions relevant to Europe will be published in detail.
“The outermost regions have a strategic importance for the Union. In the Atlantic. In the Caribbean Sea. In South America. And in the Indian Ocean. The outermost regions extend the European Union around the world, to many places beyond the European continent. And we have a responsibility to support their development” – European Council President António Costa.
“The EU looks forward to working closely with the new US Administration to tackle pressing global challenges. A lot is at stake for both sides – more so as the rules of engagement between global powers are changing. We will address shared priorities for prosperity and international security, reaffirming the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership”, EU Commissioner Šefčovič at the EU Parliament Plenary.
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