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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 non-market practices. With the EU as part of the solution, not the problem, the EU Commission discussed how to move forward by fostering reciprocity, fairness, and mutual benefits—turning common challenges into shared success.

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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 emphasized that it accounts for only 3% of total bilateral trade. He pointed out that the U.S. holds a significant trade surplus in services, ranging from financial services to streaming platforms and social media, noting that even a Tesla car is packed with services. And he also highlighted that the

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a briefing for the media

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 of Staff, Andriy Yermak, recently met in Kyiv with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg—a visit warmly welcomed by Zelenskyy, who maintains strong public backing. Explore the latest KIIS opinion poll for deeper insights.

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Secretary Rubio Holds a Meeting with Saudi Arabia and Russia

US State Secretary Rubio briefs U.S. Media following high-stakes talks with Russia

Following a pivotal meeting with a Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff fielded questions from CNN’s Jennifer Hansler and the Associated Press’ Matthew Lee. Learn more about their briefing and readout published on the US State Department’s website.

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Map of US military presence in Europe

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 recent expert survey. With Donald Trump’s return, this risk feels more real. Early signs—direct talks with Russia excluding Ukraine and EU allies, demands for Europe to enforce a deal without US backing, and trade and tech clashes—fuel doubts about America’s reliability as an ally, warns the EU Institute for Security

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German Chancellor Scholz speaking at the Munich Security Conference

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 defense, and securing future defense funding. He also responded to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, making it clear why German democrats can “never again” form a coalition with right-wing parties like the AfD, which negates and distorts the Holocaust atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.

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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 the Interior Doug Burgum and vice-chaired by the Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and comprised of members of President Trump’s cabinet and key government agencies. The Council will advise President Trump on strategies to achieve energy dominance.

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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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NATO Defence Ministers focus on defence spending and support for Ukraine

Defence Ministers from NATO member states concluded their meeting in Brussels today, laying the groundwork for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague this June. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the new US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to his first NATO meeting, stating: “Secretary Hegseth came with a clear message.” Find out what his message was.

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