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Europe News

Three things Europe should take away from Trump’s State of the Union

For the first State of the Union of his second term, US President Donald Trump decided to go long, covering everything from the economy to Iran during a 107-minute speech to Congress.

Economy

US tariffs: Supreme Court may curb Trump’s favourite trade weapon

The Supreme Court could restrict Trump’s use of tariffs, challenging his unprecedented trade strategy.

Europe News

Cheese diplomacy: How France's foreign ministry is raising its profile

The low understanding of what diplomats do by the wider public can have serious consequences, experts say.

USA

Court backs Trump's foreign aid freeze, triggering global concerns

A US Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration can suspend billions in foreign aid, despite challenges from grant recipients. This decision follows Trump's executive order to freeze aid spending, which critics argue could result in millions of deaths by 2030.

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Yemen

Germany summons China's ambassador after aircraft lasered in Red Sea

The maritime surveillance aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which is intended to better defend civilian ships against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Germany

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed to top UN job

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin.

Eurasia Talks

National leader Berdimuhamedow on Turkmenistan’s neutrality and EU ties

In this episode of Eurasia Talks, Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow reaffirms the country’s commitment to neutrality, global cooperation, and economic partnerships.

Climate

Experts: US rollbacks on renewables create opportunities for the EU

Climate campaigners are urging the EU to step into the "leadership void" left by the US.

USA

Biden says his administration forced Putin's failure in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed across the board during his single term presidency as he reflects on his administration’s foreign policy success one week before the end of his time in office.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Far-right gains could transform the EU's stance on global matters

Whatever happens, the European far right can be expected to advocate a foreign policy less committed to liberal democratic values and more inclined to pursue transactional policies toward the rest of the world, Marlene Laruelle writes.

Europe News

Xi kicks off Serbia visit on Chinese Embassy bombing anniversary

The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo.

Europe News

Europeans want stronger EU in global affairs but not a priority: Poll

European citizens want the European Union to have a stronger role in international affairs but the goal is not considered a top priority.

Gaza

Iran denies involvement in drone strike as Biden says US will respond

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Hungary

Euroviews. The true strength of the EU lies in its diversity of opinions

We cannot allow select countries to impose their will on others on critical issues of war and peace, such as the imposition of sanctions or the financing of weapons, Balázs Orbán writes.

Ireland

Ireland's government rules out dropping military neutrality policy

Heated debate as country re-examines its military approach in the wake of the war in Ukraine

Europe Decoded

For the EU, moving from unanimity to qualified majority is a Catch-22

The winds of change are blowing through the European Union's foreign policy – but they may not be enough to cause a storm.