Armenia’s European Turn Meets Russia’s Red Line
For years, Armenia tried to balance between East and West, maintaining its strategic alliance with Russia while gradually expanding ties with Europe. That balancing act is now reaching its limits.…
Beijing threatens retaliation over EU moves to curb imports from China
China on Saturday warned the EU against imposing new trade restrictions, as Brussels prepares a broad crackdown on Beijing’s industrial overcapacity amid mounting fears for the future of European manufacturing.…
Hungary unlocks €16.4bn in EU funds after Magyar secures deal with Brussels
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar reached an agreement with the European Commission to unblock nearly all recovery and cohesion funds that had been frozen under his predecessor, Viktor Orbán. –…
EU Condemns Russian Drone Strike in Romania and Prepares New Sanctions
Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line. A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians. On EU territory. We stand in full solidarity…
Péter Magyar’s EU Reset Is Entering Its Most Difficult Phase
Hungary’s political transition under Prime Minister Péter Magyar is rapidly becoming one of the European Union’s most consequential political tests since the bloc’s confrontation with Poland over judicial independence and…
Germany’s Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an “associate member” of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen…
EU Moves to Reduce Tariffs on US Industrial Exports
A deal is a deal, and the EU honours its commitments. I welcome the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on reducing tariffs for US industrial exports…
EU Praises Türkiye’s Role in Supporting De-Escalation With Iran
Very good call with President Erdogan. Türkiye is a key partner in a region in turmoil. Our interests converge; keeping trade routes open, energy flowing and supply chains stable. We…
Wong Reaffirms Strong Singapore-EU Partnership Amid Multipolar Shift
I spoke recently with António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen to reaffirm Singapore’s close partnership with the European Union. Europe is a key player in today’s multipolar world —…
Von der Leyen Emphasises Cooperation with New Hungarian Government
Congratulations to Magyar Péter on becoming Prime Minister of Hungary. This Europe Day, our hearts are in Budapest. The hope and promise of renewal is a powerful signal in these…