Keywords: European Union


Ukraine War: Slovakia supports sanctions on Russia as Belgium calls for negotiations

The war in Ukraine continues to reshape political positions across Europe as governments debate how to respond to the prolonged conflict with Russia. Since the launch of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the war has triggered sweeping sanctions, military aid packages......

Morocco and EU discuss strengthening economic partnership

Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, held a telephone conversation with the European Commissioner responsible for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Morocco and the European Union. During......

US-Spain tensions rise as European Union signals readiness to defend its interests

The European Union has indicated that it is prepared to take action to protect its economic interests and those of its member states following recent threats from US President Donald Trump against Spain regarding trade relations. On Wednesday, representatives of the European......

Global leaders voice concern after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders have reacted strongly following strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, actions that triggered retaliatory measures from Tehran across the Middle East. The developments have intensified diplomatic debate among allies and adversaries alike. The presidents of the......

Albares says Ceuta customs operate normally amid strong Spain-Morocco ties

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, has affirmed that the customs office in Ceuta is operating normally, dismissing recurring doubts about its functionality and highlighting what he described as an exceptionally strong phase in relations between Spain and Morocco. In......

Spain calls on EU to lift sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president

Spain has formally urged the European Union (EU) to remove sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, following the recent approval of an amnesty law by the Venezuelan National Assembly. The announcement was made on Friday by Spain’s Foreign Minister, José......

US trade deficit hits $1.24 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs

The United States recorded a historic trade deficit of $1.241 trillion in 2025, marking a 2.1% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the US Department of Commerce. This record deficit occurred despite the implementation of tariffs aimed at rebalancing trade flows with......

Germany deems French defense spending efforts insufficient

Germany has described France’s current efforts to increase defense spending as insufficient, urging Paris to align its rhetoric on European sovereignty with concrete domestic action. Speaking in a radio interview, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stressed that calls for stronger European......

China lowers anti-subsidy tariffs on European dairy imports

China announced on Thursday that it will reduce anti-subsidy tariffs on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU), easing the measures initially imposed in December 2025 in response to European taxes on Chinese electric vehicles. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the......