Keywords: European Union


Orban leans toward Russia over Ukraine ahead of Hungarian elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has adopted a pro-Russian stance in the lead-up to the country’s parliamentary elections on April 12, using Ukraine as a focal point in his political messaging. Analysts say this strategy is designed to divert attention from domestic social issues, where his......

Lithuania warned Hungary could pose NATO and EU security risk

Polish authorities have highlighted concerns that Hungarian officials may have posed a security risk within NATO and the European Union. The warnings date back to 2019, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, amid reports of possible leaks of confidential information to Russia. Hungary has maintained......

Hungary Foreign Minister accused of sharing sensitive EU information with Russia

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is facing allegations of sharing sensitive European Union discussions with Russia, according to recent media reports citing European security officials. The claims suggest that Szijjarto maintained regular contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov,......

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......