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EU Considers Strengthening Aspides Mission Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval mission in the Red Sea as concerns grow over renewed Houthi attacks and their potential impact on international maritime traffic. Speaking to journalists on Monday, October 12, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in......

EU Considers Strengthening Red Sea Naval Mission Amid Intensified Houthi Attacks

The European Union is considering additional measures to reinforce its naval presence in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks intensify, with a possible expansion of its Aspides mission among the options under discussion. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,......

EU calls for more ships to strengthen Operation Aspides in the Red Sea

The European Union is seeking to strengthen its naval presence in the Red Sea as security risks continue to affect one of the world's most important maritime corridors. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called on member states to provide additional vessels for Operation ASPIDES, saying the......

EU diplomatic service faces major restructuring amid budget and power tensions

The European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Union’s diplomatic service, is facing a major restructuring that could significantly reduce its central staff over the next two years, according to Euractiv, as EU governments debate spending priorities and the future organization of external......

EU Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal on Western Sahara

  Morocco and the European Union have renewed their diplomatic engagement over Western Sahara while also reviewing the broader strategic partnership between Rabat and Brussels. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas......

EU condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Red Sea tensions escalate

The European Union has stepped up its criticism of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, warning that the escalation is adding further pressure to an already fragile regional security environment. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the attacks following discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister......

Russian intelligence accuses EU of backing wider military recruitment in Ukraine

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused the European Union of encouraging Ukraine to consider broader military recruitment, including the possible mobilization of women, as Kyiv continues to face personnel shortages amid the ongoing war. In a statement, the Russian intelligence......

EU leaders weigh diplomatic overhaul and the future of Kaja Kallas

European Union leaders are expected to address the future of the bloc’s foreign policy structure at a summit later in 2026, with the position of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reportedly emerging as one of the most sensitive issues on the agenda. According to European media reports citing......

Hungary opposes accelerated Ukrainian membership in the EU

Hungary is opposing any attempt to fast-track Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán saying that any final decision on the country’s membership should be put to a national referendum. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Orbán......