Without doubt, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU is a symbolic moment that will position the country at the epicenter of European interest and will call for its unequivocal leadership

U.S. President Donald Trump called the EU plan to offer Canada associate membership “laughable” and warned of heavy tariffs or restrictions on trade if he considers the move hostile

This is a playground for provocateurs on all sides, people who are dead set to see a lethal confrontation and a final settling of accounts between Russia and the West

The Eurogroup president says the EU cannot afford to keep acting as 27 separate countries as geopolitical and technological changes accelerate, calling for greater political will and faster implementation of reforms.

Europe needs to avoid replacing old dependencies with new ones, particularly where partners have a record of political unreliability or repeatedly challenge the principles the EU seeks to defend

More than 10 EU members are prepared to provide personnel and resources for a planned mission to train and advise Lebanon’s armed forces as UNIFIL prepares to withdraw

Germany says Russia was responsible for the attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month, prompting diplomatic protests from the EU and several member states. Moscow rejects the accusation and says it will respond

The new funding will help Ukraine procure air defense systems, missiles, ammunition and radars as Russia intensifies its attacks

People close to Iran's leadership say Tehran has examined options including attacks on U.S. military assets in southeastern Europe and Cyprus if Washington launches another offensive.

Japan has officially become the 23rd associated country in the European Union's Horizon Europe program, expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and other strategic research fields.

The proposed alliance would bring together dozens of countries to strengthen shipping security and protect energy supply lines after Houthi attacks disrupted a key global trade corridor.

The new Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Benghazi will operate under the EU's Operation IRINI with Italian and Maltese funding. The move comes as migrant departures from eastern Libya continue to rise despite concerns from rights groups

In an opinion article for the Financial Times, Greece's finance minister and Eurogroup president argues that a unified European spectrum policy could drive investment, strengthen telecommunications, and generate new revenue for the European Union.

The European Commission said the latest U.S. tariffs are consistent with last year's EU-U.S. trade agreement, while stressing the importance of maintaining stability and pursuing further tariff exemption

The European Commission penalized Alibaba’s marketplace for failing to prevent counterfeit goods, unsafe items and other illegal products from remaining available to millions of European users.

Berlin says an EU-mandated mission should be considered after UNIFIL expires at the end of 2026, aiming to prevent a security vacuum and support stability in southern Lebanon.

A coalition led by Italy and Poland is urging Brussels to reconsider the planned ETS2 carbon pricing scheme for transport and heating fuels, arguing households should not face additional costs amid current economic and geopolitical pressures

Western leaders meeting in Paris are seeking new air defense commitments for Kyiv as Russian missile attacks intensify, while the European Union has approved €120 million to strengthen Moldova's air defense capabilities

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis says reforms, technological investment and European cooperation are essential to boosting competitiveness, strengthening resilience and securing the EU’s long-term economic future

The counterfeit products, imported from China and sold under a well-known brand name, were seized in Romania, Serbia and Spain after a cross-border investigation led by the EU's anti-fraud agency.