Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje party wins 43% in early parliamentary elections but must build coalitions amid ongoing political instability and EU integration efforts.
Armenia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority, reinforcing Pashinyan’s pro-EU course amid opposition challenges and Russian economic pressures.
Finland has confiscated €3.7 million in Russian assets to enforce Naftogaz’s $5 billion arbitration award over Crimea-related property disputes.
Rheinmetall signs a €5.7 billion deal with Romania, backed by the EU’s SAFE fund, to supply combat vehicles, air defense systems, and vessels, expanding its Eastern European footprint.
The EU plans to restrict US tech giants like Microsoft and Google from public cloud contracts in strategic sectors to enhance technological independence.
President Putin threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and work restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The EU delays naming a negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, focusing first on defining negotiation goals and reinforcing sanctions against Russia's financial and defense sectors.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas and oil supplies to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the EU, risking critical energy and trade cooperation.
Ukraine and its European allies held a high-level video conference to discuss reactivating diplomacy and increasing Europe's role in ending the Russian aggression.
Hungary reinstates its ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports following a procedural lapse during a government transition and withdraws its exit from the International Criminal Court.
The EU and Mexico have signed a sweeping trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and easing trade barriers, aiming to boost exports, investments, and bilateral cooperation.
Israel draws sharp criticism from Western allies after its security minister posts a video showing detained pro-Palestinian activists in degrading conditions, raising diplomatic tensions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns Russia, China, and the US employ divide-and-conquer tactics to weaken EU unity and influence global power dynamics.
Serbia holds its first joint military exercises with NATO, balancing its policy of neutrality while deepening strategic defense partnerships amid complex regional dynamics.
Ukraine has gained the strategic initiative over Russia by intensifying drone strikes and reclaiming territory, marking a crucial shift in the ongoing conflict dynamics.
Germany considers President Steinmeier as EU envoy for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, proposing a joint mediation with Schröder amid skepticism about Moscow's intentions.
Putin names Gerhard Schröder as preferred EU negotiator for Ukraine peace talks, emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue and signaling Russia's strategic diplomatic approach.
Poland secures a €44 billion EU loan under the SAFE program, marking a major investment to modernize its defense industry despite presidential opposition.
EU leaders prepare strategically for potential negotiations with Russia, navigating diplomatic challenges and regional conflicts while aligning on a unified approach.
President Trump delays EU auto tariff hike to July 4, extending a key deadline amid ongoing disputes over compliance with a major US-EU trade agreement.
Activists protest Russia's presence at Venice Biennale, spotlighting political prisoners and corporate ties behind the pavilion amid sanctions and conflict.
The UK plans to join the EU's €90 billion loan program for Ukraine, enhancing financial support and defense industry collaboration amid ongoing conflict.
The ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession in 2026 if the EU retaliates, threatening the country's vital automotive exports amid escalating trade tensions.
The EU and Mercosur provisionally launch a free trade agreement unlocking new market opportunities while facing legal, environmental, and political challenges.
For the first time in years, Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade excludes military vehicles, citing operational concerns and regional security amid ongoing conflict.
Hungarian PM Péter Madyar will negotiate with the EU to unlock over €35 billion in funds frozen due to compliance issues under the previous government.
Viktor Orbán declines his parliamentary seat to focus on reorganizing Fidesz after electoral defeat, while Péter Magyar’s incoming government signals policy shifts in Hungary’s foreign relations.
France and Poland announce a joint military satellite project to strengthen EU defense autonomy and reduce reliance on private satellite communications by 2030.