The February 2026 plenary session saw two key votes: on the Ukraine Support Loan, reaffirming the EU’s continued financial support for Ukraine; and on the EU-Mercosur agreement safeguard clause, ...

In response to United States (US) tariffs, and citing national security interests as a reason, China introduced two waves of export controls for rare-earth elements (REEs) in April and October 2025 ...

Russia’s war on Ukraine has been a wake-up call for many EU Member States in terms of defence budgets. Rising from €218 billion in 2021 to an expected €381 billion in 2025, there are significant ...

The EU’s digital partnerships with like-minded countries across the globe establish a comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation on digital issues. Written by Maria Niestadt. The EU launched ...

Russia’s escalating hybrid attacks, including drone incursions, have prompted NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry and the European Union’s (EU) plans for a European Drone Wall and Eastern Flank Watch. The ...

Staying true to his commitment, European Council President António Costa once more concluded the June European Council meeting within a single calendar day. Written by Ralf Drachenberg and Rebecca ...

The communication on the European Democracy Shield (EDS) aims to boost the protection of democracy against attacks, including from foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) and ...

A strategic partnership has linked the EU and Latin America since their first summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1999. In 2010, 33 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries decided to merge ...

EU Member States’ defence expenditure rose significantly between 2021 and 2024. The EU has introduced several initiatives to complement national efforts in order to boost defence spending and ...

Achieving equal representation of women in politics is an objective pursued by the European Union as a matter of justice, equality and democracy. Gender equality in general remains an important issue ...

Written by Tim Peters with Elena Bersani. The European Parliament is fully committed to ensuring an ambitious EU long-term budget that meets the Union’s many challenges in the years to come. On 28 ...

‘Delivered on all fronts’ was the main message from European Council President António Costa on the results of the 23 October European Council meeting. ‘Delivered on all fronts’ was the main message ...