Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would like to reach majority decisions on foreign policy in coordination with Berlin. The timing for introducing a change of this kind following Orbán’s defeat seems opportune. However, smaller member states are putting the brakes on.
By Till Hoppe and Stephan Israel
The foreign ministers of EU member states have rejected Donald Trump’s call for them to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The EU does not consider itself responsible for the Iran conflict and is instead focusing on strengthening its existing naval operations.
By Stephan Israel
EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Stephan Israel
EU foreign ministers are hoping that Hungary’s obstruction will end after the April 12 elections, in which Viktor Orbán could lose power. At the same time, they are preparing a new security strategy and discussing a European contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Stephan Israel
At the EU Ambassadors’ Conference, Council President António Costa took a different position on foreign policy to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. While Costa is pushing for compliance with international law, von der Leyen believes that the old world order is history.
By Stephan Israel
Europe must use its power more assertively – this was the message from the President of the European Commission at the EU Ambassadors’ Conference. Under Europe’s new security strategy, security considerations must be taken into account systematically in all resources and instruments.
By Stephan Israel
Europeans have been guarded in their comments on “Operation Epic Fury,” the military action being taken by the US and Israel in Iran. They criticize Iran’s arbitrary counterattacks, warn against escalation, and avoid explicit criticism so as not to anger the Trump administration.
By Stephan Israel
Hungary is blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, thereby also disavowing EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who wanted to make a show of determination in Kyiv on the 4th anniversary of the Russian war.
By Stephan Israel
Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
By Stephan Israel
EU states disagree on whether they should go ahead with the ban on Russian oil exports without the G-7 states. The plan to adopt the 20th sanctions package by the 4th anniversary of the start of the war is in jeopardy.
By Stephan Israel
