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
About a week after the US and Israel attacked Iran, more and more theaters of war are emerging. NATO has increased the readiness of its ballistic missile defense systems.
By Marion Bergermann
If the US president cannot quickly present Operation Epic Fury as a victory, it could hurt him domestically. The duration of the war depends on the objective of the mission – and that remains vague.
By Katharina Kort
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
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
The regime in Tehran is reacting with counter-threats to Donald Trump’s warnings of US intervention.
By Markus Bickel
According to China's head of state Xi Jinping, post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza should follow the principle of "Palestinians rule Palestine". China recently abstained on a resolution on the Middle East conflict in the UN Security Council.
By Leonardo Pape
Donald Trump clears the way for billions to be invested in Syria. In return for the lifting of sanctions, interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa joins the US-led anti-terror alliance.
By Markus Bickel
The most important thing is to link all issues concerning Gaza with a path to a two-state solution, says Karim Haggag, Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Okan Bellikli
