Trump criticises Italy and Spain

Brussels 01.05.2026 President Donald Trump said “probably” when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after announcing that Washington was ‌looking at reducing the number of military personnel in Germany. BREAKING: President Trump says he'll consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain after hinting he…

UK: Strait of Hormuz coalition

Brussels 02.04.2026 The United Kingdom has gathered foreign ministers from 40 countries to assess options to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has been troubled by the United States and Israel’s unprovoked war against Iran. The UK is gathering foreign ministers from 40 countries to discuss options to reopen the Strait…

Europe and Japan statement on Hormuz Strait

Brussels 19.03.2026 Today leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement, saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take steps to stabilise energy markets. Joint statement from the leaders of 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇯🇵 on Strait of Hormuz— “We express…

Hormuz: EU warns Iran of escalation risks

“We urge the immediate release of the remaining ship and its crew, and call for restraint to avoid further tensions. Freedom of navigation must be respected at all times” says text of the statement by the spokesperson on the seizure of two ships by Iranian authorities in the Gulf of Hormuz. The seizure of two…