Brussels 22.04.2026 Today the EU countries on have given a preliminary green light to unblocking a 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, with Hungary given 24 hours to sign off definitively as it waits for Russian oil to arrive via the Druzhba pipeline, diplomats said. (Image: illustration) The bitter feud over the pipeline pitted Hungary’s nationalist premier…
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Michel: von der Leyen “extremely authoritarian”
Brussels 21.04.2026 Charles Michel led the European Council for five years. In his interview to Brussels Times he is reflecting upon his experiences, and offers his vision of the state of the European Union, and the leadership. “I have my own opinion about her (Ursula von der Leyen) personality and it is not my intention…
MCC: EU-Hungary – premature celebrations
Brussels 13.04.2026 The MCC Brussels issued a statement on the Hungarian Election Results: 🚨Statement on the Hungarian Election from MCC Brussels Sunday’s Hungarian election saw an unprecedented exercise of democratic rights by the Hungarian people. They voted in their millions for change, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán graciously conceded defeat to his opponent.… — MCC…
Spain to reopen Embassy in Tehran
Brussels 10.04.2026 Spain will reopen its Embassy in Tehran to support efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict after the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States (US) and Iran. Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has said his country will reopen its embassy in Tehran and play a role in peace efforts. 🔴…
NATO: Rutte between rock and…
Brussels 09.04.2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declined to convey whether the President Donald Trump had repeated his threat to abandon the military organization, but he indicated that the leader was disappointed in some allies for being too slow to react with the Iran war. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 CNN's Jake Tapper: “When Trump threatened to kill the entire…
Hungary: Vance visit to Budapest
Brussels 08.04.2026 Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Hungary this week, days ahead of the country’s national elections, is officially intended to deepen ties with the European nation. Inside Hungary, however, the visit is viewed mainly as an attempt to boost longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose grip on power is facing its biggest test…
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…
AfD calls NATO to withdraw
Brussels 30.03.2026 The co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD party has called for the complete withdrawal of US troops from the country, saying Berlin must pursue a more independent foreign policy by 2029. The U.S. may stop promising to defend its NATO allies should they come under attack, President Trump said as his frustration grows that…
NATO: Rutte expects unity
Brussels 23.03.2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte offered a full endorsement of President Donald Trump’s military efforts against Iran and also said he expects the nations of the Alliance to unite to support Trump. NATO Secretary Mark Rutte won't even condemn Trump calling his organization "cowards" pic.twitter.com/HONS7KJvpj — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “What…
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…
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