Tag: Europe
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Authorities in Serbia and Hungary have reported the discovery of explosives near the Balkan Stream gas pipeline, a key route transporting Russian gas to Central Europe. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said security units found “two large packages of explosives with detonators” near Kanjiža, a short distance from the pipeline. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán convened…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday (5 April), signalling a potential reset in Ukraine–Syria relations and broader Middle East engagement. In a statement, Zelenskyy said the talks focused on strengthening security cooperation, expanding economic ties, and supporting regional stability. He described the visit as part of Ukraine’s “active…
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced expanded security cooperation between Ukraine and Türkiye following talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul, as Kyiv seeks to leverage wartime expertise internationally. Writing on Telegram, President Zelenskyy confirmed both sides had agreed on “new steps” in defence collaboration, focusing on sharing technology, operational experience, and security expertise.…
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has concluded a Gulf tour spanning Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, engaging regional leaders amid heightened Middle East tensions and energy security concerns. In Doha, Meloni met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, thanking Qatar for assisting Italian citizens during early stages of the regional conflict.…
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Seoul on Friday (3 April) to strengthen defence collaboration and address economic and energy challenges arising from the ongoing war in Iran. Macron’s visit, the first French presidential state visit to South Korea since 2015, follows a stop in Japan and aims…
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Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has framed next week’s general election as a pivotal moment for Hungary’s democratic future. Magyar says the vote will decide whether the country continues drifting toward Eastern autocracies or reasserts its place among European democracies. Speaking after a rally in Kiskunhalas on Thursday (2 April), Magyar highlighted concerns over Hungary’s…
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The European Union is evaluating a range of measures, including potential fuel rationing and further releases from emergency oil reserves, as it prepares for a “long-lasting” energy shock stemming from the Middle East conflict, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has said. “This will be a long crisis . . . energy prices will be higher for a very…
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Sweden has announced a $916 million (€796 million) investment to strengthen its air and drone defence systems, signalling a major step in the country’s broader defence enhancement strategy. The package includes radar systems, anti-aircraft weapons, and electronic warfare platforms, representing over half of the funds allocated for defence expansion. Swedish Defence Minister Pal Johnson stated…
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to deepen France–Japan strategic cooperation during a Tokyo summit, focusing on economic security, nuclear energy, AI, and defence ties. Both leaders emphasised long-term resilience, signing road maps on rare earth supply chains, next-generation nuclear technology, and space cooperation. Macron reiterated the vision of…
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Katherina Reiche, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, has called for a reassessment of the country’s opposition to nuclear power, citing rising reliance on gas and exposure to energy shocks. Speaking at an investor conference, Reiche said Germany now has “no alternative” but gas for baseload energy, reflecting the long-term impact of the…
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