Kaja Kallas

European leaders gathered in Rovaniemi, Finland, for the first European Arctic Summit, with strong accent on security

Officials say a political framework could be tied to the December budget deal; leaders are expected to touch the file at their October summit

Europe signals a harder line on Russian tourists, former combatants, and frozen assets while reaffirming support for Ukraine

The new duties, seen as grossly unfair by the EU, took effect at the exact moment a temporary 10% global tariff expired

Domestic disputes risk weakening the EU’s response to coups, jihadist threats, and Russian influence in West Africa

Even without vocal holdouts like Orbán’s Hungary, achieving unanimity remains laborious when national economic, energy, or political sensitivities are at stake

While the EU pushes for a strong European-led solution, success depends on bridging differences with the U.S. and securing buy-in from local actors

Washington, Brussels and the Alliance are placing growing emphasis on Turkey's defence industry, geography and regional influence

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced he will cut off all contact with Kallas until she retracts "the slanderous accusation"

Proposals include curbing powers of High Representative Kaja Kallas, viewed by many as too hawkish or biased to serve as credible negotiator

Expected elements include expanding designations of war-supporting entities and individuals, potentially including Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

The timing is particularly awkward as Ireland prepares to assume the EU’s rotating presidency of the Council of the EU