By Finbarr Bermingham in Brussels Late last year, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her second term in office, a giant purple banner was draped over the side of the EU executive arm’s headquarters, declaring: “United for our Future, 2024-2029.” While unity among the EU’s 27 member states has always been elusive, […]
Read MoreThe Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday. The announcement came during the visit to Manila of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for meetings with Manalo as […]
Read MoreIn a joint press conference with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the European Union to adopt a strategic mindset and move away from the use of “identity politics” in its relations with Türkiye. Addressing reporters in the Turkish capital, Ankara, Fidan emphasized the need for the EU to […]
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