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Can the EU help Ukraine as North Korea sends troops to Russia?

Nov 19, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

19/11/2024 Podcast by Charles Cohen, Evi Kiorri, Miriam Sáenz de Tejada Today marks 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia's Kursk region, entered by Ukrainian forces in August, signals a major shift in the conflict. North Korea’s involvement, previously seen in arms supplies and meetings between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, now includes sending troops to the border.
US Election Night: What happened and what it means for the EU

Nov 6, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

06/11/2024 Podcast by Evi Kiorri Last night, Americans headed to the polls to shape not only their own future but also that of the rest of the world by voting for the next US president. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump went head-to-head for the US presidency in what is being called the most significant election in decades. The race for the White House is expected to come down to seven key battleground states, and it could take days for officials to count enough votes to declare a winner.
Security and unity challenges awaiting EU’s first defence commissioner

Oct 18, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

18/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada The EU will have its first-ever Defence Commissioner, Andris Kubilius, and his agenda is anything but straightforward. He has to unite member states on defence policy amid rising global threats and create a 'true single market for defence' in the EU.
Has the EU underestimated its relationship with Gulf countries?

Oct 16, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

16/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada EU and Gulf leaders are meeting on Wednesday (16 October) in Brussels in a first-ever summit between the two regions. Co-chaired by outgoing European Council President Charles Michel and Qatar’s Emir H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the meeting follows the launch of a strategic partnership in 2022. But mutual concerns remain. The EU sees the Gulf as a key energy partner in reducing its dependence on Russian energy.
EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation

Oct 14, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

14/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today (14 October) to discuss urgent matters, including Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the volatile situation in the Middle East, following recent escalation in Lebanon and northern Israel.
Orbán’s relations with Brussels at boiling point

Oct 10, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

10/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a tense exchange at the Strasbourg plenary on 9 October, after Orbán outlined his country's EU Council Presidency initiatives. Orbán stressed the need for stricter migration controls, questioning the EU's approach to Ukraine. Von der Leyen responded with a strong defence of Europe’s military and financial support to Kyiv.
EU ministers’ not-so-subtle rightward shift on migration

Oct 9, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

09/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada Thursday’s Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting has laid bare the stark shift in EU member states' approach to migration, as right-wing politics gain ground across the bloc. While ministers are due to discuss issues related to Schengen and security, the focal point will be a working lunch where ministers will explore new migration deals with third countries and how to make the return of irregular migrants more efficient.
European countries change course over their military support to Israel

Oct 8, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

08/10/2024 Podcast by Charles CohenEvi KiorriMiriam Sáenz de Tejada One year into the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, European countries remain divided over their military support for Israel. Despite international efforts to broker peace, arms exports have continued to play a critical role in the conflict, with major suppliers like the US and Germany providing significant military aid.
Challenges and high expectations as Rutte starts first day as NATO chief

Oct 1, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

01/10/2024 Podcast by Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will assume the role of NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday (1 October), marking the start of a new chapter for the North Atlantic Alliance as he takes over from Jens Stoltenberg. A seasoned leader with over a decade of experience, Rutte is expected to face significant challenges and manage high expectations in his new role.
Brussels watches as Barnier reveals government to navigate political crisis

Sep 24, 2024 | euractiv.com | Evi Kiorri

Newly-appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has revealed his government, keeping much of the pro-Macron agenda while making key concessions to the far-right Rassemblement National (RN). With a no-confidence vote looming, Barnier faces immense pressure to balance urgent budget reforms amid rising deficits and demands from conservative and far-right parties.