Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us-remarks-nato-are-pushing-europe-seek-alternative-security-options-spain-says-2026-04-07/ EU leaders are concerned with the unstable and volatile nature of the Trump administration’s handling of policy regarding NATO. NATO has been pretty much lead by the US since its inception after WW2 creating a sense of dependence on the US for protection guarantees. Former US presidents have also been more liberal in their foreign policy… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/thyssenkrupps-steel-unit-pushes-eu-protect-special-steel-sector-2026-04-01/ EU steel companies are protesting and requesting the EU to introduce new legislation that would serve to protect the steel industry’s domestic production. Foreign companies and foreign producers are making steel at an increasingly cheaper cost. This has led to steel laborers feeling that their jobs are insecure and are in danger of being subverted by… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/europe-must-prepare-long-lasting-energy-shock-eu-energy-commissioner-tells-ft-2026-04-03 EU officials warn that Europe could be facing a long term energy crisis due to the continuing war in Russia, and the actions in Iran like those of the Hormuz Strait. The EU, in response to these events, has considered different emergency measures. These may look like like strategic energy reserves, diversifying suppliers, and renewable energy… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/01/uk-needs-ambitious-new-eu-ties-amid-iran-war-starmer-says The UKs PM Keir Starmer has stated that he wishes to pursue closer UK-EU relations and cooperation. After Brexit the UK has largely been left to fend for themselves economically. But new international security threats have pushed the UK to reconsider their relationship to the EU. The UK is seeking cooperation surrounding three main points: Defense,… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/hungary-orban-eu-elections-reforms-brussels-budapest-69868c03330a50c679050bf585cdf92e Hungary is coming up on elections this year. This will be one of the most influential elections of the recent history for the EU and for Hungary. This comes as the current PM Viktor Orban has been known for blocking EU decisions. Orban does not follow the common flow of beliefs surrounding Ukraine, Russia, or immigration…. Read more »
Link to article: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/26/eu-parliament-approves-controversial-bill-to-increase-migrant-returns The EU passed a new resolution that marks a huge turning point in policy on immigrants and refugees. This is planned to be done by introducing deportation centers outside of the EU. It will also introduce new legislation that will allow “unlimited entry bans” into the EU. The parliament removed a provision protecting people from ICE… Read more »
Link to article: https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/02/ukraine-will-help-gulf-states-shoot-down-irans-shaheds-if-their-leaders-push-putin-toward-a-ceasefire/ Ukrainian President Zelinsky has proposed a trade deal with the Gulf states, notebly, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. This deal includes Ukraine giving expertise and the systems necessary to defend from the Shahed drone bomb system of which Ukraine has intercepted 57,000+ times since 2022 making them the most experienced in defeating these drones. They… Read more »
Link to article: https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/23/hungary-blocks-eu-loan-sanctions-ukraine-imf-domino/ Hungary has now vetoed the EU’s 20th sanction package combating Russian aggression and the have also blocked a $106 billion dollar loan to Ukraine. This makes a stark shift of their supposed position from December where Hungary vowed to not interfere with the aid loan. This change in decision will lead to Ukraine needing to spend… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/slovakia-stop-emergency-power-supplies-ukraine-over-oil-dispute-pm-says-2026-02-23/ A couple of weeks ago there was a supposed drone strike that hit the Druzhba pipeline, a Russian oil pipeline that supplies Hungarian and Slovakian oil to their refineries. In specific Slovakian president Fico has claimed that Ukraine is responsible for the failure for oil to flow. This has caused Slovakian relations with the Ukraine to… Read more »
