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: Link United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with other G7 country representatives to discuss the conflict occurring in Iran. Rubio attempted to put out the fire that President Trump started when he threw his insults at many of the member countries of NATO. This is because America is still trying to sell their plan of solving the… Read more »
Link: Link Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia to attempt to strike a deal with multiple Arab countries that are somewhat involved with the conflict in Iran by aiding in drone expertise support. In return, Ukraine is seeking high end air defense missiles that the gulf countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan have an… 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://apnews.com/article/europe-far-right-orban-election-hungary-patriots-19d10ec77e96fed77d44484049be241b The article examines Hungary’s upcoming election under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, one of Europe’s most influential far-right leaders. Orbán has governed for over a decade and built a political identity centered on nationalism, anti-migration rhetoric, and resistance to broader EU authority. In this election, he is leaning heavily on his new far-right alliance “Patriots for Europe,”… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/rubio-g7-trump-iran-9af085a4bedb1450ec7a9408ef9fbfa5 This article discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to France to meet with G7 foreign ministers in an effort to gain stronger allied support for the Trump administration’s war with Iran. The U.S. is pushing for a unified Western stance, including potential military involvement, expanded sanctions, and increased pressure on Iran. However, most G7 members… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-offensive-civilian-attacks-48a46d2503513c903bc3e4de31b96e00 The article outlines a new wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine, with missile and drone strikes hitting multiple cities, including Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kryvyi Rih. Several civilians were killed, including children, and dozens were injured as residential buildings, schools, and civilian infrastructure were targeted or damaged. Ukraine reported using air defenses to intercept many Russian drones,… 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 »
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/eus-kallas-spoke-with-irans-foreign-minister-sunday-official-says-2026-03-22 The article explains that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas spoke with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address rising tensions in the Middle East. The conversation focused on the ongoing regional conflict, threats to energy infrastructure, and the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil…. Read more »
