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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Israel believes Europe is already at war with Iran

Israeli officials claim that European countries are already targets of Iranian aggression and should abandon diplomatic solutions for military support.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

European stock markets rally after report of โ€˜secret outreachโ€™ by Iran to try to end war

European stock markets experienced a bounce-back following a report that Iran is engaging in secret communications with the CIA to negotiate an end to the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Europe is not stepping up in the Iran crisis as Trump treats it as secondary

European leaders, responding to U.S. President Trump's stance, have emphasized the need for diplomacy and expressed disapproval of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran, citing violations of international law.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Trump's Flamethrower: Threats Wrapped in Smoke

The article discusses Donald Trump's recent and unconvincing threats to Spain regarding trade relations, revealing a shift in US-European dynamics.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Europe has begun to respond to Trump's diplomats by saying it's none of your business

European officials are increasingly pushing back against the public interventions of Trump's diplomats in sensitive political debates.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Iran warns European countries

Iran issues a stern warning that any military attacks from Europe will be considered acts of war.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Observers rather than partners.. Trump's war on Iran has sidelined the Europeans

As US and Israeli attacks on Iranian cities escalate, European allies find themselves marginalized in decision-making, struggling to protect their interests amid declining traditional diplomatic norms.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil at the Top of the World Trade Agenda

Brazil has made a significant move in its economic and diplomatic history by approving a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Commission congratulated Milei for being the "first" to meet the requirements for the agreement between Mercosur and the EU

The European Commission has congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei for being the first to fulfill the legal requirements for the EU-Mercosur agreement.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bilateralism in Practice. The Economic Diplomacy of the New Generation

The article discusses the significance of bilateral cooperation forums in shaping the future of the European economy during the 18th European Economic Congress in Katowice.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

European heavyweights react following Iranian strikes on regional bases

European leaders respond to Iranian attacks on bases in the region, emphasizing concerns over regional stability and security.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

European countries cautious in assessing the attack on Iran, avoiding clear declarations

European leaders are expressing caution regarding the recent attacks on Iran, emphasizing the need for de-escalation in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Europe 'scrambles' to find a united voice over Middle East conflict

European nations are struggling to form a unified response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Attack on Iran reveals the distance between Europe and the USA

European powers, including Germany, France, and the UK, issued a standard response to the conflict in the Middle East, highlighting their caution compared to more interventionist stances favored by some U.S. lawmakers like Senator Lindsey Graham.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Trump's ally has a furious message for Europe: 'You are pathetic'

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham expresses outrage towards European leaders regarding their stance on Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

European countries condemn Iranian attacks

European countries including Germany, France, and the UK condemn Iranian military actions in the region and call for a return to negotiations.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The European Position on the US-Israeli War on Iran: Between Condemnation and Caution

The European stance on the escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is marked by calls for de-escalation and a focus on international law.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaja Kallas: Dangerous developments in the Middle East - 'Shields' on alert

Kaja Kallas warns that recent developments in the Middle East are extremely dangerous due to Iran's actions and nuclear ambitions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Fuss: Trump's Rowdy Diplomats

Several American ambassadors have upset their European host countries, chosen by President Trump and lacking experience.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

European Union: Viktor Orbรกn between election campaign and breach of word

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn is under scrutiny for blocking a significant EU aid credit to Ukraine, with diplomatic hopes for resolution following his recent proposals.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienฤ— on the agreement with the USA regarding critical minerals: there will be no separate actions by Lithuania

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienฤ— confirmed that Lithuania will not undertake any separate actions regarding the critical minerals agreement with the USA, emphasizing the importance of a unified European stance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Zacharova does not hold back: told Europeans not to "bark"

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the European leaders' stance on negotiations with Russia, asserting that they should not expect to be welcomed at the negotiation table due to past actions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Russia: Retaliation after the EU's decision to limit its diplomatic mission in Brussels

Russia announced retaliatory measures after the European Commission decided to limit its diplomatic representation in Brussels, deeming the EU unworthy of participating in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Starmer - Metsola Meeting in London: 'A stronger and closer relationship based on realism is in everyone's interest'

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during her official visit to the UK to strengthen Brussels-London relations ten years after Brexit.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

From Paris to Jerusalem: US ambassadors increasingly enter public conflicts. Here are the last four.

US ambassadors in European countries and Israel have recently engaged in unusual public disputes with local governments, reflecting a shift in American diplomacy under the Trump administration.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

West wonโ€™t deploy troops to Ukraine without Russian approval โ€“ Telegraph

European nations will not send troops to Ukraine without the approval of Russia, according to The Telegraph.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

"The Telegraph": European countries promise to consult Putin regarding troops in Ukraine

European nations, while pledging military support for Ukraine, acknowledge that their contributions may depend on Russia's consent.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

U.S. and Ukrainian officials will hold another round of negotiations in Geneva

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to hold another round of negotiations in Geneva this week, as announced by special envoy Steve Witkoff at the Yalta European Strategy conference.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Merz seeks to expand relations with China

Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to enhance Germany's economic and diplomatic relations with China during his visit to Beijing, emphasizing the importance of European cooperation with the country.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The EU reduces Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to 40 people

The European Union has announced a reduction of Russia's diplomatic mission in Brussels to just 40 members, as stated by the EU's foreign affairs representative, Kaja Kallasa.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy appoints Kachka as chief negotiator on Ukraine's accession to EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka as the chief negotiator for Ukraine's negotiations on joining the European Union.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine is defending the whole of Europe and universal principles

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Western ambassadors reaffirm their support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, emphasizing Ukraine's role in defending broader European values.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Leaders of nine countries arrive in Kyiv

Leaders from nine European countries arrived in Kyiv to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The head of EU diplomacy 'adopts' Albares' plan and will propose lifting sanctions against Delcy Rodrรญguez

The head of European diplomacy will propose lifting sanctions against Delcy Rodrรญguez, following a plan suggested by Spain's Foreign Minister, Josรฉ Manuel Albares.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

Ristiฤ‡: โ€˜Love Messageโ€™ from the USA to Europe on Valentineโ€™s Day 2026

U.S. Secretary of State delivered a speech in Munich interpreted as a โ€˜love messageโ€™ to the European Union, following previous critical remarks from U.S. officials towards Europe.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Of Relieves and Deceptions in the Atlantic Relationship

The new U.S. ambassador to Spain, Benjamรญn Leรณn Jr., aims to stabilize the often tense bilateral relationship amidst a complex political backdrop.

Feb 20 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Spain calls on the EU to lift sanctions against Venezuela's leader

Spain is urging the European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodrรญguez, following the approval of an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Vahagn Khachaturyan to Vima: "We see our future within the EU"

The President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, is visiting Greece to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss Armenia's European trajectory and regional issues.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Reuters: Heads of European Intelligence Services Doubt Ceasefire in Ukraine by 2026

European intelligence chiefs express skepticism over the possibility of achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine this year, contradicting claims by Donald Trump about impending negotiations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Zelensky: Washington and Moscow are preparing a secret document

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that discussions are underway between the U.S. and possibly some European nations regarding a new document with Russia, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to be included in these discussions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Countries Should Resist Europe's Assertive Migration Diplomacy

The article discusses the pressure European countries exert on African nations regarding border security and migration policies, highlighting the consequences of these tactics.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Leila Khaled.. A Pioneer of Palestinian Women's Diplomacy in European Capitals

Leila Khaled, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and activist, known for her significant role in representing Palestine in European capitals, passed away at the age of 76.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Peace Council" on Gaza: European States Divided on EU's Attendance at the Inaugural Meeting

European states are divided over the EUโ€™s involvement in the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's "Peace Council" for Gaza, with France leading critiques.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Zakharova: European countries accusing us of poisoning Navalny with frog toxin must present evidence

Russia has demanded that European countries accusing it of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin provide concrete evidence to support their claims, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Simonas ล atลซnas awarded the Star of Lithuanian Diplomacy

Simonas ล atลซnas has been awarded the Star of Lithuanian Diplomacy for his contributions to strengthening Lithuania's defense through EU initiatives.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Doubts and the Temptation to Send the Ambassador to the Board, Then Meloni: Tajani Goes

The Italian government faces challenges as European representation dwindles, yet Premier Meloni remains determined to send a message to the US through her deputy.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Ukraine and Russia had 'tense talks' on their first day of negotiations in Geneva

Ukraine and Russia engaged in tense negotiations in Geneva, mediated by the United States and several European countries, amidst continued conflict and recent escalations in missile and drone attacks by Russia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Talks Underway โ€“ Russian Shuffle Suggests Tougher Measures

Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. have begun negotiations in Switzerland, focusing on contentious territorial issues, with key European powers also in attendance.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Raimond Kaljulaid: Is there a new spring in transatlantic relations?

Raimond Kaljulaid analyzes the current state and potential renewal of transatlantic relationships amid evolving international dynamics.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Lessons of Munich for Argentina

The article analyzes the implications of the Munich Security Conference for Argentina, highlighting the shifting dynamics in international relations and the growing autonomy of European nations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:35 UTC

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