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Ursula von der Leyen
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India-US trade talks advance in Delhi as tariff pressure tests first-tranche deal hopes
Europe says the Western Balkans belong inside the EU. The harder test is whether Brussels can enlarge before rivals fill the gap.
EU-Western Balkans summit puts enlargement back at the centre of Europe’s security strategy
Europe says the Western Balkans belong inside the EU. The harder test is whether Brussels can enlarge before rivals fill the gap.
EU presses Bulgaria on reform deadline as Brussels links funding, energy and defence support
Bulgaria has EU money waiting, but reforms must land first. Brussels is tying recovery funds, clean energy and defence support to delivery.
Belgium school minivan crash kills four as level-crossing safety comes under scrutiny
A school run became a rail tragedy in Buggenhout. Belgium now faces hard questions over barriers, crossings and child transport safety.
The Turnberry Agreement: Inside the asymmetric United States and European Union trade framework now under strain
Brussels accepted a 15 per cent tariff ceiling for stability. Trump just breached it. The Turnberry Agreement was the floor, not the deal.
Turnberry Agreement under strain: Trump hikes European Union car tariffs to 25% from next week
European Union autos face a 25 per cent United States tariff next week. Brussels says it complied. Trump says it did not. The Turnberry deal hangs in the balance.
Strait of Hormuz declared open as Israel-Lebanon truce holds; Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’
Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect on 17 April 2026.
Blockade day one: Iran shadow fleet defies United States order, Starmer rallies 40 nations and prices near $100
The US Iran port blockade began April 13 with a sanctioned shadow tanker transiting Hormuz unchallenged as oil neared $100 and Starmer convened 40 nations.
UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Viktor Orbán defeated in Hungary parliamentary election 2026: Péter Magyar and Tisza win historic supermajority
Péter Magyar's Tisza party wins a two-thirds supermajority in Hungary's April 2026 election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule with record 80% voter turnout.