EU leaders convene in Brussels for a crucial summit, with Viktor Orbán once again central to the debate on funding Ukraine. As tensions rise, the major question is whether the Hungarian prime minister will maintain his stance or yield under pressure from fellow leaders.
Simultaneously, disagreements arise over Europe’s response to the war in Iran — spanning approaches to tackle rising energy costs to the extent of coordination with Washington.
In the European Parliament, lawmakers are set to vote on a key aspect of the EU-U.S. trade deal, determining whether to proceed with lowering tariffs on American industrial goods, despite lingering doubts about U.S. reliability.
Lastly, a uniquely Belgian issue — an abundance of fries.
Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton analyze the politics, from summit dynamics to transatlantic trade.
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