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Pyongyang (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that his nation was prepared to “unconditionally support” Russia’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, during high-level strategic discussions between the two countries, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday. The North Korean leader met with the…

The unsuccessful election of three constitutional judges has presented the black-red coalition with its first real shock test. No majority, no plan B – and a summer interview with Friedrich Merz that raises more questions than it answers. Gordon Repinski analyzes how deep the rift really is between the coalition agreement and political maneuvering –…

Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian defence forces announced on Sunday that they captured another village in western Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as their forces move closer to the Dnipropetrovsk region nearby. How has Russia advanced in recent eastern offensives?Why did Russia reject the latest ceasefire proposal? The Russian defence ministry announced that Russian troops have…

The notable visit aligns with a U.K. parliamentary recess, which could help avoid a diplomatic conflict. British MPs, who have varied opinions of Trump, will be away from Westminster, some attending their annual party conferences. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered King Charles’s invitation letter to Trump during a significant trip to the White House…

“We will extend the suspension of our countermeasures until early August while continuing preparations for them,” stated Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in response to journalists’ inquiries after her meeting with the President of Indonesia regarding the new trade agreement between Europe and Indonesia. When questioned about the EU’s reaction to…

Brussels (Eurotoday Newspaper) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that a political agreement was reached to advance the European Union-Indonesia free trade deal. How will Indonesian exports benefit from the agreement?How does the EU benefit from Indonesia’s surplus? “There’s a lot of untouched potential in our trade relationship and therefore…

The European Commission’s annual report on Greece’s rule of law for 2024 highlights progress made in comparison to the previous two years, while also noting ongoing challenges that require further action. EU – Rule of Law Report: Statements by A. Skertsos, G. Floridis, I. Bougas, P. Marinakis: Steady progress – Reduced in 4 out of…

Macron delivered a speech on the armed forces, a French tradition before the July 14 Bastille Day military parade. It followed the recent NATO summit, where allies agreed to increase core defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035. This move addresses concerns over an expansionist Russia and anticipated reductions in American military presence in…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union favors a negotiated trade solution with the United States. She also announced that the EU will maintain its suspension of countermeasures against US tariffs until early August. How is the EU responding to trump’s tariff threat?What are the…

Officials were taken by surprise when Trump unexpectedly announced a 30 percent blanket tariff on Saturday, with a warning that any EU retaliations would be met with equal measures. Staff were summoned to work urgently, and a statement was released in von der Leyen’s name, not ruling out countermeasures. EU envoys will convene at a…