The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), enters into force on 17 January 2026. The European Union and its Member States are celebrating this significant milestone in ocean conservation and sustainable use of Ocean. This landmark agreement provides a framework for the common governance of about half […]
Continue ReadingLaura Bicker,Beijing , Suranjana Tewari,Singapore , Koh Ewe,Singaporeand Jessica Murphy,Toronto Reuters Mark Carney’s visit to Chins is the first by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing. China is […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 16, 2026, 10:49January 16, 2026, 10:49 German special forces at Hanover and Stuttgart airports prevented the departure of two men from northern Hesse to Syria who are accused of preparing a serious act of violence that would endanger the state. The two German nationals “with connections to the Islamist scene” are now in custody […]
Continue ReadingCyprus holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU From 1 January to 30 June 2026. Under the slogan “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World,” the Presidency focuses on 5 overarching priorities: Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness Autonomy through Competitiveness Open to the World, Autonomous An Autonomous Union of Values that […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 16/01/2026 – 9:40 GMT+1 Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds on Friday sought to play down concerns about potential tensions within NATO following threats from the US it could use military force to annex Greenland, saying he’s confident “it’s not the end at all” of the alliance. Sprūds called on Euronews’ morning show Europe […]
Continue ReadingGerman investor Digital Transformation Capital Partners GmbH is on track to raise Europe’s largest-ever dedicated venture capital fund for defence startups, signing its first big backers for a fund targeting €500 million ($580 million). DTCP, which was spun out of Deutsche Telekom AG a decade ago, has closed investments from its anchor backers, managing partner […]
Continue Reading“A little less conversation, a little more action.” That line from an old Elvis Presley song could double as a critique of Europe’s position right now — and as a prescription. On this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton speaks with former Spanish foreign minister, Arancha González-Laya, about how Europe should operate at a […]
Continue Reading“As a small country, it’s very clear our interest is to be part of a community, of a family, and be part of the programs that make up the EU, and not at all to be an equal decision-maker as countries that have been at the origin of this organization and are much more powerful,” […]
Continue ReadingWill GrantBBC’s Cuba correspondent in Havana Watch: Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raid From sunrise, throngs of military personnel, government officials and civilians lined the route between Havana’s airport and the Armed Forces Ministry to applaud home the remains of 32 Cuban troops killed in Venezuela as they passed […]
Continue ReadingIn the middle of the night on Monday, Rachel Bloor stirred in her bed to find a heavy weight curled up on her chest. Half asleep, she reached out for her dog – and instead found herself petting a smooth, slithering object. As Bloor retreated further under the covers and pulled them up to her […]
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