The European Union aims for pragmatic cooperation with the U.S. but is prepared to respond firmly if targeted unfairly, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday after an informal EU summit discussing trade, security, and U.S. relations.
The European Union is open to constructive talks with the U.S. but will defend its interests if it faces unfair trade measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday following a high-level EU summit in Brussels.
EU leaders met to discuss strengthening Europe’s defences against Russia and addressing U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Von der Leyen said the EU remains committed to engaging in dialogue but warned against economic disruptions caused by trade disputes.
European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to territorial integrity, referencing concerns over Trump’s remarks on Greenland. He stated that Denmark’s sovereignty must remain intact, with full EU support.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk echoed the sentiment, emphasizing EU-wide solidarity on Denmark’s status. Tusk also noted that Brexit relations remain a priority, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s participation highlighting efforts to reduce economic disruptions post-Brexit.
The meeting ended with a call for stability in transatlantic relations, as the EU prepares for potential trade tensions with Washington.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that without concrete concessions from Russia, such as limiting its military forces or curbing its defence budget, new conflicts could erupt elsewhere, even if Ukraine receives security guarantees.
The European Union has announced plans to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held within the bloc, in a move aimed at ensuring up to $246 billion in Russian funds remain in EU jurisdictions, officials said on Friday.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
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The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
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