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Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the European Union were elevated to the level of a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” on 29 January 2026. The decision was announced during an official visit by European Council President Antonio Costa to Hanoi, with both parties stating that they had entered a new phase in their relations. With this step, Vietnam joined the group of countries that have established a comprehensive strategic partnership with the European Union.Historical BackgroundDiplo

The termination of Russian-origin natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in the European Union has been structured as a phased policy framework through plans developed throughout 2025, interinstitutional negotiations, and a parliamentary vote. The process has taken shape through measures including the prohibition of new contracts, the limitation of spot and short-term purchases, the scheduled cessation of pipeline gas according to a specific timeline, and regulatory provisions exten

Grok is an artificial intelligence application developed by xAI and integrated with the X platform. As of January 2026, allegations that Grok’s image generation and editing functions enable the unauthorized creation of sexualized and manipulated images have triggered legal and regulatory investigations at both national and international levels. These allegations have been examined within the framework of risks posed by AI-based content generation concerning personal rights, child protection, and

European Council Summit is a meeting of the heads of state and government of the European Union member states, held in Brussels on 18–19 December 2025. This summit is part of the final leaders’ meeting of the European Union for 2025.The meeting is taking place at the European Council building and is chaired by European Council President António Costa. The agenda includes discussions on the European Union’s defense policies, financial and political support for Ukraine, discussions on the use of f

U.S.-EU Trade Agreement (2025) is a framework trade agreement signed between the United States of America and the European Union on 27 July 2025. The compromise, reached after heightened tensions following the Trump administration’s April 2025 announcement of a 20 percent “reciprocal tariff” and a threat of additional tariffs up to 30 percent, establishes a fixed 15 percent tariff on most goods while maintaining 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum.Under the agreement, the EU has committed t

The 25th EU–China Summit was a diplomatic meeting held in Beijing on 24 July 2025 between the European Union and China. Key agenda items included the structure of economic relations, trade imbalances, climate cooperation, and geopolitical developments. The European Union was represented at the summit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, while China was led by President Xi Jinping.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in

In September of last year, unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles were detected entering the airspace of European states without authorization. In the following days, NATO officials stated that the origin of the drones could not be determined, but that Russia was likely behind these violations. The countries whose airspace was breached include Poland, Denmark, Romania, and Estonia, whose officials claimed the drones were dispatched by Russia.According to European states, Russia has been intermitt

European Union and India concluded their free trade agreement negotiations on 27 January 2026. The agreement is described as one of the most comprehensive trade arrangements negotiated between the two parties to date. With this agreement, commercial relations between the European Union and India have been placed within a new legal and economic framework. The agreement covers trade in goods, services, investment, customs duties, and market access.Negotiation Process and TimelineThe free trade neg

The dispute over suspending the European Union’s Association Agreement with Israel arose due to the inability of member states to reach consensus on proposals to suspend the agreement, resulting in the initiative failing to produce any outcome. Meeting Process and Decision-Making MechanismThe European Union Foreign Ministers discussed proposals regarding the suspension of the Association Agreement with Israel during a meeting held in Luxembourg. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Securi