EU leaders are increasingly concerned about China's currency manipulation, estimating the yuan is undervalued by 20-25%. This contributes to Chinese products being 30-40% cheaper in the EU, exacerbating the bloc's record €1 billion daily deficit with Beijing. Dialogue and monitoring of export prices are suggested as potential EU responses.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Brussels to promote the Middle Corridor, a vital trade route connecting China and Europe via Central Asia. The project aims to offer a faster, more reliable alternative to Russian routes, with significant infrastructure investments and digitalization efforts underway.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove Russian military equipment used in attacks on Ukraine, threatening to do so himself. He also highlighted Belarus's role in supplying Russia's oil refining industry and the Russian army. Meanwhile, EU leaders discussed diplomatic channels with Russia, and Poland's president threatened to revoke an honor for Zelenskyy over renaming a military unit.
The European Council has not set timeframes for the next stages of Moldova's EU accession negotiations, which began on June 15. While the European Commission urged for talks on all clusters to start in July, a unanimous EU decision was not reached during the summit. The process is merit-based and typically takes over 10 years.
European Council President Antonio Costa defended diplomatic outreach to the Kremlin, stating direct communication with Russia is necessary to support Ukraine, though peace talks are not yet feasible. The initiative revealed divisions among EU leaders.
EU首脳会議で、中国からの安価な製品流入による欧州産業への脅威に対応するため、対策強化が協議された。貿易赤字の拡大や重要鉱物への依存が懸念されており、加盟国間では強硬策を求める声と報復を警戒する慎重論がある。
Hungary blocked an attempt to fast-track Ukraine's EU accession, with PM Peter Magyar stating a clause for accelerated entry was removed. The EU remains divided on reopening communication with Moscow, with France and Germany opposing efforts by European Council President Antonio Costa.
EU leaders have urged the European Commission to develop stronger measures against China's economic influence, seeking to "derisk" and protect European industries from subsidized, low-priced Chinese goods, particularly in high-end sectors like automotive.
EU leaders meet in Brussels for a two-day summit addressing competitiveness, trade, Ukraine, the Middle East, defense, and the bloc's next seven-year budget. The summit is the first since leadership changes in Hungary and Bulgaria.
Four new prime ministers are set to join EU leaders in Brussels, altering the political dynamics of the bloc's decision-making body. The changes introduce fresh uncertainty as governments prepare for crucial debates on the EU budget, energy, and foreign policy, with a particular focus on who will fill the void left by Viktor Orbán's disruptive influence.
EU leaders grapple with China's economic threat and a deep internal rift over the bloc's next seven-year budget. Northern/western nations seek modernization and defense spending, while southern/eastern countries prioritize cohesion and traditional sectors, creating a deadlock.
EU leaders convene in Brussels to tackle a packed agenda including Ukraine, the Middle East, the bloc's budget, China's economic influence, migration, defense, and narcotics. Key discussions will focus on trade practices with China, revamping the single market, and the €2 trillion long-term budget amid internal disagreements.
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss a new China policy, facing internal divisions and trepidation over Beijing's potential retaliation. Despite avoiding the topic on the official agenda, a united front is sought to address global macroeconomic imbalances and protect European competitiveness.
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss a new China policy, facing internal divisions and trepidation over Beijing's potential retaliation. Despite avoiding the topic on the official agenda, a united front is sought to address global macroeconomic imbalances.
An EU official revealed that a member of European Council President António Costa’s cabinet contacted the Kremlin to open a communication channel, a move that deviates from the EU's policy of limited direct engagement with Russia since the Ukraine invasion. The outreach was brief and not substantive, but aimed to defend EU interests.
A group of former European leaders urges EU leaders to support a robust Global Europe budget, emphasizing that external investments bolster Europe's security, economic competitiveness, and resilience against global shocks.
At a summit, Trump indicated support for Ukraine in exchange for European help with an Iran ceasefire deal, particularly securing the Strait of Hormuz. Despite initial anxiety, leaders expressed cautious optimism about transatlantic relations.
European leaders at the G7 summit will meet with US President and AI CEOs, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, following Washington's suspension of access to Anthropic's latest AI models for EU citizens. Despite the move, European officials aim for collaboration on AI security risks rather than confrontation.
EU leaders are converging on a more assertive approach to China, citing unfair trade practices and a growing deficit. While dialogue continues, the EU is considering tools like import quotas and an overcapacity instrument, though a full trade war is unlikely due to economic fragility.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the EU's approach to the Ukraine conflict, stating it's a 'war-until-the-last-Ukrainian' and 'until the last euro.' He urged EU leaders to prioritize declining competitiveness and high energy prices, and plans to seek EU compensation for military aid to Ukraine.
Norwegian professor Glenn Diesen criticized EU leaders for supporting Ukraine's mobilization efforts, calling for an immediate end to the war through negotiations and labeling TCC staff as Zelenskyy's "thugs."
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and EU leaders strongly condemned North Korea-Russia military cooperation, calling it illegal and a factor enabling Russia's war on Ukraine. They urged immediate cessation of activities and compliance with UN resolutions, also expressing concerns over NK's nuclear programs.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth likened migration to an 'invasion' in a D-Day ceremony, urging EU leaders to act. His remarks align with the Trump administration's stance on migration as a threat to security and national identity, amid the EU's migration policy overhaul.
EU leaders consider offering Western Balkan candidate countries observer status and limited Single Market access to maintain motivation during the lengthy accession process.
