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The headquarters of the European Commission (EC) in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Commentary

EU tightens controls on imports

The Council of the European Union (EU) has approved a comprehensive reform package for the bloc’s customs legal framework, in what is being hailed as the most far-reaching overhaul of European customs in more than 50 years. The reform aims to modernise the bloc’s trade control system and rigorously regulate the flow of goods.

EU flags flying outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Xinhua)
Commentary

EU budget blueprint: Strategic ambitions and practical capabilities

The budget is a perennial source of controversy within the European Union (EU), as member states maintain differing views on the scale of contributions and the allocation of funds. The bloc now faces the challenge of striking a balance between its strategic ambitions and the practical capabilities of its member states as it formulates its long-term budget for 2028–2034.

The EU is stepping up fuel-saving measures. (Photo: Xinhua)
Commentary

A test of Europe's energy security

The European Union's (EU) gas storage levels have fallen to a record low amid supply disruptions and soaring prices, raising concerns over the bloc's energy security and threatening to disrupt industrial production.

The European Union flag outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Commentary

EU seeks to restore its standing amid global turbulence

The packed agenda of the European Union (EU) summit reflects the wide range of challenges facing the bloc, from geopolitical, economic and security crises to growing pressure to strengthen its defence capabilities. EU leaders are shouldering the task of reinforcing the Union’s strength and restoring its standing in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung (right) and European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva at their meeting on May 26, 2026 (Photo: VNA)
Viet Nam & World

Viet Nam, EU eye stronger cooperation in science-technology, innovation

The elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during European Council President Antonio Costa’s January visit to Viet Nam has opened up new room for cooperation, particularly in science-technology and innovation, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung told visiting European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva on May 26.

The European Union flags flying at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Xinhua)
World

EU’s dual task

Turbulence in relations between the US and its European allies cast a shadow over the recent meeting of NATO foreign ministers.

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