As the Western order undergoes profound restructuring amid mounting global challenges, the international standing of the European Union (EU) is widely viewed as being under increasing strain. Assuming the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU for the second half of 2026, Ireland shoulders the responsibility of leading efforts to strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy and reinforce its position during this period of turbulence.

The European Union (EU) has recently conducted a cybersecurity exercise named Cyber Europe 2026, involving around 5,000 experts. The bloc’s caution is by no means excessive, as large-scale cyberattacks have inflicted enormous damage in the past.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on February 22 clarified Viet Nam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

Transport Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recently met in Turkey to seek measures to promote rail and road corridors linking the Gulf with Europe and Africa. The conference reflected the OIC’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity, strengthen supply chains, and humanitarian logistics.

In 2025, strategic autonomy has become an urgent requirement for the European Union (EU) across multiple fields, from security and defence to economics, trade, and technology. Amid a world marked by volatility, the EU’s desire to reduce dependence, strengthen internal capacity, and enhance its standing is understandable. However, the path to autonomy is not an easy one, as a gap remains between ambition and actual capability.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang set forth major orientations to strengthen inter-regional cooperation while attending the fourth Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (IPMF-4), organised by the European Union in Brussels on November 20–21.

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has just announced the European Union (EU)’s new budget proposal for the 2028–2034 period, with a total value of 2 trillion EUR.

The European Commission (EC) has recently assessed that the European Union (EU) is on the right track in meeting its climate goals for 2030. The “Green Flag” alliance is seen as a global frontrunner in the race to cut emissions.