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.