Multilateralism
G7 leaders to jointly monitor, counteract China’s industrial overcapacity, Russia support
Est. 6minG7 leaders discussed on Friday (14 June) how to protect their domestic industries from Chinese overcapacity without causing a trade war with Beijing and keep in check China's alleged support for Russia's military expansion.
G7 leaders gather in Italy to discuss Ukraine aid, China’s support for Russia
Est. 7minFrom frozen Russian assets and boosting support for Ukraine to Middle East peace and growing West-China tensions, G7 leaders will have their work cut out when they gather in southern Italy from Thursday (13 June
G7 cooperation with China on climate-aligned trade is vital
Est. 5minG7 countries should work with China to put in place climate-aligned trade policies needed to accelerate global climate action, by harnessing the power of international trade to promote innovation, reduce costs, and stimulate demand for green goods, write Matt Piotrowski and Joseph Dellatte.
Michel joins international calls for UN reform, proposes inter-institutional talks
Est. 3minNEW YORK, UNITED STATES - European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday (21 September) used his speech in New York to express support for calls to limit veto powers at the UN Security Council under emergency conditions and to broaden the body’s global representation.
Ukraine calls for UN Security Council overhaul as Zelenskyy and Lavrov spar in debate
Est. 6minNEW YORK, UNITED STATES - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took the floor at the UN Security Council on Wednesday (20 September) to launch an appeal for its reform, in a nod to countries of the Global South he hopes to win over for Kyiv's peace efforts.
At UN, Zelenskyy tells Russia to stop war so world can fight climate, other crises
Est. 5minNEW YORK, UNITED STATES - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (19 September) made a push to woo developing nations' support, telling the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that stopping Russia's war was necessary to focus on other pressing global problems.
G20 summit backs Ukraine but avoids condemning Russia for war
Est. 4minG20 leaders at a summit on Saturday (9 September) adopted a consensus declaration that called for respect of ‘territorial integrity and sovereignty’ in the Ukraine war but avoided condemning Russia for waging it.
Macron wants ‘boldness’ to counter weakening of the West
Est. 4minFrench President Emmanuel Macron called during his annual speech to ambassadors on Monday (28 August) for institutional changes to the European Union to meet present challenges and maintain Europe's and the West's influence.
Brazil envoy: EU-Latin America summit not about Ukraine but regional partnership
Est. 6minThe EU-Latin America summit this week shall not be overshadowed by the Europeans' preoccupations surrounding the war in Ukraine, Brazil's EU ambassador Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told EURACTIV.
Technological independence key focus in Germany’s China strategy
Est. 5minGermany's first-ever China strategy puts technology at the heart of its efforts to lessen dependence on Beijing in areas from raw materials supplies, critical infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity, to counter-espionage and fighting disinformation.
Ireland starts reflection on how to define its neutrality
Est. 4minDublin is set to launch a four-day-long public consultation to review the neutral's country posture on the international scene on Thursday (22 June), after Russia's war in Ukraine has reshuffled Europe's security architecture.
Finland’s real integration into NATO might take years, officials say
Est. 5minFinland may now officially be a member of the Western military alliance, but the full integration process will still take some time, officials told EURACTIV.
OSCE ponders ways to circumvent Russian vetoes
Est. 5minRussia's refusal to cooperate within the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is pushing its remaining members to adapt their way of working.
Why the World Bank must boost green investment in emerging markets
Est. 5minMultilateral Development Banks are currently not fit for purpose when it comes to financing the green transition. With the new incoming leadership of the World Bank, there is an immense opportunity for change, writes Günther Thallinger.
75 Years of India and the United Nations
Est. 6minIndia is one of the 51 original founders of the United Nations (UN). India, following its independence from Britain on 15 August 1947, “continued” as an original member of the UN. Ambassador (Retd.) Asoke Mukerji retired as India’s Permanent Representative to …
Russia shuts down oldest rights group
Est. 4minA Moscow court on Wednesday (25 January) ordered the closure of Russia's oldest human rights organisation, the Moscow Helsinki Group, silencing another respected institution amid a political crackdown.
Belgrade’s ‘Holy Grail’ in the struggle with Kosovo is a fake
Est. 7minA large part of the troubles that Serbia is facing today in finding a solution to the issue of Kosovo arises from a long-standing blind belief that UN Security Council Resolution 1244 is some sort of Holy Grail that holds Kosovo to Serbia, writes Orhan Dragaš.
Sakhalin exception: the Russian energy Japan can’t quit
Est. 4minThis year's Group of Seven president Japan has joined the bloc's condemnation of Russia's Ukraine invasion, imposing sanctions and agreeing on an oil price cap, with one exception: Moscow's Sakhalin energy projects.
Ukraine demands speedier weapons deliveries ahead of Ramstein meet
Est. 5minUkraine insisted the West must speed up its supply of weapons, with the city of Dnipro reeling from a Russian missile strike that killed at least 40 civilians in Dnipro and Ukrainian troops under increased pressure on the eastern front.
EU-US battle over Spanish olive tariffs at standstill
Est. 5minThe European Commission will continue to abide by the divisive US tariffs on Spanish black olives, while EU lawmakers and Spanish producers are seeking more EU support with legal fees and losses.
Israeli far-right minister’s visit to Al Aqsa mosque sparks turmoil
Est. 5minIsrael's new far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited Al Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Tuesday (3 January), a site also revered by Jews, angering the Palestinians and drawing a slew of condemnations.
EU hails WTO ‘major win’ in frozen fries spat with Colombia
Est. 2minThe European Union welcomed a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling Wednesday (21 December) against Colombia's imposition of duties on frozen fries from three EU countries.
EU Commission chief hails ‘historic’ COP15 biodiversity accord
Est. 6minAfter two weeks of fraught negotiations, world nations gathered in Montreal adopted on Monday (19 December) a new package to address the loss of biodiversity and restore natural ecosystems.
Green industry: G7 sets out terms for global ‘climate club’
Est. 5minGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz presented the long-awaited terms for his 'climate club', a platform for countries wishing to protect the climate. However, it may be overshadowed by similar initiatives recently announced.