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These are the strongest comments yet from the EU on the topic, and it's great to hear that they are open to us rejoining the Customs Union. We hope that the Government takes action soon to repair our trade ties with Europe.
February 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
These are the strongest comments yet from the EU on the topic, and it's great to hear that they are open to us rejoining the Customs Union. We hope that the Government takes action soon to repair our trade ties with Europe.
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In an interview with The New Statesman, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, said the country “misses” the UK’s presence in the EU, and would support its return. It's time the Government listens, and continues to rekindle our relationship with the continent.
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
In an interview with The New Statesman, Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, said the country “misses” the UK’s presence in the EU, and would support its return. It's time the Government listens, and continues to rekindle our relationship with the continent.
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Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, as both sides aim to boost cooperation on trade and investment in semiconductors, critical raw materials and security.
Vietnam, EU Upgrade Relations as Trump Roils Global Trade
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, paving the way for deeper trade ties as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global trade and strain long-held alliances.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded diplomatic relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, as both sides aim to boost cooperation on trade and investment in semiconductors, critical raw materials and security.
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Europe and India are making history today.
We have concluded the mother of all deals.
We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.
We have concluded the mother of all deals.
We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.
January 27, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Europe and India are making history today.
We have concluded the mother of all deals.
We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.
We have concluded the mother of all deals.
We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.
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Today, the world’s two largest democracies launched a Security and Defence Partnership.
A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most
- from defence industry to maritime security.
This is what trusted partners do.
link.europa.eu/V94YWr
A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most
- from defence industry to maritime security.
This is what trusted partners do.
link.europa.eu/V94YWr
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Today, the world’s two largest democracies launched a Security and Defence Partnership.
A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most
- from defence industry to maritime security.
This is what trusted partners do.
link.europa.eu/V94YWr
A platform for stronger cooperation on the strategic issues that matter most
- from defence industry to maritime security.
This is what trusted partners do.
link.europa.eu/V94YWr
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Sir Nick Clegg is right - leaving the EU has led to an explosion of red tape, and made us less prosperous, less safe, and less influential. We must repair our relationship with Europe without delay if we want to reverse the damage of Brexit.
January 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Sir Nick Clegg is right - leaving the EU has led to an explosion of red tape, and made us less prosperous, less safe, and less influential. We must repair our relationship with Europe without delay if we want to reverse the damage of Brexit.
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure.
@apnews.com
@apnews.com
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"This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. "It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade." https://to.pbs.org/3NGnBY8
U.S. pressure propels India and EU to clinch historic free trade agreement
India and the European Union reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations.
to.pbs.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"This agreement will bring major opportunities for the people of India and Europe," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a virtual address to an energy conference. "It represents 25% of the global GDP and one-third of global trade." https://to.pbs.org/3NGnBY8
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Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies reut.rs/3ZxMCay
Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies
Germany will push for a "two-speed" European Union to break decision-making inertia in the 27-member bloc and galvanise its economies, calling for a core group of member states to move ahead on key policies to make Europe stronger and more independent.
reut.rs
January 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies reut.rs/3ZxMCay
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The fifteen critical EU EMDE strategic partner countries: Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Morocco, Namibia, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines.
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The fifteen critical EU EMDE strategic partner countries: Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Morocco, Namibia, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines.
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Interesting set of stats.
The EU is seen more favourably by the British public than few months ago, and the score is high.
But individual EU counties have even higher scores, which may indicate an anti EU media narrative.
The EU is seen more favourably by the British public than few months ago, and the score is high.
But individual EU counties have even higher scores, which may indicate an anti EU media narrative.
Since we last asked in October, public attitudes towards only two countries have shifted - Britons are now 8pts more likely to see China as a friendly nation... and 17pts less likely to say the same of the USA
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Interesting set of stats.
The EU is seen more favourably by the British public than few months ago, and the score is high.
But individual EU counties have even higher scores, which may indicate an anti EU media narrative.
The EU is seen more favourably by the British public than few months ago, and the score is high.
But individual EU counties have even higher scores, which may indicate an anti EU media narrative.
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Kaja Kallas says Europe is ready to advance a new agenda with India, confirming EU has agreed to move forward with a Security and Defence Partnership. Deal will expand cooperation on maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber defense, and is set to be signed next week at EU–India Summit in New Delhi
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Kaja Kallas says Europe is ready to advance a new agenda with India, confirming EU has agreed to move forward with a Security and Defence Partnership. Deal will expand cooperation on maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber defense, and is set to be signed next week at EU–India Summit in New Delhi
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“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
As a piece of prose and geopolitical analysis Carney’s Davos speech feels history-making. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
As a piece of prose and geopolitical analysis Carney’s Davos speech feels history-making. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
The Carney doctrine
Open comment thread on the PM's Davos speech
paulwells.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
As a piece of prose and geopolitical analysis Carney’s Davos speech feels history-making. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
As a piece of prose and geopolitical analysis Carney’s Davos speech feels history-making. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
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“How long Germany would be willing to remain an abnormal nation—denying itself geopolitical ambitions & nationalist pride—was a question even before the present liberal world order began to unravel. Now, thanks to the American strategic shift, GER has no choice but to become normal again quickly”
America vs. the World
President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.
www.theatlantic.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
“How long Germany would be willing to remain an abnormal nation—denying itself geopolitical ambitions & nationalist pride—was a question even before the present liberal world order began to unravel. Now, thanks to the American strategic shift, GER has no choice but to become normal again quickly”
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The European Union must become a real state, and then immediately establish armed forces.
January 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The European Union must become a real state, and then immediately establish armed forces.
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Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
January 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
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We shouldn't look across the Atlantic for our security when we have a reliable partner on our doorstep: Europe.
January 18, 2026 at 6:09 PM
We shouldn't look across the Atlantic for our security when we have a reliable partner on our doorstep: Europe.
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Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
January 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Looks like the EU-US trade deal is now dead, with all three major groups in the EU Parliament calling at least for suspension. The downward spiral has already begun.
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BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Stor operation i gang: Fly strømmer til Grønland med europæiske soldater
I flere døgn har militære transportfly fløjet i pendulfart mellem Danmark og Grønland. Fredag aften landede et stort antal soldater i Nuuk.
www.dr.dk
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
BREAKING: A full-scale airlift is running around the clock, transporting troops and military equipment to Greenland.
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
The operation is extensive, “beyond anything we’ve tried before,” a source tells DR. Danish F-35 fighter planes and warships from European allies involved.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Brussels hold’em: European cards against Trumpian coercion – European Council on Foreign Relations
Faced with an aggressive United States, Europe has more leverage than it realises. Across trade, technology, infrastructure, finance and people-to-people relati
ecfr.eu
January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
[1/6] A reminder: Europe has cards to use against the US. Lots of them.
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
To cite some examples:
- Tighten screws on US digital giants (taxes, fines, even bans)
- Export taxes disrupting US supply chains eg pharma
- Exclude US firms from European procurement, inc defence
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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25 years in the making.
The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation.
For the benefit of generations to come.
Long live the friendship between our people and our continents.
link.europa.eu/R34tr9
The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation.
For the benefit of generations to come.
Long live the friendship between our people and our continents.
link.europa.eu/R34tr9
January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
25 years in the making.
The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation.
For the benefit of generations to come.
Long live the friendship between our people and our continents.
link.europa.eu/R34tr9
The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation.
For the benefit of generations to come.
Long live the friendship between our people and our continents.
link.europa.eu/R34tr9
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Putin, failing in his east European war, summons his American clients to organize a diversion in western Europe.
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Putin, failing in his east European war, summons his American clients to organize a diversion in western Europe.
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Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of annexation. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/arct...
ecfr.eu/article/arct...
Arctic hold‘em: Ten European cards in Greenland – European Council on Foreign Relations
Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland—and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of
ecfr.eu
January 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Europeans have real leverage in the face of Donald Trump’s threats towards Greenland and time on their side. They must use it to raise the prospective costs of annexation. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/arct...
ecfr.eu/article/arct...
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Iceland and EU Discuss Security, Trade and EEA cooperation #EUNews
https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-and-eu-discuss-security-trade-and-eea-cooperation/
https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-and-eu-discuss-security-trade-and-eea-cooperation/
Iceland and EU Discuss Security, Trade and EEA cooperation
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday, according to a statement from Iceland’s government. As reported by RÚV, the Prime Minister’s Office said the leaders discussed international developments, security and defence cooperation, and a range of economic matters, including customs issues. What’s the Story? Prime Minister […]
www.icelandreview.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Iceland and EU Discuss Security, Trade and EEA cooperation #EUNews
https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-and-eu-discuss-security-trade-and-eea-cooperation/
https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-and-eu-discuss-security-trade-and-eea-cooperation/