Trump's second term damaged U.S.-European relations through military actions in Iran, trade failures, and troop withdrawals from Germany, prompting Europe to increase defense spending to $400 billion and pursue strategic autonomy independent of American support.
The EU should adopt majority voting in foreign policy and establish a new European Security Treaty to prevent future veto abuse by populist leaders like Orban, strengthening collective defence capabilities in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment.
Trump's envoy Paolo Zampolli asks to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup.
The European Union hosts a Palestinian peace conference, seeking a greater role in the Middle East.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian security and peace following Hungary's election, potentially enabling new sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic momentum previously blocked by former Prime Minister Orbán.
Hungary's voters oust Victor Orban, ending his 20-year rule, with opposition leader Peter Magyar winning a two-thirds majority.
Commerzbank's Volkmar Baur says conflict resolution and lower oil prices could support the Euro against the US Dollar.
The European Union convened over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian peace, gaining momentum after Hungary's electoral shift reduced opposition to stronger EU action on Israel, signaling potential sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic leverage in Middle East affairs.
The EU hosted over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking greater Middle East influence as Hungary's leadership change removes obstacles to stronger action against Israeli settler violence and potential sanctions on Israel.
Over 60 nations convened in Brussels to discuss Palestinian security and peace as Hungary's leadership change removes a key Israeli ally's veto, potentially enabling EU sanctions on Israeli settlers and renewed diplomatic momentum on Gaza.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking to expand its Middle East diplomatic influence after remaining sidelined despite being the Palestinians' largest aid donor, while Hungary's political shift potentially strengthens EU pressure on Israel.
With Hungarian PM Orban departing, the EU faces a narrow window to shift foreign policy decisions from unanimity to majority voting before another populist leader blocks progress, requiring immediate action via the passerelle clause or new security treaty frameworks.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels for Palestinian peace talks, seeking greater Middle Eastern influence as Hungary's leadership change removes a longstanding Israeli-friendly veto, potentially enabling new sanctions and diplomatic actions.
The EU convened over 60 nations in Brussels to discuss Palestinian peace and stability, seizing momentum from Hungary's leadership change to potentially strengthen its Middle East influence and pursue sanctions against Israeli settlers previously blocked by Viktor Orbán's veto.
The EU hosts a Palestinian peace conference, seeking greater Middle East influence.
Péter Magyar's Tisza party defeats Victor Orban's Fidesz party in Hungary's elections.