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Showing 7 results for “Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs”
foreign_affairs • Mar 30, 2026
UK, Germany, France, Italy oppose Israel death penalty bill
Four European foreign ministers urged Israel to drop a bill expanding capital punishment, citing discrimination risks and threats to democratic commitments.
foreign_affairs • Mar 31, 2026
EU urges oil security coordination amid Hormuz closure
European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.
foreign_affairs • Mar 27, 2026
EU Parliament tightens Global Gateway and US trade terms
MEPs adopted a Global Gateway review and set conditions for the EU-US Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.
defence • Mar 31, 2026
EU adopts €1.5bn EDIP plan for defence and Ukraine
European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.
foreign_affairs • Apr 3, 2026
UK presses LAS-UN coordination amid Hormuz crisis
UK urged tighter UN–Arab League coordination and cited efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside G7 backing and new Franco-Korean maritime cooperation.
foreign_affairs • Mar 28, 2026
G7 urges end to Iran attacks and safe Hormuz passage
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint Iran statement after talks in France, calling to protect civilians and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
defence • Apr 3, 2026
UK urges UN–Arab League coordination on Gulf security
UK told the UN Security Council it would champion UN–Arab League coordination to address Iran-linked tensions and protect Strait of Hormuz stability.