Foreign Affairs
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EU and Armenia signed a Connectivity Partnership to expand transport, energy and digital links, with new EU support and security cooperation discussed at a Yerevan summit.
On 4 May 2026, the European Commission said Šuica visited Algiers for highlevel talks on trade, energy, migration, and security under the Pact for the Mediterranean.
EEA reported progress but warned many stations still exceed current and 2030 limits, with high ozone mortality and broad exposure above WHO guidelines across Europe.
Six governments issued a joint statement supporting Panama’s sovereignty and opposing economic pressure on Panamaflagged vessels, according to the US Department of State.
European Parliament asked the Commission to reexamine humanitarian funding oversight for West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon, citing accountability concerns amid escalating needs.
European Commission resumed budget support to Ethiopia and announced new digital and investment measures to deepen economic ties and support reforms.
European Commission proposed fully resuming the EUSyria Cooperation Agreement with a €620m package, amid scrutiny from MEPs over fund transparency and wider regional pressures.
Dutch government honored Fleur Pierets and Remco Boxelaar with Jos Brink awards, emphasizing safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people.
EU and Iceland advanced cooperation on sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance and the blue economy, as MEPs pressed for Arctic strategy updates and action on dormant SFPAs.
UK told the UN Security Council the Great Lakes crisis is worsening, citing mass displacement and rights abuses, and urged aid access and funding support.
Brussels set out new customsbusiness cooperation steps, including 24/7 alert points and secure whistleblowing, to strengthen enforcement against illicit trade across the EU.
EU detailed a €22bn energy cost surge and new raw materials platform as Mideast tensions disrupt shipping; UK backed EUUN coordination at the UN Security Council.
UK highlighted Strait of Hormuz risks and seafarer disruptions; EU lawmakers pressed Iran diplomacy on raw materials; Commission opened a 4week ACER evaluation.
European Commission named 235 priority crossborder energy projects and issued new market integrity rules, aiming to boost interconnectivity and renewable integration.
European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn support loan to Ukraine and approved defense procurement derogations to accelerate drone production.
European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.
Four European foreign ministers urged Israel to drop a bill expanding capital punishment, citing discrimination risks and threats to democratic commitments.
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.
MEPs adopted a Global Gateway review and set conditions for the EUUS Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.
The UK condemned Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's selfdefense, and outlined new international development reforms focused on fragile states.