Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

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.

UK told the UN Security Council it would champion UN–Arab League coordination to address Iran-linked tensions and protect Strait of Hormuz stability.

European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.

EU clinched a customs code reform as France hosted G7 diplomacy, Germany trained for information warfare, the UK pushed defence industry, the Netherlands funded agri-nature, and US leaders stressed space security.

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 EU-US Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.

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.