January 2025 – European Neighbourhood Monitor

Denmark Seeks European Support to Counter Trump’s Greenland Push

Strengthening Alliances in Response to U.S. Pressure Denmark is scrambling to navigate an escalating diplomatic standoff with the United States over Greenland, as President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in the territory has led to economic and military threats. In response, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is rallying European allies, emphasizing unity while carefully avoiding provocation. […]

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Italy may support Slovakia in its quest to resume Russian gas transit through Ukraine

Eastern Europe, Energy / ENM

The Italian government of Giorgia Meloni could be ready to support Slovak PM Robert Fico in his plan to resume Russian gas transit through Ukraine. This is what Italian academic Fransceco Sassi reports. Energy has been at the center of the Slovak diplomatic mission to Rome, and the visit appears to have been successful. According

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Fate of EUDR remains uncertain as debate continues

Indopacific / ENM

The European Union’s pending anti-deforestation law presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia’s palm oil industry, Malaysia’s deputy commodities minister has stated at an industry conference. The country’s deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin explained it was crucial for the industry to understand the impact of the EU law so that domestic practices could be adapted and

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Zelensky repeats call for Western troops in Ukraine

Eastern Europe / ENM

Ukraine’s allies convened for the 25th time at Ramstein Air Base in Germany as part of the “Ukraine Defense Contact Group.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally attended the meeting, marking one of his last discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin before Donald Trump and his administration assume power in 11 days. Also present were

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