European Neighbourhood Monitor

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July 2025

Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with the European Union

Americas /

US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, highlighting significant economic and defense commitments that promise to reshape transatlantic relations. According to Trump, the deal includes the EU agreeing to purchase $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S., $150 billion specifically in U.S. energy […]

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“Russia’s Influence in Post-Soviet States Declines Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics”

Eastern Europe /

Russia is facing a notable decline in its influence over several post-Soviet states, as countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia pursue greater independence, forge new alliances, and reduce Moscow’s military and economic presence, experts say. Jeffrey Mankoff, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, highlighted these developments in a recent

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A Craving for Power and Money: The EU Commission’s Budget Proposal

European Union /

By Pieter Cleppe The European Commission’s proposed 2028–2034 long term EU budget exemplifies its growing craving for power and money. Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed to strongly increase the “MFF” or Multiannual financial framework from €1.2 trillion to €2 trillion. Also, Brussels seeks to shift fiscal power from member states

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EU Deforestation Regulation Faces Scrutiny Over Inconsistent Risk Classifications

Indopacific /

The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), designed to prevent deforestation through tighter controls on commodity imports, is encountering growing opposition from both corporate stakeholders and environmental analysts. Central to the criticism is a disparity between how the EU categorizes countries by deforestation risk and the actual deforestation trends observed through satellite and field data. A

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EU and Indonesia Reach Agreement in Principle on Free Trade Deal After a Decade of Talks

Indopacific /

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union and Indonesia have reached an agreement in principle on a long-awaited free trade deal. The milestone comes after nearly a decade of negotiations that began in 2016. “This agreement comes at the right time,” von der Leyen said during a joint press

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Serbia’s Delicate Balancing Act

Western Balkans /

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is continuing a delicate diplomatic balancing act as he tries to maintain strong relations with Russia while keeping Serbia’s long-standing aspirations for European Union membership alive. Vučić’s recent appearance in Moscow at Russia’s Victory Day military parade in May stirred criticism from EU officials. The visit marked his first since Russia’s

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