European interior and migration ministers have expressed strong support for Spain following an emergency meeting on the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. The discussions focused on the large-scale arrival of migrants, the humanitarian consequences of the incident, and the European Union’s broader approach to managing migration […]
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By Pieter Cleppe In June, the Cypriot EU Presidency came up with a compromise proposal on the EU’s long term budget, which intended to cut a modest 33 billion euro. That didn’t get much more love than the proposal of the European Commission, which wants to spend about 2 trillion euro between 2028 and 2034,
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Oman has proposed the establishment of a regional body to oversee the joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest diplomatic initiative aimed at improving security and cooperation in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. According to Omani officials, the proposal has received support from several countries across the Gulf
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An overview of the analysis by Francesco Sassi The recently signed nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia is being presented by both governments as a framework for expanding civilian nuclear cooperation. However, energy geopolitics analyst Francesco Sassi argues that its implications extend well beyond commercial energy development and could influence the
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By Pieter Cleppe Last week, the European Commission decided to impose a fine of 890 million euros on Google, this time under the new European “Digital Markets Act” (DMA). It is yet another European fine running into the billions levied on an American tech company. Once again, Google is being forced to cough up money
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Analysis by Karsten Frank President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after barely six months in office has become one of the most unexpected political developments in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. The move has surprised observers both inside and outside the country, not least because Fedorov had built a reputation
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The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed overnight, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global energy markets after both sides exchanged direct military strikes targeting strategic infrastructure. According to reports, Tehran accused Israel of carrying out an attack in Beirut, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard
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Recent verified reporting indicates that Iran has formalised a new administrative body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), tasked with regulating maritime traffic and coordinating vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. The move has been widely interpreted by analysts as part of a broader effort by
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Despite public displays of solidarity between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during recent meetings in Beijing, shifting global energy dynamics are placing new strains on the Sino-Russian relationship. Analysts say the ongoing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping energy markets and forcing both countries to reconsider long-standing assumptions about their strategic partnership. For
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Italy has strengthened its energy relationship with Azerbaijan in recent years, with natural gas imports and downstream investments forming a central part of this cooperation. The partnership has gained attention in the context of broader efforts to diversify European energy supplies and reduce dependence on traditional routes. Growing gas supplies to Italy In 2025, Azerbaijan
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