Every Europe Pulse video briefing, with a written version underneath so the facts can be read as well as watched: NATO and Ukraine, energy and prices, migration and borders, and the decisions in Brussels that end up in national law.
The European Union is facing one of its most consequential financial and political decisions since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine: should frozen Russian assets be used to fund Ukraine’s survival in 2026 and 2027? At a recent…
Von der Leyen urges decisive EU action on Ukraine funding, defence and strategic independence ahead of December European Council European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to take firm, immediate decisions on Ukraine, security and…
The European Union is preparing to permanently end imports of Russian natural gas, marking one of the most far-reaching energy decisions in its history. The move, debated this week in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, is designed to protect the…
High-level negotiations in Berlin and Brussels have opened what European leaders describe as the most serious diplomatic window for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine since February 2022.Statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and EU foreign policy…
Europe is entering the final stage of drafting its peace framework for Ukraine after a day of intensive diplomacy led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During high-level talks in London and subsequent consultations in Brussels, European leaders sought to align their…
Why the NATO Brussels Meeting Matters The NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels on 3 December 2025 marked a decisive shift in the Alliance’s strategy. It was not a routine gathering. Ministers came with a clear message: Europe must prepare…
Ireland Backs Ukraine: Zelensky Addresses Irish Parliament Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a strong and symbolic address to the Irish Parliament in Dublin, thanking Ireland for its long-standing support and calling for unity in the face of Russia’s ongoing war…
Ukraine Peace Talks: Is the West Pushing Kyiv to Concede? Zelensky, Macron, Kallas and the Trump Envoy The latest round of Ukraine peace negotiations has intensified debate across Europe and the United States. Key leaders — including Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Europe’s Defence Breakpoint: What the New EDIP Really Changes The European Parliament has approved the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) — the first initiative in EU history designed to build a coordinated, long-term European defence industrial base. With a budget…
G20 Johannesburg: Africa Steps to the Centre as Leaders Back Global Climate and Energy Reforms #g20 #g20summit #geopolitics The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg marked a historic first: the world’s largest economies meeting on African soil under the South African…
