The fireside chat “The Priorities of the European Defence Agency”, moderated by Jack Parrock, welcomed Sean White, Director for Industry, Synergies and Enablers at European Defence Agency, outlining the Agency’s evolving role: 🗣️ “We have become a single focal point for the EU Member

#ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ: "It's a high profile case for the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) , they won't show weakness" EU top analyst Jack Parrock (#ask_Jack) told me. I think it's a "message" for "high profile greek officials":

"We don't need another escalation in a region which is already so heated in so many ways." Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, flanked by -- and echoed by -- #NATO chief Rutte in Stockholm, regarding the situation in the Middle East.

G7 leaders are set to kick off their annual meeting at a resort in the Canadian Rockies, with US trade tariffs and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine expected to feature heavily. "This will be a successful meeting if Donald Trump doesn't have an eruption that disrupts the

“A red line for Gaza” — major road closed for demonstrations in Brussels, with protesters dressed in red. People as far as the eye can see in both directions. According to organisers, 120,000 people have taken part in marches across the Belgian capital today (source RTBF).

President Trump has met his National Security team in the Situation Room. He's threatened Iran's Supreme Leader online. POTUS is now facing what could be one of the most consequential decisions of his presidency.

After weekend negotiations with Spain, #NATO allies are headed toward consensus on their Trump-propelled summit agreement to spend 5% of GDP on defense. If no objections are registered before 17:30 CET, the deal is done...⏳

Statement on Iran by Merz of 🇩🇪, Macron of 🇫🇷 and Starmer of 🇬🇧 : "We call upon Iran to engage in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all concerns associated with its nuclear program. We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties. We

NATO has no opt-outs, Secretary General Rutte says in The Hague when asked about Spain’s wish to be exempt from the new defense spending goal. Still, according to the Spanish government, they do not need to commit to the new goal of five percent of GDP on defense. 🤔

👥 #EUDemographics2025: Panel Announcement! Join the European Demographics Summit 2025 at FEB/VBO, Brussels, for the panel: "The economic and policy implications of Europe's declining birth rates". 🗣️ Speakers: Elena Kasko, Senior Policy and Strategic Partnership Advisor,

Will #France spearhead the weakening of the #EU #climate goals - thoughts from Jack Parrock, Lena Schilling & jasminduregger.bsky.social fm4.orf.at/player/2025062… via Radio FM4

MEPs were urged to carry diplomatic passports, use VPNs, and delay posting on social media to avoid tracking “This is something you might expect before protesting Erdoğan in Turkey, not in an EU country,” one MEP taking part in the Pride told Euractiv euractiv.com/section/politi…

July 7th, 2025 — US Department of Defense is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine.

Let's just check in to see how Qatargate's going ... Oh. euractiv.com/section/politi…

Morning! From 5am Times Radio: 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 50 migrants a week to be sent back to France megan kenyon 🇪🇺 Vote of no confidence today in the European Commission President Jack Parrock 🍺 One pub a day to close this year 📰 Stella Tsantekidou reviews ⚽️ Lionesses thrash the Netherlands

An even happier life after a career in the European Commission? Unthinkable for some. But one former ‘fonctionnaire’ is following his passion for lutherie 🎸 and allowed me into his world to film this portrait. youtu.be/6Z2E7p4B6Ao?si…

The ministers of Israel and Palestine will be in the same room in Brussels a day before the bloc discusses options in response to Israel’s breach of its partnership Agreement with Tel Aviv.

Holy smokes….the main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival is on fire the day before it starts

WATCH: Really interesting insights from Giorgio Cafiero on the situation in Syria and international efforts to prevent escalation. Our live discussion on DW News 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=lFJVNc…

"This treaty is intended to shape our relations for many years and decades," German Chancellor Merz said at a joint presser with British Prime Minister Starmer in London. The treaty on defense, trade and migration that both leaders signed today builds on a defense pact 🇬🇧 and