Francis Tuschek, Seoul French President Emmanuel Macron has called on nations around the world to not become “vassals” of the US or China, following his public spat with US President Donald Trump over Iran and NATO. During a trip to Seoul on Friday, Macron urged countries including South Korea, Japan, Brazil, India, Australia, and Canada to form…
Jake Saunders, Manila The European Union will continue to oppose any attempt to alter the “status quo” in the Taiwan Strait through force, European Parliament Committee on Security and Defence Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann said during a meeting with President William Lai (賴清德) yesterday. Her remarks underscored the EU’s commitment to stability, dialogue, and cooperation in…
Richard Saunders, Taipei TAIPEI, March 25 – Taiwan on Tuesday called on Denmark to correct its designation of Taiwanese residents’ nationality as “China,” warning the move could damage bilateral ties and lead to retaliatory measures. Denmark in 2024 changed the nationality listed on residence permits from “Taiwan” to “China,” a decision Taiwan’s foreign ministry said…
Francis Tuschek, Ulaan Bator German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that military strikes on Iran will not lead to regime change, marking a rare split between Berlin and Washington over strategy in the Middle East. His remarks underscore the European Union’s broader hesitation to back U.S.-led wars — a stance that Taiwanese analysts say could…
Martin Haffner, Associate Editor Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene has recently reflected on her country’s bold decision to welcome the establishment of a Taiwanese Representative Office in Vilnius in 2021—a move that marked a significant moment in European support for Taiwan’s international presence. At the time, Lithuania became one of the few European Union member…
Jake Saunders, Editor Berlingske newspaper reported Sunday, citing Defense Ministry documents, that the US military has sought intelligence on Danish military bases, airfields, and ports in Greenland—sites that could potentially be used in an invasion of the island. The report claims Washington has been gathering classified details about strategic facilities in Denmark’s autonomous Arctic territory,…
Francis Tuschek The Dutch government has taken control of a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, citing risk to the EU’s economic and technological security. The firm called the move “excessive,” saying it complied with all relevant laws and regulations. The Netherlands Economy Ministry revealed late on Sunday that it had invoked a never-before-used emergency…
Richard Sanders The European Union is examining the possibility of imposing restrictions on public procurement contracts across the bloc for Chinese medical device producers, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the plans. Brussels and Beijing have recently been locked in an escalating tit-for-tat stand-off over trade protectionism. Earlier this year, the European…
Dave Sullivan Copenhagen, May 13, 2025 — In a compelling speech at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas highlighted the pressing challenges facing global democracy and called for renewed commitment to its defense and resilience. Addressing a gathered audience, Kallas expressed concern that democracy is no longer the dominant model worldwide,…
Francis Tuschek Slovak Prime Minister Rober Fico has accused the government of fellow EU member-state Estonia of trying to thwart his visit to Moscow for the Victory Day parade on May 9. The event marks the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Soviet Union. Estonia closed its airspace to Fico’s plane…