The European Union addresses trade threats, sanctions, and internal unity

The European Union is dealing with several international and internal policy issues. EU foreign ministers agreed on new sanctions against Iran, and the bloc is considering how to respond to potential US trade threats over Greenland, with some officials arguing that counter-tariffs would be a poor response.

Internally, the EU is calling for unity after Greece reportedly defected from a green shipping initiative. The bloc also removed Nigeria from a high-risk financial list and allocated 171 million euros for infrastructure and private sector growth in the Balkans. In relations with the UK, the EU reportedly wants a 'Farage clause' in any Brexit reset talks, while a UK business secretary said it would be 'foolish' for Britain to pursue a customs union with the EU.