UK pushes for rapid EU reset, but Brussels isn’t in a hurry
Without an accord, UK exporters could face the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism from January 2026
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Tashkent Airport Cargo Terminal Regains RA3 Status for EU and UK Shipments
Independent auditors carried out the assessment
Uzbekistan and EU to Sign Enhanced Partnership Agreement
The accord provides Brussels with access to Central Asia’s fast-growing market
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Condemns France for Leading EU Push to Scan Private Messages
He blamed French politicians
Uztemiryulkonteyner Boosts Uzbekistan–Europe Trade with New CASCA+ Cargo Route
The company dispatched urea containers from the Sergeli logistics centre
Italy Protests US Move to Impose Heavy Tariffs on Pasta Imports
The move forms part of an investigation into alleged dumping practices
France Plunged Into Crisis as Prime Minister Lecornu Quits After 14 Hours
On Monday morning Lecornu handed his resignation to Macron
EU Weighs Unfreezing €2 Bn of Deripaska-Linked Assets to Compensate Raiffeisen
Sandu’s PAS Secures Clear Majority in Moldova’s Election
Maia Sandu’s PAS won 50.1% of the vote
Netanyahu Vows to Condemn Nations Recognising Palestine in UN Speech
The Israeli prime minister vowed to denounce countries including the UK, France, and Canada for recognising Palestinian statehood, as Gaza airstrikes leave more civilian casualties
Xi Jinping Skips UN, Premier Li Qiang Takes Spotlight With WTO Shift
China signals new trade stance as Xi steps back from overseas diplomacy
Xi Meets EU Leaders as Europe Struggles to Define Its China Policy
Brussels struggles to balance trade, democracy, and security as Beijing deepens ties with Moscow and Washington’s stance grows uncertain
EU to Target Central Asian Banks in New Russia Sanctions Package
The names of the banks are unknown
Von der Leyen Faces Fierce Criticism Over Trump Trade Deal at Turnberry
European leaders slam Turnberry agreement as “asymmetrical” and damaging to EU’s long-term interests
U.S. Plans to Reduce Military Presence in Europe by 30%
The Pentagon is reviewing its force posture in light of global priorities
Xi Urges EU to Make “Correct Strategic Choices” as China-EU Summit Opens in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 25th European Union–China Summit in Beijing on Thursday
Toyvo Klaar: How Can European Companies Benefit from Investing in Uzbekistan
EU Outlines Top Priorities in Uzbekistan at TIIF 2025 Summit
EU and UNDP Launch Public Services Project in Uzbekistan
The project, with a budget of €4.9 Mln, will run until 2029
Uzbekistan and EU Set to Finalize Partnership Agreement
The document is scheduled to be signed in June
EU to Invest €12 Bn in Central Asia’s Economy
The European Commission President announces the investment
EU-Central Asia Summit to Finalise Key Agreements
European Commissioner Josef Sikela to Visit Uzbekistan
He will visit the country during a visit to Central Asia
Hungarian PM: Ukraine Conflict Risks Becoming EU’s Afghanistan
Viktor Orbán draws parallels to prolonged U.S. war