Daily brief
The EU has tested its mutual defense clause in a scenario simulating an attack on a member state. Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan lost a no-confidence vote, leading to the collapse of the pro-EU coalition government. An EU committee voted to lift the immunity of Austrian MEP Harald Vilimsky. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded to US President Donald Trump's tariff threat, stating 'a deal is a deal.'
Armenia pivoted toward the West by signing EU deals at a landmark summit in Yerevan.
Mexico and the US signed a bilateral air agreement to boost operations at the AIFA airport.
Finland suggested the EU may need to reopen talks with Russia over the Ukraine conflict.
The EU's trade chief urged the US to 'swiftly' restore a 15% tariff arrangement.