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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is pictured with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier leaves the Hotel Matignon after a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier leaves the Hotel Matignon after a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier leaves the Hotel Matignon after a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier leaves the Hotel Matignon after a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier arrives at the Hotel Matignon to attend a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier arrives at the Hotel Matignon to attend a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier arrives at the Hotel Matignon to attend a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on agricultural policy at Matignon - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier arrives at the Hotel Matignon to attend a meeting with the prime Minister, government ministers and prefects on agricultural policy in Paris on December 16, 2025. As farmers criticize the government's handling of lumpy skin disease (dermatose nodulaire contagieuse) affecting livestock, and oppose the signing of a free trade agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leaders At Doha Forum - Qatar

EU Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at opening of Doha Forum in Qatar on December 6, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leaders At Doha Forum - Qatar

EU Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at opening of Doha Forum in Qatar on December 6, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leaders At Doha Forum - Qatar

EU Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at opening of Doha Forum in Qatar on December 6, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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G-7 foreign ministers' meeting in Canada

(from L) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pose for a photo along with other Group of Seven foreign ministers on the first day of a two-day meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Canada on Nov. 11, 2025.

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G-7 foreign ministers' meeting in Canada

(from L) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pose for a photo along with other Group of Seven foreign ministers on the first day of a two-day meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Canada on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas shake hands prior to a conference for the support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas shake hands prior to a conference for the support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTERS IN STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251029Anders Adlercreutz, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Finland, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), Thorgerdur Katrín gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs Iceland, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister for Nordic Cooperation, Norway. The Nordic colleagues and Peters are meeting within the framework of the informal foreign and security policy cooperation (N5). They also have a separate meeting where Ukraine is at the top of the agenda. Stockholm, Sweden 29 October 2025.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTERS IN STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251029Anders Adlercreutz, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Finland, Thorgerdur Katrín gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs Iceland, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister for Nordic Cooperation, Norway and Lotte Machon, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Denmark. The Nordic colleagues and Peters walk outside Rosenbad. They meet within the framework of the informal foreign and security policy cooperation (N5). They also have a separate meeting where Ukraine is at the top of the agenda. Stockholm, Sweden 29 October 2025Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTERS IN STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251029Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) receives New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters on the occasion of the Nordic colleagues meeting within the framework of the informal foreign and security policy cooperation (N5). They also have a separate meeting where Ukraine is at the top of the agenda. Stockholm, Sweden 29 October 2025.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTERS IN STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251029Lotte Machon, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Denmark, Anders Adlercreutz, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Finland, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), Thorgerdur Katrín gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs Iceland, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister for Nordic Cooperation, Norway. The Nordic colleagues are meeting within the framework of the informal foreign and security policy cooperation (N5). Stockholm, Sweden 29 October 2025Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTERS IN STOCKHOLM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251029New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). Stenergard is receiving Peters on the occasion of the Nordic colleagues meeting within the framework of the informal foreign and security policy cooperation (N5). They also have a separate meeting where Ukraine is at the top of the agenda. Stockholm, Sweden 29 October 2025.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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King Felipe VI At Royal Academy Admission - Madrid

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell (r), upon his arrival at the entrance of the former head of the Household of His Majesty the King Jaime Alfonsín Alfonso as a full member of the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, on October 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The former head of His Majesty the King's Household from 2011 to 2024, Jaime Alfonsín, has been appointed full member of the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, a space for the meeting and debate of social, economic, philosophical and political-legal knowledge. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI At Royal Academy Admission - Madrid

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell (r), upon his arrival at the entrance of the former head of the Household of His Majesty the King Jaime Alfonsín Alfonso as a full member of the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, on October 27, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The former head of His Majesty the King's Household from 2011 to 2024, Jaime Alfonsín, has been appointed full member of the Royal Academy of Moral and Political Sciences, a space for the meeting and debate of social, economic, philosophical and political-legal knowledge. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As requested by the European Council in June, the Defence Roadmap outlines clear objectives and milestones to close capability gaps, accelerate defence investments across Member States, and guide the Eu’s progress towards full defence readiness by 2030. Strengthening Europe’s defence also means standing firmly with ukraine. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta (L) the Eu Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica (C) and the Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R) arrive for a media briefing in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As requested by the European Council in June, the Defence Roadmap outlines clear objectives and milestones to close capability gaps, accelerate defence investments across Member States, and guide the Eu’s progress towards full defence readiness by 2030. Strengthening Europe’s defence also means standing firmly with ukraine. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (C) and the Eu Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica (R) talk to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas talks to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 - Brussels

Eu Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen (L) and the Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R) talk to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As requested by the European Council in June, the Defence Roadmap outlines clear objectives and milestones to close capability gaps, accelerate defence investments across Member States, and guide the Eu’s progress towards full defence readiness by 2030. Strengthening Europe’s defence also means standing firmly with ukraine. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta (L) the Eu Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica (C) and the Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R) arrive for a media briefing in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas talks to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 - Brussels

Eu Commissioner for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen (L), the Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (C) and the Eu Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius (R) talk to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As requested by the European Council in June, the Defence Roadmap outlines clear objectives and milestones to close capability gaps, accelerate defence investments across Member States, and guide the Eu’s progress towards full defence readiness by 2030. Strengthening Europe’s defence also means standing firmly with ukraine. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas talks to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta (L) the Eu Commissioner for Mediterranean Dubravka Suica (C) and the Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (R) arrive for a media briefing in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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EU Pact For The Mediterranean - Brussels

Eu Commission vice-president, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas talks to media in the Berlaymont, the Eu Commission headquarter on October 16, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to Eu Member States the ‘Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030’, a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Lecornu General Policy Statement at The National Assembly - Paris

French Foreign and European Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot during the general policy speech of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu National Assembly Paris 14 October 2025 Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting for a peace plan in Gaza - Paris

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives at the meeting for a peace plan in Gaza at the Foreign Ministry in Paris, France, on October 9 2025. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting for a peace plan in Gaza - Paris

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrives at the meeting for a peace plan in Gaza at the Foreign Ministry in Paris, France, on October 9 2025. Photo by Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron at Meeting for a peace plan in Gaza - Paris

EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Ministerial meeting on the implementation of the Middle East peace plan held at the Quai d Orsay, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris, France, on October 9 2025. Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement. The deal includes the release of the remaining living hostages and marks a significant step toward ending a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and triggered a humanitarian catastrophe. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron at Meeting for a peace plan in Gaza - Paris

EU High Representative of Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Ministerial meeting on the implementation of the Middle East peace plan held at the Quai d Orsay, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris, France, on October 9 2025. Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement. The deal includes the release of the remaining living hostages and marks a significant step toward ending a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and triggered a humanitarian catastrophe. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM