Sophia Beiter for AlQahera News on the European Council summit

Research Associate Sophia Beiter recently spoke with AlQahera News about the ongoing European Council summit on 26 and 27 June 2025, where EU heads of state address pressing economic challenges, as well as ongoing developments in Ukraine and the Middle East. Beiter commented on the proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which Slovakia and Hungary have already indicated they may oppose. She also highlighted the divergent positions within the EU on the conflict in Gaza, as well as discussions about a trade agreement with the United States in view of the tariffs imposed by President Trump. 

You can find the interview here.