China issued new export controls on batteries in October 2025, highlighting the need for energy sovereignty in Europe. The EU must consider non-technical risks in vehicle cybersecurity. Germany and the EU recognize the importance of security in the automotive industry. The current regulation does not consider the manufacturer’s origin, raising the need to address geopolitical risks.
UN Security Council Resolution 2797 grants Morocco a favorable position over the Polisario Front and the Sahrawi people, allowing for an expanded military occupation in Western Sahara. The international community supports Morocco, leaving the RASD and the Sahrawis in a precarious situation, with scarce possibilities of self-determination.
EU expansion faces the risk of Russian vetoes and internal divisions. Hungary, Bulgaria and other countries block the accession of North Macedonia, Ukraine, Moldova and Kosovo. Proposals to reduce veto abuse include qualified majority voting and admission without full voting rights, but legal and ethical challenges persist.
Taiwan and Japan strengthen defense of their submarine cables against constant Chinese interference. Recent incidents, such as damage to the Taiwan-Penghu No. 3 cable, have generated tensions. Taiwan accuses Chinese ships of intentionally cutting their vital communication cables. Taiwan has implemented protection measures, such as the Submarine Cable Automatic Warning System. Japan has also elevated the importance of its submarine infrastructure, seeking autonomy and minimizing Chinese technologies.
The Hungarian government of Orbán has been pro-Russian since 2010 for ideological and pragmatic economic reasons. After the 2026 elections, its foreign policy could change. If Orbán remains in power, he will remain friendly with Russia and anti-Ukrainian. If the opposition wins, it will align with the EU’s policy on Russia and Ukraine. Orbán has praised Russia and frequently met with Putin.
