Editor's note: Kohán Mátyás is a Deputy Editor at Mandiner.hu and a prominent Hungarian expert. The article reflects the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the views of News.Az.

The partnership between Azerbaijan and the European Union represents a relatively rare phenomenon in modern international relations. Unlike many geopolitical alignments that are built against a third party, cooperation between Baku and Brussels has largely been driven by a pragmatic understanding of mutual benefit.

Europe is increasingly alarmed about the possibility of a new refugee influx — this time originating from Iran.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the EU to update the Customs Union and revise Schengen visa practices to boost economic and social mobility.