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EU ‘regrettably’ hits U.S. with tariffs, seeks better Biden ties
The European Union will impose tariffs on up to $4 billion of U.S. imports in retaliation for U.S. subsidies for Boeing, but…
EU ministers agree to set up EU anti money laundering body
European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to set up an EU body that would fight money laundering across the 27-nation bloc,…
European leaders react with caution as U.S. election scenario unfolds
European politicians have cautioned patience after Donald Trump falsely claimed victory in the US election in the early hours of Wednesday morning,…
European police in coordinated raids against online hate speech
European police launched coordinated raids in seven countries on Tuesday as part of a clampdown on online hatred and incitement to violence,…
EU Agenda – What’s on at the European institutions
03 November – 07 November Tuesday 03 November - European Commission Vice President for the Green Deal delivers a keynote speech via…
Euro zone factory activity boomed in October as Germany roared
Manufacturing growth in the euro zone soared in October but the recovery from severely depressed activity at the height of the coronavirus…
Bulgaria says North Macedonia must address historical issues or face delay on EU path
Bulgaria has threatened to block North Macedonia’s path towards European Union membership and said it should recognise that both its national identity…
Prolific coronavirus strain which started in Spain and spread across Europe identified
Scientists identified the prolific coronavirus strain which started in Spain in June has spread across Europe and now makes up a large…
Belgium becomes EU nation with highest rate of COVID-19 infections
The Belgian government will convene on Friday to decide on a potential new national lockdown with the country now suffering the highest…
Euro zone banks curtail credit access amid fresh pandemic worries
Euro zone banks are tightening access to corporate credit amid a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, fresh data showed on Tuesday, adding…
EU Agenda: What’s on in the European institutions this week
Here’s a look at the upcoming events in the European Parliament, European Council and European Commission. Tuesday 27 October: Public hearing in…
EP intensifies fight against unsafe products sold online
The European Parliament has doubled up on its efforts in favour of product safety in the Single Market, putting forward a resolution…