28

Jan

UPDATED: Six EU countries hold call in push for ‘two‑speed’ Europe

Ministers from six leading European economies, including Germany and France, will discuss on Wednesday plans to push ahead with joint projects without the rest of the EU, to facilitate agile…

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28

Jan

Majority of Europeans Favor National Control Over Borders, Survey Shows

Most Europeans want their governments to have more control over their borders to tackle migration, polling across 23 EU countries shows. Seventy-one percent of respondents agreed that “the European Union…

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27

Jan

EU and India sign landmark trade agreement

India and the European Union have finalised a long-pending landmark trade deal, both sides said on Tuesday, as they seek to hedge against fickle ties with the U.S. The deal…

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27

Jan

NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears

NATO boss Mark Rutte on Monday dismissed calls by some leading European politicians for a separate European army, prompted by doubts over Donald Trump's commitment to the continent's security that…

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26

Jan

India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU

India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, in the biggest opening yet of the country's vast…

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26

Jan

EU concerned about Trump ‘concentration of powers’ over ‘Board of Peace’

The European Union’s foreign policy arm has raised questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s broad powers over his new Board of Peace, according to an internal document seen by Reuters.…

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23

Jan

EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump's U-turn on Greenland as they met for an emergency summit in Brussels late on Thursday. The leaders said ​they want…

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22

Jan

EU-Mercosur deal likely to take effect provisionally from March

The EU's free trade deal with South American countries will probably be applied on a ​provisional basis as soon as March, an EU diplomat ‌told Reuters on Thursday, despite a…

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22

Jan

EU parliament votes to retain three-hour limit for flight delay compensation

The European Parliament voted in a plenary session on Wednesday to keep the current three-hour flight delay threshold for compensation in the EU's next set of airline passenger rights, while…

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22

Jan

European Parliament votes to delay Mercosur deal in court

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday for a legal check of the EU's trade deal with four members of the Latin American Mercosur bloc, a move that could severely delay…

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21

Jan

EU Must Act with Unity and Strength, von der Leyen Says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on the European Union to accelerate its efforts to strengthen independence and strategic power in response to a rapidly changing global…

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20

Jan

‘Sovereignty Is Not for Trade,’ Kallas Tells European Parliament

The European Union must adopt a “realistic and principled” approach to the Arctic, guided by international law and collective security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said during a speech…

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20

Jan

EU response to Trump’s tariffs will be ‘unflinching’, says Ursula von der Leyen

The European Union's response to Trump's tariffs over Greenland would be "unflinching", Ursula von der Leyen said as the American president doubled down on his desire to acquire the sprawling…

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20

Jan

Metsola Backs Denmark and Greenland as EU Parliament Opens January Session

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola opened the January plenary session on Monday by expressing solidarity with victims of recent tragedies, reaffirming support for EU enlargement and unity, and setting out…

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18

Jan

EU Leaders to hold summit on Thursday to address Trump’s threats

European Council President António Costa announced late Sunday that leaders from the European Union’s 27 member countries will gather “in the coming days” to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats…

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17

Jan

European Union and Mercosur Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur signed a long-delayed free trade agreement on Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones .  Key Features of the Agreement The agreement…

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17

Jan

EU Leaders Unite Against Trump’s Tariff Threats

European leaders have pledged to maintain unity in response to an unprecedented development: President Trump has threatened new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States. This…

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16

Jan

EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine

The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine's quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which…

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16

Jan

Fault Lines Emerge as EU Debates Two-Tier Integration Model

Countries long waiting to join the European Union are split over proposals in Brussels that would allow them to enter the bloc without full voting rights, as the EU weighs…

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15

Jan

Egypt receives 1 billion euros from EU as part of assistance package

Egypt has received 1 billion euros from the European Union and is set to receive a total of 3 billion euros in two tranches in 2026, the International Cooperation Ministry…

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15

Jan

Cyprus casts doubt on EU outreach to Putin as it takes rotating presidency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her team of commissioners were in Cyprus on Wednesday to mark the start of the island nation’s six-month rotating presidency of the…

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14

Jan

Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support While Germany Proposes Greenland Deployment

European leaders and defense officials are weighing a stronger presence in Greenland amid mounting pressure from the United States, raising concerns about the Arctic territory’s security and sovereignty. Patrick Sensburg,…

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14

Jan

Alcohol too cheap in Europe as health impact mounts, WHO warns

Europeans' world-leading drinking habits are putting their health at risk, but governments are failing to use higher taxes to help curb consumption, warned the World Health Organization. Beer has become…

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13

Jan

European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats to avoid ‘legitimising the regime’

All the Iranian diplomats and representatives will be banned from the European Parliament's premises as a response to Iran's crackdown on protesters, the Parliament's president, Roberta Metsola, announced on Monday.…

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12

Jan

Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has signalled that the bloc is prepared to push for fresh sanctions on Iran after a crackdown that has reportedly claimed hundreds…

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12

Jan

Six candidates bid to replace ECB vice president de Guindos -Eurogroup

Six candidates have applied for the job of European Central Bank vice president to replace Spain's Luis de Guindos when his term expires at the end of May, and euro…

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12

Jan

EU may need 100,000-strong army, says defense commissioner

European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has said the bloc should consider establishing a standing military force of 100,000 troops and overhaul the political processes governing defense. Faced with Russian…

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12

Jan

EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK

The EU is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit “reset” agreement Keir Starmer is currently negotiating. The termination clause…

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09

Jan

EU countries approve Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks

A qualified majority of EU member countries on Friday approved the bloc’s long-awaited trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc, four EU diplomats said.  France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and…

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09

Jan

France to vote against Mercosur after farmers protest in Paris

France will vote against a sweeping trade deal that the European Union is due to sign with South American nations, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, as farmers blockaded…

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08

Jan

President von der Leyen heads to the Middle East

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, will be in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon this week. Their visit…

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07

Jan

Cyprus assumes EU presidency with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy attending

Cyprus assumed the European Union’s rotating presidency on Wednesday, starting its term with a meeting attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European…

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06

Jan

Euro zone growth slows in December but completes strongest quarter since 2023, PMI shows

The euro zone economy expanded at a slower pace last month but ended 2025 with its strongest quarterly growth in more than two years as solid momentum in services offset…

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05

Jan

EU reiterates commitment to national sovereignty after Trump’s Greenland remarks

The European Union has issued a restrained response to renewed comments by former US president Donald Trump regarding Greenland, reiterating its commitment to the principles of national sovereignty. European Commission…

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03

Jan

EU Calls for Adherence to International Law Amid Maduro’s Arrest

The European Union has called for strict adherence to international law following the announcement by U. S. President Donald Trump regarding the apprehension of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning.…

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02

Jan

After Bulgaria, Political and Economic Constraints Cloud Further Euro Adoption

Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to adopt…

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02

Jan

EU diamond sanctions to hit €4 billion Russian revenue stream

The European Commission has published updated guidelines detailing the next phase of the European Union‘s comprehensive ban on Russian diamonds. According to the commission, the aim is to further restrict…

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01

Jan

Bulgaria joins euro zone amid excitement and scepticism

Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers this week prepared to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone met…

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31

Dec

Cyprus Commits to New Approach as EU Presidency Begins

Cyprus says it will bring “a new approach to the table” when it assumes the EU presidency on Thursday, as defence, migration and Ukraine continue to top the agenda at…

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31

Dec

Italy revises golden power rules to try to end spat with EU

Italy plans to revise its golden power rules designed to shield strategic assets, deferring its own review of major financial-sector M&A deals until the European Commission and European Central Bank…

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29

Dec

Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro

Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. A…

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28

Dec

EU surcharge unlikely to reduce popularity of cheap Chinese goods, experts say

Estonian experts do not think a €3 surcharge on parcels arriving in the European Union from the rest of the world will reduce the popularity of Chinese goods. Beginning in…

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28

Dec

EU Public Support Hits Two-Decade High, Eurobarometer Finds

Public trust in the European Union has reached its highest level in nearly 20 years, with strong backing for the euro and a common defence policy, according to the latest…

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26

Dec

Where do children’s toys come from?

The holiday season is here, and for many, toy shopping is a crucial activity on the to-do list.   In 2024, the EU was a net importer of toys from…

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24

Dec

EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as ‘censorship’ row deepens

The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against…

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23

Dec

Malta and Cyprus Report Lowest Household Overcrowding in EU

The share of people living in overcrowded households across the European Union stood at 16.9% in 2024, marking a modest improvement compared to 18.1% recorded a decade earlier, according to…

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22

Dec

Cyprus unveils EU presidency priorities on security and migration

Cyprus unveiled its priorities for its upcoming European Union presidency on Sunday, pledging to work toward an "autonomous Union open to the world" as it prepares to assume the rotating…

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21

Dec

One ‘single and simple’ set of EU-wide business laws: everything you need to know about Europe’s 28th regime

Antonio Aloisi, IE University and Sara Kabiri, IE University; King's College London It’s no secret that Europe lags on tech innovation. The EU has even given this a name –…

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21

Dec

Manfred Weber Indicates EU Will Eventually Move Toward Using Russian Assets for Ukraine

The EU will one day use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, even though leaders failed to agree to do so at a summit this week, the head of the…

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19

Dec

EU agrees to €90B Ukraine loan, but plan to use Russian assets fails

European leaders have failed to agree on using frozen Russian state assets to finance support for Ukraine, following a 16-hour summit in Brussels that ended without consensus on the issue.…

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19

Dec

EU Crypto Rules Pose Challenges for National Bans on Service Providers

Two local analysts have cautioned that any attempt by EU Member States to block or restrict the passporting of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)…

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19

Dec

ECB holds rates as brighter growth outlook points to prolonged pause

The European Central Bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent on Thursday, as updated staff projections pointed to a more positive outlook for the eurozone economy following…

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17

Dec

EU to create fund to widen access to abortion services

The European Parliament has backed the creation of an EU fund aimed at widening access to abortion services across the bloc, following a landmark and divisive vote in Strasbourg. MEPs…

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17

Dec

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus+ student mobility fund in 2027

The European Union and the United Kingdom have agreed on a deal that will see British students rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, seven years after the UK left the…

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17

Dec

Centre-right scores big wins in Europe

The European People’s Party has enjoyed a week of significant policy gains, with its influential German figures — party chair Manfred Weber and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, openly celebrating the momentum,…

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17

Dec

EU Commission retreats on plan to ban new combustion engine cars

Plans to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars in the European Union from 2035 have been thrown into uncertainty after the European Commission proposed a significant softening of…

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16

Dec

MEPs agree on new rules on the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks

Under the new rules informally agreed by the European Parliament and Council foreign investments in sensitive sectors such as defence, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical rawmaterials and financial services will be…

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