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EU Divided Over ‘Trump-Proofing’ Trade Deal With Washington
European Union negotiators are racing to finalise a transatlantic trade agreement with the United States, but divisions within the bloc over how…
EU activates crisis mechanism to monitor hantavirus outbreak
The Cyprus Presidency has activated the EU’s Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements as part of efforts to monitor the hantavirus outbreak…
Mario Draghi awarded 2026 Charlemagne Prize for services to European unity
Former European Central Bank president and former Italian prime minister Mario Draghi has been awarded the 2026 International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen,…
European Parliament reaches deal on support rules for adults needing assistance across EU
The European Parliament and EU government negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at improving support and legal protection…
Final stretch begins for Montenegro on road to European Union entry
Montenegro’s EU bid moved a step closer to the finish line on Wednesday as EU officials began working on the accession treaty…
EU Commission considers overhaul of regional policy department in spending shake-up
The European Commission is considering a major restructuring of one of its oldest departments as President Ursula von der Leyen seeks more…
Merkel, Wałęsa and Sandu among first European Order of Merit laureates
The European Parliament will host the inaugural European Order of Merit ceremony on 19 May in Strasbourg, where the first laureates will…
European Parliament announces winners of 2026 Charlemagne Youth Prize
Projects from Estonia, France and Spain were awarded the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize during a ceremony held on Tuesday in Aachen.…
EU energy ministers to mull domestic gas drilling amid security concerns
European Union energy ministers are expected to discuss domestic natural gas drilling during an informal meeting in Cyprus on 13 May, against…
Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines
Early on Tuesday morning, European Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new rules seeking to ensure a high level…
France says no to rushing EU budget negotiations before elections
France has signalled that it is unwilling to rush negotiations on the European Union’s next long-term budget simply to secure an agreement…
European Union rejects proposal for Gerhard Schröder to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is unfit to represent Europe in any peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the EU’s chief…