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Germany’s Baerbock joins chorus criticizing EU migration deal with Tunisia

Germany, EU top diplomat, UN experts criticize deal Inner EU disputes on migration hurt bloc's unity A tale of three letters By Gabriela Baczynska UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - German Foreign…

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EU does not want to decouple from China but must protect itself, says EU trade chief

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has no intention to decouple from China but needs to protect itself when its openness is abused, the bloc's…

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EU to disburse $135 million to Tunisia as part of migration pact

BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Friday said it would disburse 127 million euros ($135 million) in aid to Tunisia as part of its deal with the…

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EU trade chief seeks more balanced economic ties on China visit

BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Europe's trade chief will push Beijing for fewer restrictions on European businesses on a four-day visit to China, when he can expect tough conversations over…

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EU set to demand e-fuel cars have no climate impact – document

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to demand that cars running on e-fuels must be 100% carbon neutral if they are to be…

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China, EU to hold high-level economic and trade dialogue in Beijing

BEIJING, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The 10th China-European Union High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held in Beijing on Sept. 25, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday. Chinese…

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EU countries debate weakened new car emissions proposal

By Julia Payne and Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU countries are debating a compromise draft for new emissions regulations on combustion engine vehicles that waters down limits, monitoring and…

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EU executive says aid payments for Somalia ‘temporarily suspended’

By Gabriela Baczynska UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) - The European Union's executive said that disbursements of humanitarian aid in Somalia were "temporarily suspended" after a U.N. probe found widespread theft and…

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EU executive proposes 10-year glyphosate approval extension

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday extending EU approval for use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Bayer AG's Roundup weed killer,…

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ECB’s bank supervisor nominee gets rough ride at confirmation hearing

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's nominee as chief bank supervisor, Claudia Buch, got given a hard time from European lawmakers at her…

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EU to ask China at UN to push Russia towards ‘just peace’ in Ukraine

By Gabriela Baczynska UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - European Council President Charles Michel will ask China directly at the United Nations Security Council to do more to push Russia…

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ECB’s Villeroy: Inflation is a disease, rates medicine starting to work

The European Central Bank will maintain its interest rates at 4% for a sufficiently long time in its bid to bring down inflation, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on…

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Greens criticise von der Leyen over plan to not run as MEP

The European Green Party sharply criticized Ursula von der Leyen for her plan to potentially stand for a second term as president of the European Commission without running for election…

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EU risks depending on China for batteries after quitting Russian energy -presidency paper

By Belén Carreño MADRID (Reuters) - The European Union risks becoming as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy…

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Solutions for migration arrivals needed before EU elections -Metsola

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Monday that the EU needs to find solutions to the problem of large numbers of migrants arriving from Africa before next year's European elections.…

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EU steps in to boost Amazon rainforest protection plan

By Belén Carreño (Reuters) - The European Union threw its weight behind a plan to protect the Amazon rainforest, pledging to coordinate financial contributions from EU members and making sure…

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Von der Leyen won’t stand as MEP in next year’s EU election

Ursula von der Leyen won’t run in Germany for a seat in the European Parliament in next year’s EU election — but may nevertheless become the center right’s lead candidate…

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Migrant arrivals through Central Mediterranean up 96% – Frontex

The number of detections of irregular border crossings at the European Union's external borders rose by 18% in the first eight months of 2023 to over 232,350, the highest total…

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EU states consider easing post-Brexit derivatives clearing plan

By Huw Jones LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - In the latest sign the EU may be taking a more accommodative approach to post-Brexit Britain, the bloc's Spanish presidency has proposed…

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EU’s Simson calls for phase-out of imports of Russian LNG

WARSAW, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The European Union must reduce Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and aim to phase them out completely, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on…

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Beijing blasts EU probe as protectionist as China EV maker stocks slide

Investigation ramps up EU-China tensions Probe will set tone for upcoming bilateral talks China's EV market share in Europe has been growing Analysts warn of China retaliation if EU levies…

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No EIB presidency decision expected this week -German sources

BERLIN, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A decision on who will become European Investment Bank (EIB) president is not expected at this week's informal EU finance ministers meeting, German finance ministry…

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EU’s disaster response fund at limit as climate crises mount

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission warned on Tuesday that the EU urgently needs more funding to respond to climate change-fuelled crises after its emergency aid reserve was exhausted in…

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UPDATED: Ursula von der Leyen gives annual EU State of the Union speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's main priorities and initiatives for the year to come on Wednesday morning as she delivers the annual State of…

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MEPs react to Von der Leyen’s SOTEU speech

Leaders of the main European parties represented in the European Parliament reacted to the SOTEU speech delivered earlier today by the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (details here). Martin…

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Digital euro package should be focus of next EU Commission – McGuinness

The European Union's financial services chief said on Wednesday that a draft law to underpin a digital euro should not be rushed out ahead of European elections next June and instead be examined…

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EU lawmakers vote for tougher crackdown on energy market abuse

A committee of European lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of a tougher crackdown on manipulation in gas and electricity markets which would give an EU agency the teeth to investigate and…

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EU Commission cuts euro zone growth forecast as Germany in recession

The euro zone economy will grow slower than previously expected this year and next, the European Commission forecast on Monday as consumer demand suffers from high inflation and the biggest…

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UPDATE: US, Russia praise G20 summit declaration as meeting heads to close

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan praises declaration U.S. President Joe Biden leaves for Vietnam, misses summit's last session White House says not aware of any talks…

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Europe’s space agency welcomes UK deal with EU on satellites

By Tim Hepher PARIS, (Reuters) - The European Space Agency welcomed a deal for Britain to resume full membership of Europe's Copernicus programme, easing doubts over the next batch of…

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European battery companies call on EU for more support

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - European metals and materials companies are urging the EU to ramp up financial support for the bloc's battery industry to help it face strong competition from China…

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EU opens race to run its huge investment bank EIB

By Jan Strupczewski, Maria Martinez and Jesús Aguado BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Five candidates have come forward for the post of president of the huge European Investment Bank, Belgian Finance Minister Vincent…

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OFM Soup Kitchen awarded European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta

The OFM Soup Kitchen was formally awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2023 for Malta, awarded each year by the European Parliament. The award ceremony was held at the Soup Kitchen’s…

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EU criticises Russia’s ‘cynicism’ on Black Sea grain deal at G20 summit

By Shivangi Acharya and Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The European Union castigated Russia on Saturday for its "cynicism" in pulling out of the Black Sea…

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EU has no immediate plans to ban Russian LNG, says Spain’s Ribera

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Union has no short-term plan to ban Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite soaring imports to the bloc, Spain's energy minister said,…

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New rules would give Europe more scope for military spending post-Ukraine invasion

Revamped fiscal rules would allow flexibility on defence budget European nations want to bolster armies after Ukraine invasion Deal sought by end of the year, but that may be ambitious…

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COVID-19 reports in Europe increasing

COVID-19 transmission in Europe appears to have risen in recent weeks but with the majority of countries not providing full data on the virus, experts are in the dark about…

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EU wants to simplify cross-border social security access

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed a series of measures to ease access to social security services across borders by speeding up digitalisation in member states. The Commission said…

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EU lawmakers vote for tougher crackdown on energy market abuse

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A committee of European lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of a tougher crackdown on manipulation in gas and electricity markets which would give an…

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Ursula von der Leyen remains silent on her second term as Commission president

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen refused to say if she will put herself forward for a second five-year term in the Berlaymont. “Nice try,” the German conservative told…

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Spain confident EU will agree new fiscal rules by year-end

BRUSSELS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Spain, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, is confident that the 27-nation bloc will reach a deal on new fiscal and debt…

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EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers will push for far greater recycling of waste in a new EU law to ensure the bloc has raw…

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Spain proposes amendments to EU power market overhaul

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Spain, which holds the presidency of the European Union until December, has proposed several amendments to help pass a key piece of…

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Refugee asylum requests to the EU surge in 2023

Requests for asylum in the European Union shot up in the first half of 2023, according to an official annual report. The EU agency for asylum (EUAA) detailed how asylum…

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EU’s Reynders says will take over commission’s competition portfolio

PARIS (Reuters) - EU justice chief Didier Reynders said he had been assigned the European Commission's competition portfolio following outgoing Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager's announcement that she is officially a…

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Euro zone August downturn deeper than was thought -PMIs

The decline in euro zone business activity accelerated faster than initially thought last month as the bloc's dominant services industry fell into contraction, according to a survey which suggests the bloc…

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ECB chief economist says easing inflation welcome but must continue -report

European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane expressed cautious optimism that inflation was slowing in an interview with an Irish business publication, but said a lot more data was needed…

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Mercedes-Benz: Europe likely won’t be ready for all-electric sales by 2030

Mercedes-Benz does not expect its sales in Europe to be all-electric by 2030 but will have its line-up ready, Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said in an interview at the Munich car…

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EU’s Gentiloni confident over budget rule deal by year-end deadline

CERNOBBIO, Italy, (Reuters) - European Union Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said he was confident an agreement over re-implementing EU budget rules would be reached by year-end, ruling out an…

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Fossil fuels’ share in EU power mix at lowest level since records began -report

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Fossil fuels produced just 33% of the EU's power in the first half of this year, the lowest share on record based…

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EU to seek COP28 deal on phasing out fossil fuels -draft document

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - European Union countries are preparing to push for a global deal on phasing out fossil fuels at the United Nations COP28 climate…

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EU authorises use of adapted Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine for COVID-19 variant

BRUSSELS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The European Commission has authorised an updated COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and its German partner BioNtech to be used in EU countries' vaccination campaigns this…

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Tunisia yet to receive EU funds to stem migration

Tunisia hasn’t received EU funding yet to stop migrants coming to Europe, the chief negotiator of the controversial deal between Brussels and Tunis told EU lawmakers. It’s too soon to…

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EU watchdog monitors surge of cash going into biodiversity funds

By Huw Jones Aug 31 (Reuters) - The surge in money going into biodiversity funds is the "next frontier" of environment, social and governance (ESG) investing and warrants increased monitoring…

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EU’s Borrell: No plan to evacuate EU citizens from Gabon for now

TOLEDO, Spain, Aug 31 (Reuters) - European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters on Thursday there was no plan to evacuate EU citizens from Gabon for now. He…

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Australia, EU to resume talks on free trade deal on Thursday

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Australia and the European Union will resume free trade talks on Thursday with a teleconference between Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell and…

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Italy offers digital euro expert Cipollone for ECB post

By Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) - Piero Cipollone, Italy's choice for the European Central Bank's executive board, has a reputation for discreetly helping Rome's eurosceptic government rub along with EU…

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