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EU Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Imposes New Restrictions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The European Union announced the removal of broad economic sanctions on Syria, marking a significant shift in the bloc’s Middle East policy, even as it simultaneously escalated punitive measures against…

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EU adopts new sanctions against Russia

The European Union on Tuesday adopted new sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, zeroing in on Moscow's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, human rights violations and hybrid threats,…

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What’s in the UK-EU reset deal?

Britain agreed the most significant reset of relations with the European Union since Brexit on Monday, with both sides hailing deals on everything from trade and migration to security and…

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EU Broadens Efforts to Shield Children from Social Media Exposure

The European Union would become a world leader in stopping kids from using social media under a new proposal gaining traction in Brussels. The proposal, which is being spearheaded by…

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EU countries agree on big defence fund

EU countries have in principle agreed on the proposals for a 150 billion euro ($168.3 billion) fund aimed at boosting Europe's defence, known as Security Action for Europe (SAFE), an…

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UPDATED: Britain agrees trade and defence reset with EU

Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump's upending of the global order forced…

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EU won’t accept UK-style tariff deal with Trump, ministers say

EU countries warned Thursday that they would reject any trade deal with President Donald Trump that mirrors the U.S. agreement with the U.K., firmly opposing a baseline 10 percent tariff…

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Switzerland Proposes Immigration Control Measures Within EU Framework

The Swiss government said it wants the right to restrict free movement of people from the European Union if factors such as net immigration, commuter numbers or welfare dependency exceed…

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Trump: The EU is ‘nastier than China’

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the European Union is worse than China, hours after Washington and Beijing agreed to slash respective punitive tariffs and de-escalate their trade war.…

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EU scientists sound alarm over escalating spring drought

The spring drought plaguing Europe since March is worsening and spreading to more countries, the European Commission's scientific service warned. A lack of rainfall and warmer than usual weather have…

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UK proposes statement of shared values with EU

Britain has proposed a broad statement of shared values with the European Union that emphasises support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, the Paris Climate Agreement and open and free trade, according…

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EU issues list of ‘safe countries’ for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia

The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which failed asylum seekers…

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China wants partnership with EU to counter US ‘abuse’,

China wants to deal with the European Union as a partner instead of a rival, its ambassador to Spain said, amid shifting geopolitics and Washington's new trade policy which he…

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Poll reveals voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU

A clear majority of UK voters want the government to concentrate on rebuilding trade ties with the EU over forging a new economic deal with the US, according to research…

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Trump tariffs: EU pauses countermeasures until July

The European Commission said it would hold off on retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth €21 billion until July 14 "to allow time and space for EU-US negotiations." The EU's pause…

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EU pledges €1.6 billion for Palestinians

The European Union has announced a three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion). "We are stepping up our support to the Palestinian people.…

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UPDATED: EU’s Kallas: EU countries committed over 23 bln euros for Ukraine so far in 2025

European countries have so far committed over 23 billion euros ($26.13 billion) for Ukraine military aid this year, a higher amount than last year, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

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EU brainstorms on how to brace for US tariffs as 90-day window opens

With higher U.S. tariffs postponed by 90 days, European Union finance ministers will brainstorm on Friday how to use that time to get a trade deal with Washington and how…

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Switzerland leans closer to Europe after Trump tariff blow

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hit Switzerland with steeper tariffs than most of Europe was a major shock to the export-oriented country, pushing it towards the European Union as…

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UPDATED: EU pauses countermeasures against US tariffs, von der Leyen says

The European Union will put on hold for 90 days its first countermeasures against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement…

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EU imposes tariffs on U.S. products amid trade tensions

The EU can apply retaliatory tariffs on nearly €21 billion of U.S. products like soybeans, motorcycles and orange juice after the bloc’s 27 countries assented to the measures on Wednesday,…

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EU Commission proposes 25% counter-tariffs on some US imports

The European Commission proposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a range of U.S. goods on Monday in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium, a document seen by…

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EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up…

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EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S. Donald Trump's universal tariffs as a major blow to the world economy and said the European Union was prepared to respond…

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What are the EU’s options in response to Trump tariffs?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the European Union had a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, although it…

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EU prepares ‘strong plan’ to hit back at Trump tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she hoped to avoid a trade war but that Brussels had a "strong plan" to respond to any tariffs imposed by…

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EU could charge fees on PayPal in U.S. tariff dispute

The European Union could charge fees on PayPal as part of a tariff dispute with the United States, a senior European lawmaker said on Friday. Bernd Lange, the head of the…

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EU preparing ‘robust’ response to Trump’s latest tariffs

After Donald Trump announced his latest set of tariffs, much of the discussion has focused on how countries respond. We're now hearing that the European Union is preparing its "calibrated"…

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UPDATED: EU Commission urges stockpiling of emergency supplies

The European Commission said on Wednesday that Europe should enhance stockpiling of critical equipment and encourage the public to maintain sufficient supplies for at least 72 hours in case of…

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Southern European countries resist EU defense spending plan

Southern European states are rebuffing a European Commission plan to turbocharge defense spending with cheap loans, fearing it would add to their already heavy debt burdens. The resistance, led by…

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EU asylum applications drop 13 percent in 2024

Almost 912,000 people applied for international protection for the first time in the EU in 2024, falling 13 percent from the previous year. It is the first decline in first-time…

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UPDATED: Europe needs to be ready to defend itself in 3-5 years: Danish PM says

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said on arrival that it was “encouraging … that Europe is stepping up” in response to “great changes” in global order, calling for the bloc…

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Italy, Spain not ready to back EU plan to boost Ukraine military aid

Italy and Spain made clear on Monday they were not ready to back a European Union proposal to pledge up to 40 billion euros ($43.67 billion) in military aid for…

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EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours

The European Union and its partners have pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) for Syria and its neighbours, said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. "The EU and its…

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Brussels Entertains—Then Shuts Down—Canada’s EU Dreams

Brussels responded positively to a recent poll indicating Canadian interest in joining the European Union—before swiftly clarifying that such a prospect is not feasible. The survey, conducted by Abacus Data…

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EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump's cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU's investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to…

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EU envoys renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities

The European Union agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said.…

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European Parliament backs von der Leyen’s ReArm plan

The European Parliament had the chance on Wednesday to express its view on the plan, but only through a non-legislative resolution, approved by 419 votes in favour, 204 against and…

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European Parliament Approves Historic €1.9 Billion Support Package for Moldova

The European Parliament has endorsed a landmark €1.9 billion support package under the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova. The financial aid, which includes €420 million in grants, is designed…

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EU to impose counter tariffs on over $28 billion of US goods

The European Union will impose counter tariffs on 26 billion euros ($28.33 billion) worth of U.S. goods from next month in response to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium, the…

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Europe faces a clear and present danger: Ursula von der Leyen

Europe faces a clear and present danger, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on arrival at a special meeting of the European Council on March 6 in Brussels…

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Europe ‘at turning point in history’, French president warns

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France's President Emmanuel Macron warned that the continent was at a "turning point of history".…

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Europe’s options for paying to bolster its defence readiness

European Union leaders will discuss on Thursday how to finance a sharp increase in defence readiness to deter any possible future attack from Russia and become less dependent for security…

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EU to provide Moldova with 60 million euros for defence in 2025

The European Union will provide Moldova with 60 million euros ($62.95 million) to spend on defence this year, the European Council's president said, to boost the capabilities of the small…

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EU pushes back hard against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments

The European Union pushed back hard against allegations by U.S. President Donald Trump that the 27-nation bloc was out to get the United States, and warned that it would vigorously…

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Brexit boost for Britain as Donald Trump targets EU with massive 25% tariffs

Britain has been handed a massive Brexit boost after Donald Trump vowed to clobber the EU with 25% import tariffs. The US president took revenge on the bloc after saying…

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High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will not meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her visit to Washington “due to scheduling issues,” according to a European Commission…

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Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU

United States President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from the European Union, claiming that the bloc was created to “screw” his country.…

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EU will ask India to cut tariffs on cars, wine to boost ties, reduce reliance on China

The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China, a senior…

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EU set to propose sweeping red tape cuts to boost business competitiveness

The European Commission is due on Wednesday to unveil plans to loosen rules on corporate sustainability reporting and supply chain transparency that businesses in Europe say impede their ability to…

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UPDATED: EU Unveils New Defense Spending Measures Amid Rising Security Concerns

The EU is unleashing efforts to boost defense spending, including a new tool aimed at key weapons programs like missiles, drone and integrated air defenses. Other measures will seek to…

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EU suspends sanctions against Syria including on energy, banking

European Union countries suspended a range of sanctions against Syria with immediate effect on Monday, including restrictions related to energy, banking, transport and reconstruction. The EU has a range of sanctions…

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EU Leaders Reaffirm Support for Ukraine on War Anniversary, Announce New Sanctions Against Russia

In a joint statement, the leaders of the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine as the war enters its third year. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, European Council President…

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EU and Israel to discuss Gaza’s future, regional politics

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday, reviving a dialogue with the European Union as the bloc considers a role…

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EU approves more sanctions against Russia

European Union envoys have approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion…

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Kremlin: Ukraine has sovereign right to join EU

The Kremlin has said that it was Ukraine’s sovereign right to decide whether it wanted to join the European Union. A spokesman also said that Moscow did not intend to…

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EU sues France over bird hunting with nets

The European Commission said on Wednesday it is taking France to the EU Court of Justice after the country ignored repeated warnings over failing to ban bird hunting with nets.It…

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