04:11
EU chief, Trump hold talks as tariff threat looms
The EU chief says she is ready to strike a deal with Washington after U.S. President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
12:14
World News
EU responds to Trump’s 50% tariff threat, calls for respectful trade talks
The European Union has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods by calling for respectful trade negotiations and emphasizing the need to avoid escalating tensions.
12:55
EU Council to hold hearings on suspending Hungary’s voting rights
The European Union Council will hold hearings on May 27 regarding the possible suspension of Hungary’s voting rights within the Union. The information was published on the Council’s official website.
10:10
Trump pressures EU to cut tariffs or face new duties, FT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing the European Union to unilaterally reduce tariffs on American goods or face the reimposition of steep duties, according to a report by the Financial Times on Friday.
20:00
Shein says prices in France may rise due to EU fee
Shein says French consumers may face higher prices if the EU imposes handling fees and France enacts new penalties on fast fashion. The platform criticizes the lack of dialogue with authorities as pressure mounts on budget e-commerce models.
11:13
The European Union
EU launches €150 billion defense industry loan plan, names Ukraine as strategic partner
The European Union has approved a landmark €150 billion (nearly $170 billion) Defense Industrial Readiness Loan Instrument, known as SAFE, aimed at bolstering the bloc’s defense sector in the face of rising geopolitical threats.
02:40
Syria, EU discuss joint recovery plans in post-sanctions phone call
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani held a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday to discuss next steps following the European Union’s recent decision to lift all economic sanctions on Syria.
20:12
Britain’s superposition: in Europe, but not quite
In the year the UN marks 100 years of quantum mechanics, Britain mirrors its paradox: neither fully in nor out of the EU. Trade, travel, and defence bind it to the bloc, despite Brexit. As Starmer seeks closer ties, the UK faces endless negotiations between sovereignty and economic need.
18:37
World News
EU approves €150 billion defence fund amid security concerns
European Union ambassadors have agreed on a major new defence initiative- an arms fund worth €150 billion to strengthen Europe’s military capabilities.
17:30
E-commerce
EU plans €2 fee on low-value e-commerce parcels
The European Union aims to introduce a €2 handling fee on low-value online shopping packages entering the bloc, targeting billions of cheap goods from platforms like Shein and Temu. The move seeks to cover the high costs of customs compliance and safety checks.
16:07
World News
Ukraine pushes EU for stronger, independent sanctions on Russia
Ukraine will urge the EU next week to take stronger independent steps to isolate Moscow, including seizing Russian assets and imposing sanctions on some buyers of Russian oil, amid uncertainty over Washington’s support.
22:58
Despite sanctions relief, EU keeps measures on former Assad regime in Syria
The European Union has decided to lift economic sanctions on Syria while maintaining targeted measures against figures from the former Assad regime.
22:30
EU will review trade deal with Israel, Kallas says
The European Union will review its trade agreement with Israel, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday, citing the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and growing international concern over Israel’s renewed military offensive.
20:30
World News
EU plans €2 fee on billions of small packages
The EU plans to charge a new €2 fee on billions of small packages, mostly from China, challenging online retailers like Temu and Shein.
20:30
Ukraine-Russia
EU and UK impose new sanctions on Russia amid ceasefire deadlock
The EU and UK unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow oil fleet and financial networks, acting independently of the US after talks failed to yield a Ukraine ceasefire.
15:58
World News
EU prepares more sanctions on Russia amid peace hopes
EU pushes ahead with its 17th sanctions package against Russia, while preparing even stronger measures. Ukraine-Russia talks may begin soon, following a call between Putin and Trump.
13:10
World News
Kallas expresses hope for EU ministers' decision on Syria sanctions
The EU is debating lifting economic sanctions on Syria to support the nation's recovery while maintaining measures targeting the Assad regime.
18:39
UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations
The UK and the European Union have reached their most significant post-Brexit agreement yet, resetting trade and defence ties amid rising global instability and U.S. President Donald Trump’s disruption of the global order.
16:02
Social media
France, Spain and Greece urge EU to curb child access to social media
EU countries are calling for a bloc-wide age verification system for social media, aiming to shield minors from harmful and addictive online content.
14:08
12-year fishing deal
UK and EU reach landmark 12-year fishing deal at London summit
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to a 12-year deal granting EU fishing vessels access to UK waters, in exchange for reduced border checks on British food exports to the EU, as leaders gathered in London for a major summit aimed at "resetting" post-Brexit relations.
13:35
post-Brexit summit
UK seeks closer EU ties in first official post-Brexit summit
The United Kingdom and the European Union are holding their first official summit since Brexit on Monday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior EU officials in London.
21:00
Talks in U.S.
U.S. vice president meets EU Commission chief, hopes to move forward trade talks
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday to launch long-term EU–U.S. trade talks, with both sides having already exchanged negotiating papers to tackle their tariff differences.
14:32
World News
UK seeks EU reset deal to boost trade and security
On Monday, Britain seeks to strengthen ties with the EU through a deal focusing on defence, trade, and travel, marking a key post-Brexit milestone.
13:02
World News
Albanese signals low hopes for EU trade agreement
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed the likelihood of significant progress on a free trade agreement with the European Union during his meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome.
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