European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a bold €2 trillion (about $2.3 trillion) EU budget proposal that includes new taxes on large corporations, tobacco, and electronic waste—setting the stage for intense political battles over the bloc’s financial and strategic priorities.
China announced it is normalizing relations with the European Parliament, lifting previous restrictions on mutual exchanges as both sides aim to strengthen economic and political ties.
The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday stepped up criticism of the European Union's sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Patriot missile systems for Ukraine are already being shipped from Germany under a NATO deal, with full reimbursement to the U.S. from European allies.
The European Union on Tuesday imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and entities in Iran and Russia for human rights violations and hybrid threats, while also listing actors in Moldova and Haiti for destabilising activities.
The European Council announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on five additional individuals over human rights violations in Russia.
European and Chinese officials have held talks in Beijing focused on strengthening climate commitments, as both sides prepare revised targets ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil later this year.
The European Commission has pledged to address Slovakia’s concerns over the planned phase-out of Russian gas by 2028, aiming to secure support for its latest sanctions package against Moscow.
European Union countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
The European Union (EU) is preparing to impose additional retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States amid an ongoing customs dispute. The measures, covering products worth €72 billion, are set to take effect if talks with Washington fail to yield a resolution.
The European Union has praised Armenia’s recent steps towards fostering stability in the South Caucasus, particularly its efforts to normalise relations with Türkiye and reach an historic peace agreement with Azerbaijan.
The High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Foreign Ministers of European countries have released a joint statement on recent developments in Georgia, expressing deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the South Caucasian country. The ruling Georgian Dream party issued a sharp condemnation of the joint statement.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that the EU will extend its pause on retaliatory measures against U.S. tariffs until early August, in an effort to reach a negotiated trade agreement with the United States.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that a political agreement has been reached to move forward with the EU-Indonesia free trade deal.
President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, following failed trade negotiations with both major U.S. partners.
European shares dropped on Friday after President Donald Trump intensified tariff threats against the EU, casting doubt on trade talks and dampening investor confidence.
EBRD stated that Ukraine urgently needs new generation capacity after Russian attacks severely damaged its power sector, creating a significant shortfall in electricity generation. In response, the bank announced the launch of the Ukraine Renewable Energy Risk Mitigation Mechanism.
Germany and the UK will sign a new 'friendship treaty' next week to deepen cooperation on foreign policy, security, and economic ties amid global challenges.
France and Britain have announced a new level of cooperation on their nuclear deterrents, signalling a united European response to growing regional threats and uncertainty over continued U.S. defence support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the European Union to break the deadlock caused by Hungary’s veto and move forward with Ukraine’s accession talks, stressing that European integration remains Kyiv’s top priority.
European Union member states have asked the European Commission to keep secret their national strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas by the end of 2027.
The European Commission announced €2.3 billion in financial support to help Ukraine rebuild despite ongoing Russian attacks.
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