18:30
Defence pact

UK nears EU defence pact amid U.S. trade talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is nearing a defence deal with the EU to reset post-Brexit ties, even as his government courts a U.S. trade deal. Talks will culminate at a May summit, aiming to boost cooperation in defence, energy, and youth mobility.

14:22
Trump tariffs

Xi calls for EU-China alliance to tackle US tariffs

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged EU unity against tariff "bullying" during Spanish PM Sanchez’s visit, calling for deeper China-EU ties to defend globalization and economic stability amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.

10:32

EU and UAE agree to launch free trade talks

EU President Ursula von der Leyen and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement. Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will soon visit the UAE to take the talks forward.

22:10

EU and UAE agree to begin free trade talks

As the world adjusts to the trade shockwaves triggered by U.S. tariffs, Brussels and Abu Dhabi are forging a new path. On Thursday, the European Union and the United Arab Emirates confirmed they will launch formal negotiations on a free trade agreement.

19:39
Ukraine

Europeans discuss Ukraine peace force but big questions unanswered

At a NATO "Coalition of the Willing" defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels on April 10, the possibility of creating an external security force to ensure Ukraine’s safety in a potential ceasefire with Russia was discussed, alongside concerns about U.S. commitment to NATO.

15:47
EU Response

EU demands responsible action from China amid tariff threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged China to negotiate a resolution to the escalating trade tensions caused by U.S. tariffs. In a call with Premier Li Qiang, she highlighted the importance of fair trade, as both sides discuss potential risks and counter-tariffs.

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