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EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget

Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.

Euronews · Jun 18

Albania's PM Edi Rama: Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment?

In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations.

Euronews · Jun 17

Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?

Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders are meeting to discuss the growing trade conflict. Beijing wants dialogue but warns of retaliation. The risk of a trade war is real, though both sides have reasons to…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget

EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026.

Euronews · Jun 16

Anthropic shutdown ignites calls for sovereign AI across Europe

Washington’s decision to cut off access to Anthropic’s newest frontier AI has forced Europe into a reckoning.

Fortune · Jun 16

Trump looks awkward in bizarre aerial photo of grinning G7 world leaders

The drone-style shot was shared by the French hosts of the event with a cheery caption, despite the heavyweight issues under discussion at the summit

The Independent UK · Jun 16

UK-EU summit date set as Starmer seeks to put ‘Britain at heart of Europe’

Leaders from the UK and the European Union will meet in Brussels on July 22.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Starmer says he and Trump ‘get on really well’ as they meet at G7

The Prime Minister told reporters he had a ‘very honest and frank conversation’ with the US president and other G7 leaders at dinner on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

EU clears significant hurdle in negotiations for a groundbreaking US tariff deal, paving the way for future trade

The European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. Another "safety net" measure gives the European Commission, in charge of EU trade policy, the power to suspend the…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants?

A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading.

Euronews · Jun 16