EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war The European Commission also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers’ in the Israeli government and violent settlers. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025
EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza The European Union has announced its toughest plan yet to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
France proposes ceiling on value of UK components in €150bn EU defence fund Negotiations soon to begin on UK’s entry to Safe scheme, which it hopes will secure bigger role for its defence firms The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025
Get behind EU plan to sanction Israeli trade, Kallas urges member states EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is urging EU member states to support proposals to suspend the trade part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The European Commission has published an option paper for the EU to reimpose duties on EU-Israel trade in response to Israel’s assault on Gaza. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground? The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
European Commission will slap duties on Israeli goods, Kallas tells Euronews The European Commission is proposing to reimpose duties on Israeli goods in response to the war in Gaza and ongoing violations in the West Bank, Euronews can exclusively reveal. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
Why the European Union won't hit China with the 100% tariffs that Trump wants Donald Trump's request for 100% tariffs on China is unlikely to gather the necessary support among European Union countries. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
EU Commission sued for secrecy over ditched food label plan Two transparency groups are taking the European Commission to court for refusing to release documents on a shelved plan for an EU-wide nutrition label. Euronews · Sep 16, 2025
Stop Killing Games' EU hearing is seemingly "all but guaranteed" as verification shows "around 97% of signatures being valid": "It looks like my worrying in July was for nothing" The EU petition will soon enter "the legislative phase — where the Commission and Parliament must decide how to respond" GamesRadar · Sep 15, 2025
The Guardian view on the future of the EU: in search of a braver, bolder vision for a new era Editorial: The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is right about the challenges Brussels faces. Far more ambition is required if they are to be met The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
Europe’s cruel summer: Ursula von der Leyen faces an EU under pressure European Commission president addresses a parliament reeling from Trump trade deal and escalations in Ukraine and Gaza The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
Microsoft fianlly ends EU worries over Teams competition with new pricing shakeup for 365 suites The European Union has finally agreed on the final, legally binding terms to settle a years-long Teams case. TechRadar · Sep 12, 2025
European car industry's top five concerns going into crunch talks with von der Leyen Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry." Euronews · Sep 12, 2025
Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules. Euronews · Sep 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Court rules Europe can call nuclear and natural gas sustainable investments for its green transition A European Union court has ruled that nuclear energy and natural gas can be considered environmentally sustainable investments
Windows Central · Sep 11, 2025 Microsoft dodges EU antitrust fine — unbundles Teams from Office 365 Microsoft will unbundle Teams from Office 365 after an European Commission antitrust probe, aiming to boost competition and give users more choice.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Former EU diplomats urge bloc to suspend cooperation agreement with Israel More than 300 signatories call for a ‘far more’ decisive response to the war in Gaza and recognition of Palestine
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 The Left launches no-confidence motion against European Commission The group has collected enough signatures, with the help of some Greens and non-attached MEPs. Von der Leyen now faces two confidence votes in October.
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 Fact check: Is the EU about to start scanning your text messages? Viral posts are fuelling panic that the EU will soon scan text messages. But the concerns are premature with the proposal still being debated and the measures likely to change before anything is enforced.
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 Germany's automotive industry in crisis: Politics are to blame, says trade economist At the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, a trade expert spoke to Euronews about the challenges facing Germany's automotive sector and says political decisions are to blame.
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 Should NATO’s eastern bloc expect more drone attacks as Russia and Belarus start Zapad-2025? On Friday, Russia and Belarus are set to begin their joint military exercises. Poland announced earlier this week that it will shut down its border with Belarus during the Zapad-2025 drills, calling them “very aggressive”. Then, Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025 Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment' EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sketched a harder-edged Europe in her state of the union address on Wednesday, setting out plans to fortify the bloc's eastern flank, keep Ukraine funded and reframe ties with Israel.
Euronews · Sep 10, 2025 Ursula von der Leyen reaches out to the centre and the left in her State of the EU address During her State of the EU address on Wednesday, the President of the European Commission made pledges to the various political groups that make up her majority in the European Parliament in an attempt to convince them.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Von der Leyen proposes bolder EU sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over its military actions in Gaza
Euronews · Sep 10, 2025 Patriots for Europe submit no-confidence motion against the European Commission The Eurosceptic group has collected enough signatures to kick off a motion of censure. Von der Leyen will face Parliament’s verdict in October.