Europe’s secret ‘big bazooka’ could be a key retaliatory tool against Trump’s new tariffs The Anti-Coercion Instrument is a secret weapon the EU has never used before. Fortune · Apr 3, 2025
Macron calls Trump’s tariffs ‘brutal and unfounded’ and warns France could suspend US investments – as it happened President says ‘nothing can be ruled out’ in response to US measures The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
EU ‘light’ wine moniker raises concerns over misleading labelling A loophole in the EU’s proposed rebranding rules for no- and low-alcohol wine products could make these beverages appear more appealing than intended, sparking concerns about public health risks. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Union calls on Commission to reassess EU public contracts amid trade war European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hinted at a “strong plan to retaliate” to US tariffs. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Industry Commissioner After the European Commission abruptly withdrew its proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), several MEPs demand explanations. A discussion with Industry Commissioner Séjourné is planned for the end of April. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
The European Commission wants a backdoor for end-to-end encryptions for law enforcement A new security strategy has been revealed by the EU Commission, with E2EE backdoors at its heart. TechRadar · Apr 2, 2025
Everything we know so far about the 'Coalition of the Willing' for Ukraine The coalition's central element is a reassurance force that will be made up of Western soldiers and eventually aim to be deployed on Ukrainian soil. Euronews · Apr 2, 2025
EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel Ten years after the Dieselgate scandal over cheating in exhaust emissions tests, European carmakers are in the frame again, this time for market skulduggery in the form of a clandestine agreement not to compete on grounds of environmental friendliness on the basis of their support for recycling. Euronews · Apr 1, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg asks for favor from Trump to help protect Meta as company embracing president’s demands Meta is expecting the European Commission to slap it with fines and a potential cease-and-desist for violating it’s digital laws The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
EU to enforce social media laws despite US pressure, Commission VP Henna Virkkunen says Legislation will ensure a fair, democratic and safe digital environment, European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen told Euronews. Euronews · Apr 1, 2025
MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups. Euronews · Apr 1, 2025
EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says Ursula von der Leyen says ‘all instruments are on the table’ as bloc weighs response to US tariffs. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025
Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes. Euronews · Mar 31, 2025
Euronews · Mar 31, 2025 EU budget negotiators urged to include green energy in increased security spending With the European Commission due to propose the EU's next seven-year, trillion-euro budget in the summer, security analysts are calling for a focus on green energy alongside increased military spending.
PC Gamer · Mar 30, 2025 European Commission orders Apple to finally open the gates of its walled garden and level the playing field for third-party developers The Apple Watch and AirPods may finally have some competition from third-party accessories.
Euronews · Mar 28, 2025 Review of EU regional funding still on hold amid defence rerouting concerns The European Commission said more time is needed to present the review of its regional funding programme, which accounts for one-third of the EU budget.
Euronews · Mar 28, 2025 EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug citing potentially fatal side effects The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.
Euronews · Mar 28, 2025 Governments losing patience with European Commission over delayed 2040 climate target proposal With some clear exceptions, there appears to be broad support among European governments to open negotiations on a 2040 emissions reduction target as soon as possible – but enthusiasm for the 90% cut favoured by the European Commission was less in evidence at an EU Council summit on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Why is the European Union telling citizens to stockpile food? Residents of the EU should have emergency supplies in case of crisis
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 How can the EU guarantee access to affordable housing across the bloc? The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, has called for more investment and 'less red tape.'
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the reciprocal tariffs expected next week, as trade tensions between Brussels and Washington escalate.
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills – but it is also waking up to the need to prepare for attacks by hostile powers.
Euronews · Mar 27, 2025 EU rebuffs Russia's demand for sanctions relief and asks for 'unconditional withdrawal' of troops The "unconditional withdrawal" of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin's demand.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Who is in Starmer’s Coalition of the Willing? European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine-Russia war Emmanuel Macron is hosting European leaders in Paris in the latest show of support for Ukraine in the war against Russia