The Latest Breaking News from European Commission

First Thing: Donald Trump announces new 25% tariff on cars from overseas

Key trading partners, including Canada, condemn move. Plus, European Commission advises people to stockpile enough essentials for 72 hours

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Trump warns EU and Canada not to team up to resist tariffs—they must take the beating or worse will follow

President Trump threatened “large-scale tariffs” on Canada and the EU if they worked together to damage the interests of America.

Fortune · Mar 27, 2025

EU advises citizens to stockpile food and have 72-hour emergency kit ready amid war fears

The EU is asking citizens to prepare a 72-hour stockpile of essentials like food and water amid potential crisis threats, including natural disasters and conflicts

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Russia's demand for sanctions relief thrusts the EU into the talks, with tough choices

As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action

In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

How Ukraine and EU rearmament are dividing the Italian government

The coalition’s junior partners, The League and Forza Italia, take opposing positions on the war in Ukraine and the European Commission’s plan to build up Europe's security. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a political tightrope

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Kubilius: EU needs at least €70 billion to strengthen military mobility

The bloc's infrastructure is not yet ready for the rapid mobility of military troops and equipment across the continent. An initial €70 billion is needed to urgently make it fit for purpose, the EU's Defence Commissioner told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Welfare in numbers: The facts behind Britain’s soaring benefits bill

As Labour attempts to tighten Britain’s burgeoning welfare belt, Alicja Hagopian and David Maddox investigate the true cost of the welfare state

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it

The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and Ukraine.

Euronews · Mar 24, 2025

Marco Buti: Europe’s defense spending is a move towards ‘strategic autonomy’ from the U.S.

Also: Tariffs could have “flexibility," Trump continues to undermine judges.

Fortune · Mar 24, 2025