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Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

The European Commission President said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

EU will retaliate if China misses October trade deadline, von der Leyen says

"We are basically prepared for everything, and we have all the instruments on the table," Ursula von der Leyen said, hinting at retaliation against China. The EU has imposed an October deadline to secure tangible results.

Euronews · Jul 3

EU blacklists six people involved in Navalny assassination

Six Russian scientists linked to Alexei Navalny's epibatidine poisoning now face asset freezes and EU-wide travel bans.

Euronews · Jul 3

October deadline for China talks 'not realistic at all', chief trade MEP says

Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, told Euronews the EU should be pushing China hard on unfair industrial subsidies and other pressing issues.

Euronews · Jul 3

US Democrats urge Brussels to stick to methane rules

US lawmakers have presented a united front in defence of predictable market rules, arguing that any rollback of methane regulations would send a damaging signal to global investors who have already invested in CO2 emissions monitoring technologies.

Euronews · Jul 3

Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could ‘significantly deter demand’ for Europe

The World Travel and Tourism Council has called for a better border system

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Retired but still working: Where in Europe is financial necessity the biggest reason?

Around 13% of pensioners in the EU continue working. Financial necessity is a significant reason, but experts point to other factors too, such as changing norms, changing demography and enduring labour shortages.

Euronews · Jul 3

EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government support

Indian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and technical resources. Experts urge government intervention, technology transfer, and the development of alternative export markets to protect these smaller businesses. The current carbon accounting framework is seen as inequitable,…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

De Croo: Defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin'

Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the European Union's long-term budget should balance defence and aid funding as they are both crucial for European security.

Euronews · Jul 3

Podcast | US Independence party in Brussels: Controversial celebration or diplomatic success?

A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter, alongside talks to end the war in Iran have sparked reflection on EU–US relations.

Euronews · Jul 3