The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Stocks and pound rise as US rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index closed up 85.91 points, 0.8% at 10,403.60 and the FTSE 250 was up 158.43 points, 0.7%, at 22,180.90.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

European Parliament moves to revive the EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock

MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.

Euronews · Mar 17

Ukraine 'informally' opens all six clusters in EU membership bid but veto remains

Brussels and Kyiv are trying to keep the process afloat by at least extending the technical talks while the Hungarian veto on Kyiv's membership remains in place.

Euronews · Mar 17

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.

Euronews · Mar 17

EU healthcare model 'cannot be taken for granted' Commissioner Várhelyi tells Euronews Health Summit

Simplification is key to boosting Europe’s healthcare competitiveness, fostering innovation, and reaching patients across the region, according to European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.

Euronews · Mar 17

Taiga Is Back With New All-Electric Snowmobiles

The all-electric powersports company Taiga was recently resurrected, and it's already back building new electric snowmobiles and even expanding its lineup.

RideApart · Mar 17

Ukraine accepts EU inspection to Druzhba hoping to lift Hungarian veto on €90bn loan

Brussels says Ukraine has accepted an external inspection on the controversial pipeline, even days after President Zelenskyy called it "blackmail". The shift could offer an off-ramp for Hungary to lift its veto.

Euronews · Mar 17

In the midst of crisis, what should the PM do next? Be a statesman abroad and courageous at home

Starmer’s popular stance on Iran feels like a possible turning point – and could pave the way for a renewed unity within the Labour party, says former No 10 adviser John McTernan

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Donald Trump Warns Europe 'We Will Remember' After Iran War Snub as Ex-President Claim Sparks Doubt

European leaders reject Donald Trump's call to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, citing lack of consultation and unclear strategy as tensions rise with Iran.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

'NATO is not obliged to help Trump in Iran,' Finnish FM Valtonen tells Euronews

European NATO allies are rejecting demands by US President Trump to shield the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian disruption. Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says while it's not NATO's responsibility to help the US, Europe has "very strong" cards if does decide to send a mission to the region.

Euronews · Mar 17