The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Burnham must learn from Starmer’s mistakes: Labour was elected to transform the economy, not just stabilise it

Devolution, tax, the EU and immigration: these are all opportunities for growth if Burnham abandons the excessive caution of the past few years, says economist Jonathan Portes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Europe's energy use for cooling doubled in six years: Which countries use the most?

The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.

Euronews · Jul 16

Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle

Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows.

Euronews · Jul 16

India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologies

The European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security at the third meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technologies, clean energy and resilient supply chains.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Outgoing Starmer to visit Ukraine for final talks with Zelensky as PM

The outgoing Labour leader is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring

In this week’s episode of The Ring, EU lawmakers Markus Ferber and Pasquale Tridico clash over whether common debt is the answer to Europe's stagnant economy and weakened competitiveness.

Euronews · Jul 15

EU and Ukraine seal drone deal to pair industry with battlefield expertise

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a drone deal with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15

India-EU TTC meet: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says work program on FDI screening concluded

India and the European Union concluded a work program on FDI screening. Both sides exchanged best practices to further accelerate investment flows between them. The Trade and Technology Council meeting helped move discussions towards tangible delivery and outcomes. They are committed to de-risking dependencies and strengthening economic ties.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker

Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world's largest electric carmaker, China's BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he'll be filling an "international executive position".

Euronews · Jul 15

Confused about your building’s energy performance? Here’s how to understand Europe’s new labels

Imagine an apartment that could be teleported across Europe. In Spain, its energy certificate might read D. In Germany, the same apartment could earn a C on a scale that runs to H. In Brussels, it might land on B, one of more than 15 subclasses. In the Netherlands, where…

The Conversation · Jul 15