The Latest Breaking News from the European Union

UK set to open talks with EU to join €90bn loan scheme to support Ukraine

The United Kingdom is preparing to open negotiations with the European Union to join its €90 billion (£78 billion) loan programme aimed at supporting Ukraine, marking a significant step in strengthening post-Brexit ties with the bloc.

The Times of India · May 4

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made exports look set to pay that highest rate, while some other countries – including the UK, Japan and the European Union – have negotiated lower rates.

The Conversation · Apr 8

Trump allows sanctioned Russian oil tanker to enter Cuba despite US blockade

The vessel is sanctioned by the United States, the European Union and the UK following the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 30

China Has A Plan To Avoid European Tariffs: Team Up With Ford

Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring an industrial partnership focused on one of Ford’s major manufacturing sites in Europe. According to Automotive News Europe, the two automakers are in advanced discussions over a potential agreement that would allow the Chinese group to build vehicles in the European Union using Ford’s…

Motor1 · Feb 4

EU's foreign policy chief says a Europe-wide army could be 'extremely dangerous'

The European Union’s top diplomat has rejected calls for a Europe-wide army

The Independent UK · Feb 2

EU looks to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list

Iran on Thursday vowed a "crushing response" to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 29

Pressure grows on the EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's Greenland tariff threat

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

Euronews · Jan 18

China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products

China has announced provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

EU unveils new biotech plan to boost its global competitiveness and close gap with China, US

The new EU Biotech Plan wants to keep research, clinical development, and manufacturing within the European Union.

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU

China says it will begin imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on imports of pork products from the European Union, after a review that could have resulted in tariffs of up to 62.4%

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025