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EU 'Ready For A Deal' With US But 'All Options Remain On The Table', Says Von Der Leyen

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table.

Benzinga

Severe weather warnings issued for southern Europe ahead of Bezos wedding in Venice – as it happened

Temperatures expected to reach over 40C at the weekend as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice

The Guardian - UK

Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

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Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Euronews

MEPs seek Commission President von der Leyen's resignation with censure motion

Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.

Euronews

Europe leads global vaccine effort as US pulls back

While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list.

Euronews

EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners

Observers shocked at scale and speed of deregulation drive they say is watering down European Green Deal and laws

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Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride

"To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message.

Euronews

New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending

The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague.

Al Jazeera

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

Euronews

EU and Canada forge closer ties with new defence and trade partnership

The EU and Canada summit strengthens their strategic ties with a new Security and Defence Partnership, digital trade agreement talks and deeper cooperation on AI.

Euronews

Canada and EU sign defence pact amid strained US relations and global instability

Amid Trump’s disrespect of old allies, EU and Canada vow more support for Ukraine and joint work on climate crisis

The Guardian - US

Ursula von der Leyen's return as China hawk shuts down talk of diplomatic reset

Von der Leyen's hawkish intervention at the G7 summit has dented hopes of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China.

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EU-Aust free trade deal: a "middle finger to Trump"

Hopes of inking a speedy European Union-Australia free trade deal appear wishful, with some Brussels observers hosing down expectations.

Euronews

No, the EU is not banning CO2 in drinks

Some claim that the European Commission is doing away with carbonated drinks as part of its "Fit for 55" climate programme.

Euronews

EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran

Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week.

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China hits back at Ursula von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7 summit

The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days.

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International Business Times

Canada Needs 'Bold Ambition' To Poach Top US Researchers

Like Europe, Canada is looking to attract top US scientists who may want to evade President Donald Trump's crackdown on universities and research institutions.

AAP

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia's relationship with the EU is set to become even closer after the two began negotiations on a security and defence partnership.

International Business Times

EU Chief Says Pressure Off For Lower Russia Oil Price Cap

EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia's global oil exports.

Euronews

Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit

During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.

International Business Times

G7 Leaders Urge Trump To Ease Off Trade War

World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday tried to push US President Donald Trump to back away from his punishing trade war that poses a risk to global economic stability.

The Guardian - UK

Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them

Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris

Evening Standard

UK agrees to check-free land border for Gibraltar but EU controls for flights

The deal clears the way to finalise a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the European Union.

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