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Von der Leyen vows to use all cards to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Brussels has a "strong plan to retaliate" against Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen has said while calling for a "negotiated solution".

Euronews

Who is in Starmer’s Coalition of the Willing? European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine-Russia war

Emmanuel Macron is hosting European leaders in Paris in the latest show of support for Ukraine in the war against Russia

The Independent UK

Trump warns EU and Canada not to team up to resist tariffs—they must take the beating or worse will follow

President Trump threatened “large-scale tariffs” on Canada and the EU if they worked together to damage the interests of America.

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Environment crunch meeting, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment correspondent Robert Hodgson.

Euronews

Brussels seeks to create single market for European defence

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to create a genuine single market for European defence products and services. How feasible is this idea and what would be the benefits for companies in the sector?

Euronews

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor seen as key Erdoğan rival

Authorities closed off roads and implemented a four-day demonstration ban in an effort to prevent protests following Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest.

Euronews

Rocked By Trump, EU Seeks To Kickstart Defence Push

The EU on Wednesday will look to fire the starting pistol on plans to help member states bolster their defences, as Europe grapples with an aggressive Russia and the potential loss of US security protections.

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European Commission to propose EU-wide mechanism to pool member states' defence orders

Ursula von der Leyen already unveiled a ReArm Europe proposal earlier this month she said could see up to €800 billion poured into the defence sector over the next four years.

Euronews

Will fewer corporate reporting obligations jeopardise the EU Green Deal?

Cutting down on red tape to help boost companies’ competitiveness is the aim of a European Commission proposal to simplify corporate reporting obligations. But critics of the so-called Omnibus package claim the proposal is a step back for human rights and the environment.

Euronews

International donors pledge €5.8bn to help new leaders rebuild Syria

International donors gathered in Brussels on Monday pledged almost €6 billion ($6.5 billion) in aid for Syria, hoping to help new leaders rebuild the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad in December.

Radio France Internationale

EU Vows 2.5 Bn Euros To Help Syrians After Assad Ouster

The EU led the way on pledging aid for Syria on Monday at a donor drive in Brussels -- but the call for funding to help the war-torn country after Bashar al-Assad's ouster risked falling short of last year as US support dries up.

International Business Times

EU, others pledge more than $6bn to Syria in post-al-Assad donor drive

Western powers and regional neighbours attend conference in Brussels aimed at helping country rebuild after civil war.

Al Jazeera

Defence White Paper, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler.

Euronews

EU flags stronger partnership with South Africa with €4.7bn investment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's President Ramaphosa welcoming consolidated cooperation.

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International Business Times

EU Backtracks After Trump Threatens 200 Percent Booze Tariff: 'Open For Negotiations'

The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two economic superpowers, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday.

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Your New Harley Is About To Get More Expensive If You Live In Europe

[UPDATE March 13, 2025: The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) issued a call to exclude the entire motorcycle category from the trade war. ACEM Secretary General said, "Whilst we recognize the need for a balanced response to trade disputes, motorcycles should not become collateral damage in broader trade conflicts.…

Radio France Internationale

Brussels countermeasures to Trump's tariffs go into effect on 1 April

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with a series of duties on US industrial and agricultural products that will go into effect from 1 April, responding to the Trump administration increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 percent.

International Business Times

EU Hits Back Hard At Trump Tariffs To Force Dialogue

The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.

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The Guardian - UK

EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes

The Guardian - AU

Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – as it happened

Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil

Radio France Internationale

EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the continent.

The Independent UK

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan plan meant to help the continent provide for its own security

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen’s first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves

Editorial: The European Commission president has had a tumultuous beginning to her second term. Going forward, she should channel the spirit of Jacques Delors

International Business Times

Far-right Candidate Excluded From Romania Presidential Vote

Romania's electoral bureau on Sunday rejected far-right hopeful Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the re-run of last year's annulled presidential election, sparking outrage among his supporters in Bucharest.

International Business Times

EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

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