Tag: European Union
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Rubio visits Portugal, praising a ‘great ally’ and looking to build deeper ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Portugal on the last leg of a three-nation tour of NATO allies. Rubio arrived in Lisbon on Thursday ... -
EU chief wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture ... -
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
A painful fuel crunch and soaring oil and gas prices triggered by the Iran war have nudged the European Union to look hard into funding alternative ... -
EU diplomats face Hungary’s threat to derail sanctions on Russia
European Union diplomats scrambled yesterday to overcome Hungary’s veto threats as they seek to finalize new sanctions on Russia and a massive new loan for Ukraine. ... -
EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump
Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic ... -
European Union citizens want more unified and bold leadership, survey suggests
Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership of the 27-nation bloc as it faces military threats, economic pressures and climate instability, ... -
Hanoi and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade
Vietnam and the European Union yesterday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade during disruptions to global finance ... -
UK to rejoin European Union’s Erasmus student exchange program
The United Kingdom will rejoin the Erasmus scheme for students from 2027, six years after ending its participation as part of Brexit, BBC reported yesterday. Students ... -
Breset: The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, five years after Brexit
Britain’s government said today (Monday) it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks, as the ... -
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament
Belgian federal prosecutors said today (Thursday) they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local ... -
UE leaders meet for emergency summit on defense and Ukraine
Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks in a ... -
‘There is no time to waste’ to boost competitiveness, close gap with US and China: leaders
European Union leaders yesterday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears ... -
The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It’s irked some other nations
The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a ... -
France remains ‘le grand fromage’, and Camembert remains in a wooden box
The European Union has long known that the way to France’s heart is through its stomach. So, don’t touch the Camembert — never, ever. Yesterday [Macau ... -
EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn’t reduced
The European Union’s top foreign policy official warned Friday that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the region’s trade deficit with China is ...
