EU

3 weeks ago

Will the EU Dare to Pull Its Nuclear Option Against Russia’s Allies?

As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on into its fourth year, pressure is mounting on the European Union (EU) to move beyond sanctions and rhetoric toward more decisive measures. Among the most debated but

Europe·World News

2 months ago

Trump’s Variable Tariff Plan Targets Global Trade, Offers EU Reduced Rates for Market Access

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump outlined a variable tariff framework targeting multiple countries, with imposed tariffs expected to range from 15% to as high as 50%. The announcement underscores

Europe·World News

2 months ago

Trade Issues Take Center Stage at Slimmed-Down EU-China Summit in Beijing

The European Union and China are set to meet in Beijing this week for a scaled-back summit, with trade tensions and economic cooperation high on the agenda. The summit comes amid growing

EU Allows 15 Member States to Breach Deficit Rules for Defense

In a significant policy shift, the European Commission has granted 15 EU member states the flexibility to exceed the bloc’s deficit limits—but only for the purpose of boosting defense spending amid growing security concerns in Europe. The decision comes

2 months ago

Economy·Europe

New Antibiotic Approved to Combat Superbugs

In a significant move to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the European Commission has granted authorization for a groundbreaking antibiotic developed by Pfizer, known as Emblaveo. The approval, announced

1 year ago

Business·Markets

Privacy watchdogs within the EU have weighed in on the implementation of “consent or pay” models by online platforms

Privacy watchdogs within the EU have weighed in on the implementation of “consent or pay” models by online platforms, stressing the need for genuine user choice. This opinion, issued by the European

1 year ago

Digital

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European Union is intensifying efforts to secure critical raw materials essential for the energy transition

In the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions and a growing awareness of the vulnerabilities in global supply chains, the European Union (EU) is intensifying efforts to secure critical raw materials essential for

1 year ago

Europe