Merz and Macron vowed to restart the Franco-German engine. It’s already sputtering. – POLITICO
Paris thinks the same. “The Franco-German reflex has been rediscovered,” an Elysée official said. But despite the good…
US and EU firms strike major gas deal as trade talks hit crunch time – POLITICO
President Trump has consistently cited LNG as an opportunity to avoid a worsening trade war with Washington. “I…
Britain’s trade chief to press White House on Trump tariffs in Washington trip – POLITICO
Britain’s ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, warned last weekend that he expects America’s 10 percent tariff on…
Current account deficit shrinks by $5.68b in 11 months of FY25
According to Bangladesh Bank data, the current account deficit stood at $432 million during July-May of FY25, down…
Slovakia’s Fico eyes deal Tuesday on EU’s Russian gas ban and sanctions package – POLITICO
Slovakia could back a new EU sanctions package against Russia on Tuesday, Prime Minister Robert Fico said, as…
Eight arrested in Spain in 68-million-euro sales tax fraud involving liquor imports
Friday, 11 July 2025, 13:40 The Spanish delegation of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the arrest…
EU weighs suspending Israel ties over Gaza crisis – POLITICO
However, the review finds, “the suspension of the trade chapter” of the agreement “would withdraw the trade preferences…
European Parliament to explore accelerated Russian gas ban for 2026 – POLITICO
Amid ongoing fears the bill could trigger an avalanche of lawsuits from Russian energy firms, Niinistö also said…
China spares major EU cognac-makers in trade war – POLITICO
The announcement adds to headaches already piling up in the lead-up to a summit in China on July…
EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff – POLITICO
Despite the intensive talks, a landing zone for an agreement remains potentially difficult for von der Leyen, with…