Tensions, clashes and low expectations loom over EU-China summit
ADVERTISEMENT The summit between the European Union and China, scheduled to take place on Thursday, comes at a…
War in Gaza tests Israel’s ties with traditional European allies
LONDON (AP) — Britain threatened Tuesday to take further action against Israel if it does not agree to…
Russia used the vote of no confidence against Von der Leyen to stir up polarization in the EU | International
Russian disinformation campaigns are a familiar sight in Europe. Brussels has long warned of Moscow-led attempts to divide…
The muddled €1.8 trillion EU budget launch that exposes von der Leyen’s weaknesses – POLITICO
To the annoyance of MEPs and parliamentary officials, Serafin arrived four hours late. The presentation was riddled with…
EU lowers price cap for Russian crude under new sanctions package
Aerial view of a ship at sea. Suriyapong Thongsawang | Moment | Getty Images The European Union has…
EU eyes 3rd retaliatory strike against Trump that would hit services – POLITICO
However, the idea met a cautious response from EU countries, the diplomats said. A majority is concerned about…
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…
Icelanders support reboot of EU accession talks, foreign minister says – POLITICO
Defense boost, but no army Iceland, as the only NATO member with no army but with a strategically…
EU lowers Russia oil cap and imposes new sanctions after Fico drops veto – POLITICO
The approved measures restrict Russian banks’ access to transactions, target 105 “shadow fleet” ships used to evade sanctions…
Brussels, my love? Is von der Leyen ready for bruising budget battles?
Published on 19/07/2025 – 7:00 GMT+2 •Updated 7:01 ADVERTISEMENT It was a lacklustre victory for Ursula von der…