Second UK-EU Summit will be held in late July
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to tackle cost-of-living, boost jobs, and create opportunities for young people.
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Temu fined €200 million by Europe for selling products potentially dangerous to babies
The European Commission is also investigating other possible infractions such as the use addictive design elements or the transparency of its recommendation systems.
Aston Villa wins Europa League title and extends Unai Emery's incredible record
Unai Emery has won the Europa League trophy five times with three different teams.
Researchers propose "rewilding" Europe's borderlands as natural defence strategy
Restored forests, wetlands and peat bogs could slow enemy advances.
UK may adopt EU rules without full parliamentary votes under new reset plan
Ministers consider a fast-track alignment with Brussels to boost trade and economic stability.
Hungarian minister offered to send Russia EU documents in a leaked audio
The leaks suggest close ties between Budapest and Moscow ahead of the elections.
JD Vance denies US interference in Hungary election
The vice president defends his visit to Budapest.
EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, but calls for lasting diplomatic solution: "A step back from the brink"
European leaders now see the agreement as a fragile but important opening for diplomacy.
JD Vance accuses EU of election interference during Hungary visit
The US vice-president openly backs Viktor Orbán ahead of a crucial vote, criticising Brussels and amplifying tensions.
EU announces €2 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba, citing deteriorating living conditions
The funding aims to address worsening shortages.
Starmer calls for closer EU ties amid global instability: "The Brexit has caused deep damage"
His remarks come as Trump says the US is strongly considering a NATO exit.
Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit
The president calls the alliance a "paper tiger" after the allies refuse to back his actions.
EU marks Bucha anniversary, returning focus to Ukraine
A delegation of European ministers has arrived in Bucha.
EU charges Pornhub and three other adult sites for failing to keep kids out
The European Commission has formally accused these four major adult platforms of breaching the Digital Services Act.
EU and Australia seal a major trade deal to reduce reliance on China
The agreement removes most tariffs and strengthens a critical minerals partnership.
Iceland could join the EU by 2028
For the first time in over a decade, the conversation is real.
Zelensky warns Europe to prepare for drone attacks by non-state actors: "They no longer cost billions"
The Ukrainian leader warns against terrorist groups, criminal networks and lone actors.
EU's Kallas urges US and Israel to end Iran war
There's growing frustration in Europe over the US actions.
Europe slams US for easing Russian oil sanctions: Risks filling "Putin's war coffers"
European leaders call the waiver "wrong" and warn it benefits Moscow.
Russia "only winner so far" from Middle East war, EU chief says
Costa warns the conflict is diverting attention from Ukraine.
EU will sign defence partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana this week, Kallas announces
A shift toward broader EU-led defence collaboration beyond Europe.
EU environment chief says rewilding borders could help deter invasions: "We need to invest in nature"
Natural barriers like forests and wetlands could strengthen security.
Europe becomes world's top arms importer | Report
A surge driven by the Russian threat and dwindling confidence in US security guarantees.
EU to ban meat-style names for vegan products
New rules will remove terms like "steak" and "bacon" from plant-based foods.
Europol warns Iran crisis could increase terror and cyber threats in Europe
The agency says war may fuel extremism, cyberattacks and organised crime across the EU.
Putin floats halting gas supplies to Europe
Russia weighs a shift to higher-paying markets.
EU fast-tracks Mercosur trade deal despite French opposition
Brussels moves to a provisional application to secure the strategic first-mover advantage with South America.
UK and EU Seal Gibraltar Post-Brexit Deal
Almost a decade after Brexit, the treaty sets out how people, goods, and security will be managed between Gibraltar, the UK, and the EU, providing a clear framework for the territory's future.
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EU opens funding channel to support abortion access across bloc
Social funds can help women from countries with strict bans travel for safe terminations.
UK and EU Seal Gibraltar post-Brexit deal
Almost a decade after Brexit, the treaty sets out how people, goods, and security will be managed between Gibraltar, the UK, and the EU, providing a clear framework for the territory's future.
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Europe pledges continued backing for Ukraine "one way or the other" as war enters fifth year
The EU vows their loan will go ahead despite Hungarian veto.
EU warns US against raising tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: "A deal is a deal"
Brussels insists the transatlantic trade deal must be respected.
US launches "Freedom.gov" to help Europeans access restricted online content
The portal comes amid growing US-EU tensions over digital speech rules.
EU leaders back move toward "Buy European" strategy
Von der Leyen will unveil an action plan to strengthen defence, AI and clean tech sectors.
EU proposes using 5G networks to detect drones
Brussels unveils an action plan to boost preparedness and strengthen defence.
EU changes rules for travelling with pets from April 22: List of affected animals and requirements
The new regulation updates health requirements for pet travel across the European Union.
Germany pushes "two-speed" EU plan to fast-track defence integration: Purpose and countries involved
Berlin proposes a core group of major economies to bypass slow consensus rules.
EU approves €3.1 billion Spanish aid for high-efficiency power
The funding supports combined heat and power plants as part of Europe's climate goals.
EU and India seal landmark free trade agreement after years of talks: "The mother of all deals"
The deal promises wider access for European cars and wine while boosting Indian textile and pharmaceutical exports.
Mark Rutte says "keep on dreaming" if you think Europe could defend itself without United States
The NATO chief says European security would require massive spending hikes without American support.
EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine
Russian strikes leave one million without power during winter cold.
Europe hits a clean energy tipping point
Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU for the first time in 2025.
US-EU rift deepens as Trump treasury secretary calls Denmark "irrelevant" ahead of Davos Forum
"The size of Denmark's investment in US Treasury bonds, like Denmark itself, is irrelevant," he said.
Europe's energy dependence shifts from Putin to Trump: Energy supplies could be used as leverage
A new study warns EU and UK reliance on US gas gives Washington growing leverage over prices and policy.
EU and Mercosur seal landmark trade deal after 25 years of talks
The long delayed agreement promises to reshape trade between Europe and South America.
Von der Leyen says Greenland can count on EU support: "Greenlanders can count on us"
The press conference focused on Ukraine, but she also mentioned Greenland.
EU to allocate funds for Ukraine: 30 billion euros for budget and 60 billion for military
That is, one third earmarked for budget support, two thirds for defence.
EU to propose new sanctions on Iran
Von der Leyen condemns the rising death toll and repression of demonstrators.
Eutelsat orders 340 OneWeb satellites in multi-billion-euro push to rival Starlink
This Airbus deal extends Europe's only alternative low-Earth-orbit network.
EU pledges €620m to support Syria's recovery and humanitarian needs
The European Union will provide roughly €620 million ($722 million) in funding to Syria over 2026 and 2027.
