EU tools up to protect key tech from China
Brussels: The European Union unveiled plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security including measures to protect sensitive technology from falling...
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UK-EU security cooperation after Ukraine
Brussels: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 brought about unprecedented solidarity across most of the European continent, placing as...
‘Anti-European’ populists on track for big gains in EU elections, says report
Brussels: Populist “anti-European” parties are heading for big gains in June’s European elections that could shift the parliament’s balance sharply...
EU ports join up to fight drug smuggling
Brussels: The EU on Wednesday launches a "European Ports Alliance" to harmonise methods in the fight against drug smuggling and...
IMF sees significant improvement in Greece’s prospects
Athens: Greece’s economic outlook has improved notably, but significant challenges remain, the IMF said in a report released on Wednesday....
EU probes Lufthansa’s proposed buy of ITA stake
Brussels: The EU's powerful antitrust authority opened an in-depth investigation on Tuesday into German airline Lufthansa's proposed stake in Italy's...
Pakistan’s ambassador meets Vice President EU Parliament in Brussels
Brussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch on Tuesday met Vice-President of the European...
Far-right AfD leader vows to campaign for Brexit-style EU exit vote in Germany
Brussels: The leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland has said her party will campaign for a Brexit-style vote on...
Tech firms warn against EU chat control
Brussels: More than two dozen tech companies and trade associations have written an open letter to EU ministers calling on...
EU ports urged to team up to fight ‘very creative’ drug smugglers
Brussels: Drug smugglers in the EU have become so "very creative" that the bloc's seaports should join forces to combat...
Polish president criticizes EU’s executive for blocking funds
Warsaw: Polish President Andrzej Duda on Sunday criticized the European Commission for blocking EU funds in what he said had...
EU official praises efforts by Poland’s new government to restore the rule of law
Warsaw: European Union Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders on Friday praised efforts by Poland’s new pro-EU government to restore the...
In 2023, electric cars outsold diesel cars in Europe
Brussels: According to statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, a total of 1,538,621 battery electric cars were registered in...
Poland on track to unlock €76B in EU funds, says Warsaw minister
Warsaw: Warsaw is on the path to unblocking €76 billion in EU cash that was frozen over rule-of-law-concerns, said Poland's...
iRobot shares tank 30% on report EU plans to block Amazon acquisition
Brussels: The Wall Street Journal reported the European Commission met with Amazon representatives on Thursday to discuss the deal and...
Roomba maker iRobot’s shares plunge on report Amazon deal faces EU block
Brussels: IRobot (IRBT.O), opens new tab shares slumped more than 30% in early trading on Friday after reports that the...
EU Commission seeks feedback on Apple offer to open up tap-and-go tech to rivals
Brussels: The European Commission is seeking feedback from rivals and customers on concessions Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab offered to...
France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West’s mettle
Paris: France announced more planned deliveries of its Caesar artillery system to Ukraine on Thursday and accelerating weapons manufacturing as...
European Parliament debates Greece’s rule of law issue
Brussels: The European Parliament debated rule of law backsliding and media freedom issues in Greece on Wednesday, after criticism and...
EU Commission to back 90% emissions cut for 2040 climate target
Brussels: The European Commission is set to recommend the EU reduces its net greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040, from...
Crises have split European voters into five ‘tribes’, survey suggests
Brussels: Europe’s voters are no longer divided into left or right, pro- or anti-EU camps, a survey suggests, but into...
Von der Leyen confident all EU states will agree on aid package to Ukraine
Brussels: The European Union's chief executive voiced confidence on Wednesday that all 27 member states will agree to jointly extend...
EU drafts plan to zero out industry’s carbon footprint by 2050
Brussels: The European Union has drafted plans to capture and store hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 emissions by...
Italy pushes for quick decision on EU maritime Red Sea force
Rome: Italy would like a political decision made to create an EU maritime security mission for the Red Sea by...
Export of fruits and vegetables from Greece breaks all records
Athens: According to estimates from the Association of Greek enterprises trading in fruits, vegetables, and juices, the year 2023 set...
Russia now ‘dependent’ on China, says EU chief
Brussels: An increasingly isolated Russia is now dependent on China for both its military and economic ends, the European Commission’s...
EU launches Nostradamus and prepares Europe for a quantum world
Brussels: Europe is giving the go-ahead for the next technological leap for secure digitalization. The European Commission has commissioned a...
Greece hydrogen value chain gets $138m boost
Athens: Greece’s Vardinoyiannis Group-backed Motor Oil and the European Commission have signed the EU Innovation Fund Grant Agreement of €127m...
EU eastern members demand import duties on Ukraine grains
Budapest: The European Union's eastern states are demanding the EU impose import duties on Ukraine grains, citing unfair competition, Hungary's...
French woman ‘heartbroken’ after losing job in UK after Brexit speaks out
Paris: A French woman has spoken about how she lost her job in Shropshire and was left “heartbroken” about life...
