UAE president and EU Council chief discuss regional security
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Council President António Costa in Abu Dhabi on April 14, with the two leaders...
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Brussels proposes tariff-free pact on industrial products
The European Commission has proposed a zero-tariff deal on industrial goods to the US, aiming to ease trade tensions as Trump’s tariffs on EU imports...
European Commission proposes broader role for Europol by 2026
European Commission unveils plans to reform Europol and strengthen EU law enforcement amid rising digital and hybrid threats....
Central Asia to welcome new EU Special Representative Eduards Stiprais
Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region....
European Union agrees to bolster defense capabilities further
EU leaders commit to boosting defense spending, focusing on air and missile defense, military mobility, and procurement to strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy....
European Commission pledges €60 million in aid for eastern DRC
The EU has pledged €60 million to provide emergency relief in the DRC, focusing on displaced populations and those affected by conflict and epidemics in...
EU relocates defence summit venue to Brussels for security reasons
EU relocates its informal defence summit from Limont Castle to Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security concerns, as leaders prepare to discuss Europe’s growing role...
EU research spending rises to €381.4 billion in 2023, up 6.7%
The EU spent €381.4 billion on R&D in 2023, up 6.7% from 2022, maintaining an R&D intensity of 2.2%, with the business sector leading investment...
EU deadline extended for Belgium’s budget plans
Belgium has delayed submitting its budget plans to the EU, citing the need for more time due to ongoing government formation talks....
European Council enforces fiscal rules against seven countries
The European Council has started excessive deficit procedures against seven EU member states to ensure fiscal compliance....