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 formally proposed a zero-tariff agreement on all industrial goods with the United States, signaling a renewed push to de-escalate transatlantic trade...
European Commission proposes broader role for Europol by 2026
The European Commission has unveiled plans to significantly expand the mandate of Europol as part of a broader strategy to reinforce internal security across the...
Central Asia to welcome new EU Special Representative Eduards Stiprais
The Council of the European Union has appointed Eduards Stiprais as the new EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. He will assume his duties...
European Union agrees to bolster defense capabilities further
European Union leaders have pledged to increase defense spending and strengthen the continent's defense industry in an effort to enhance security and reduce reliance on...
European Commission pledges €60 million in aid for eastern DRC
The European Commission has announced a €60 million humanitarian aid package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. This initiative aims to address...
EU relocates defence summit venue to Brussels for security reasons
The European Union has relocated its upcoming informal defence summit from Limont Castle in Liege to the Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security considerations. The...
EU research spending rises to €381.4 billion in 2023, up 6.7%
The European Union allocated €381.4 billion to research and development (R&D) in 2023, reflecting a 6.7% increase from the previous year’s expenditure of €357.4 billion...
EU deadline extended for Belgium’s budget plans
MENA Newswire News Desk: In a move that underscores ongoing governmental instability, Belgium has postponed the submission of its budget plans to the European Commission, citing...
European Council enforces fiscal rules against seven countries
The European Council, in a move to fortify fiscal discipline within the Union, has initiated excessive deficit procedures against seven member states, signaling a significant...