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Europe’s Krone Halts U.S. Exports Amid Hidden Tariffs on Steel-Based Products

European farm machinery manufacturer Krone has suspended exports of large equipment to the United States following the introduction of unexpected new tariffs on steel-based goods. The hidden levies affect around 407 specific products, ranging from home appliances to agricultural...

Türkiye’s EU Membership Would Strengthen Europe’s Institutional Identity, Says Parliament Speaker

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş emphasized that Türkiye’s full membership in the European Union would significantly contribute to the bloc’s institutional and cultural identity. Speaking alongside Hungarian National Assembly Speaker Laszlo Köver in Budapest, Kurtulmuş highlighted that Türkiye, with...

UK Travellers to Undergo Biometric Checks at EU Schengen Borders from Sunday

From Sunday, British and other non-EU citizens will be subject to new biometric checks when entering the EU’s Schengen area under the Entry-Exit System (EES). Travellers will have their photo taken and fingerprints scanned, while traditional passport stamping will...

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Faces Confidence Votes Amid Parliamentary Tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament, signalling mounting tensions within the bloc’s assembly. While the motions of censure brought by hard-left and far-right groups are widely expected to fail,...

EU’s Steel Tariff Hike Sparks ‘Existential Threat’ to UK Industry

The European Union has announced plans to match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling import duties to 50%, in a move that UK unions and industry leaders warn could devastate Britain’s steel sector. With nearly 80% of UK steel exports...

EU Advances Drone Wall Plan, Weighs €140bn Loan for Ukraine

The European Union is moving forward with plans to build a “drone wall” along its eastern borders in response to repeated Russian airspace incursions. The proposal, backed by 10 central and eastern European states and Ukraine, is seen as...

Chinese Premier Calls for Stronger China-EU Cooperation on 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged the European Union (EU) to take concrete actions to strengthen and deepen bilateral cooperation during his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New York. This year marks the 50th anniversary...

Apple Urges EU to Repeal Digital Markets Act, Warns of Product Withdrawal

Apple has urged the European Commission to repeal or amend the Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming that the legislation harms innovation, user experience, and privacy. In a formal submission, Apple said the DMA’s requirements for interoperability with non-Apple products...

Germany Urges Europe to ‘Grow Up’ in Support for Ukraine While Avoiding ‘Escalation Trap’

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Europe to “grow up” and strengthen support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump signalled increased backing for Kyiv. Speaking on German radio, Wadephul said Europeans must act more sovereignly, deliver on commitments,...

EU Plans Tougher Sanctions on Russia, Moves to End LNG Imports by 2027

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans for stricter sanctions on Russia, warning that Moscow’s war economy is “overheated” and reaching its limits. In her address opening the EU’s political season, she emphasized the need to...

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European Union’s 27 Nations Weigh Emergency Steps to Curb Energy Price Surge

Energy ministers from the European Union’s 27 nations met in Brussels to discuss urgent measures to control rising energy...