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EU Commission Launches Record-Breaking Number Of Legal Acts In 2025, Matching Surge Since 2010
In 2025 the EU Commission introduced legal acts at a volume it hasn’t seen since 2010. Under the…
Rainer Temporarily Suspends EU Catch System for Illegal Fishing Orders National Fikon II Use
Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU has suspended the use of the EU’s “Catch” system and instructed the Federal…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
EU Cautions Over Long Covid Research Fund of 500 Million Euros
Florian Müller, the research‑policy spokesperson for the CDU faction in the Bundestag, cautioned that the 500‑million‑euro funding for…
EU Adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to Terrorist List Calls Repression Unacceptable
The so‑called IRGC, Iran’s “Revolutionary Guards” have been placed on the EU’s terrorist list, as EU foreign affairs…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Suppressing Protests And Supporting Russia
The EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran. According to consensus reports, the measures target several…
Manfred Weber Urges EU to Create Strong European President Position
an EU President.. “We have to stop commenting on every tweet from Washington and finally lead in a…
Lars Klingbeil Urges ‘Two‑Speed EU’ to Adapt Quickly to Rising Geopolitical Turbulence
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party, urged swift changes within the European Union…
VW and Mercedes CEOs Celebrate India EU Trade Deal With Gradual Auto Tariff Cuts
The CEOs of Volkswagen and Mercedes, Oliver Blume and Ola Källenius, welcomed the trade agreement between India and the EU,…
EU and India Finalize Historic Trade Deal Strengthening Economic Ties
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a free‑trade agreement, the EU Commission announced on Tuesday.…
EU-India Trade Deal Could Boost EU Economy by Billions
The planned trade agreement between the EU and India is expected to generate significant welfare gains, according to…
Greens Push EU to Expand Trade Deals with India Amid Mercosur Blockade
Despite the recent blocking of the Mercosur agreement by the Greens in the European Parliament, Katharina Dröge, the…
EU India Deal Could Double Trade German Exports to India Jump 40% China Exports Drop 15%
German exports to India have surged by almost 40 % since 2019, while shipments to China have slipped by…
EU Commission Launches Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot
The European Commission is expected to take stricter action against Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok again on Monday,…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
EU Trade Committee Chair Warns Monday Tariff Vote on US Goods Could Fail
The chair of the EU Trade Committee, Bernd Lange of the SPD, voiced doubts about whether the EU will…
Laschet Criticizes EU Over Delay of Mercosur Deal Ahead of Court Review
Foreign‑policy politician Armin Laschet (CDU) sharply criticised the European Parliament’s decision to have the European Court of Justice…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
De Masi Defends BSW MEPs Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Court Review
Fabio De Masi, the national chairman of the BSW and a Member of the European Parliament, dismissed criticism of…
California Governor Newsom Warns EU of Weakness vs Trump Urges Unity on Greenland Clash
Newsom added: “Trump does not represent the majority of Americans”. His policy and his personality are becoming ever…
EU Greens Demand Financial Bazooka Against Trump, Call for Stop on US Treasury Bonds
After the Danish pension fund sold its U.S. Treasury bonds in protest over the Greenland dispute, Green MEP…
EU Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas Confirms Support to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
She concluded that a unified Europe, capable of defending its interests and values, must also strengthen its engagement…
EU Commission to Cut Huawei ZTE From EU Mobile Networks Amid Security Fears
In the coming weeks, the Commission will publish the detailed legislative text and schedule consultations with stakeholders across…
EU Unveils Greenland Security Strategy Amid US Tariff Threats
The commission president announced additional agreements with Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. She…
Green Party Pushes EU Ban on Untrustworthy Connected Car Providers Amid Rising Security Threats
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Control Panel and a CDU member, also acknowledged the technological advances that connected vehicles…
EU Set to Crack Down Harder on Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission can impose hefty fines on platforms like X and, in…
Germany Urges World Cup Boycott After US Targets EU Over Greenland Conflict
SP D politician Roloff echoed this view, warning that employing tariffs as a lever for territorial claims lies outside…
Sepp Müller Demands Tough EU Response to Trump Trade Threats Over Greenland
He added that there should be export and investment restrictions against the United States, and that the EU…
Greens Urge EU Alliance to Counter Trump Special Tariffs
The political spectrum’s varied responses illustrate a broader debate over Germany’s role on the world stage. While the…
Trump Threatens Tariffs EU Calls Emergency Summit
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a cohesive response to escalating trade tensions with the United States,…
Trump Threatens EU With New Tariffs
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a robust response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat…
EU Rejects Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat
The European Union has forcefully rejected a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump regarding the territory of…
Germany EU Forge Power Plant Plan
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU), has reached a preliminary…
EU Considers Tehran Embassies as Safe Havens
The European Union faces mounting pressure to escalate its response to the ongoing protests in Iran, with calls…
EU Urged to Unite on Greenland Strategy
A leading political scientist is warning that a fragmented European response to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Grönland…
Employers Push Back on EU Pay Transparency Rules
The German employers’ association, the BDA, is urgently pressuring the federal government to resist further modifications to the…
EU Lawmakers Demand Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Sanctioned
Pressure is mounting within the European Union to formally designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a…
EU Aid Shelters Over 4 Million Ukrainians
Shifting Dynamics in EU’s Ukrainian Refugee Response Raise Questions About Integration and Long-Term Commitment Data released by Eurostat…
Iran Nuclear Threat Sparks EU Sanction Threat
The European Union is preparing to escalate its response to Iran’s increasingly volatile situation, with EU High Representative…
EU Carbon Border Tax Faces Expert Scrutiny
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), slated to take effect in January, is facing growing criticism…
EU Greenlights Landmark Mercosur Deal
The European Council has formally approved the path towards signing the controversial Mercosur trade agreement, marking a significant,…
EU Restricts New Gas Plant Approvals
Negotiations between the European Commission and the German government regarding energy infrastructure strategy are nearing a conclusion, revealing…
EU Nears Trade Deal With South America
European Union member states have tentatively paved the way for a landmark free trade agreement with Mercosur nations…
Germany Demands EU Sanctions After ICE Shooting
The shooting death of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer…
Germany Questions EU Climate Goals
The Saxon state premier, Michael Kretschmer of the CDU party, is escalating criticism of the European Union’s ambitious…
CDU Demands EU Initiative Freeze
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating its challenge to the European Union’s regulatory direction, advocating for an…
CDU Seeks End to EU Electricity Tax Floors
CDU Signals Shift Towards Challenging EU’s Minimum Electricity Tax Rates The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition…
CSU Rejects EU Budget Hike
The Christian Social Union (CSU), a significant bloc within the German Bundestag, is mounting a forceful challenge against…
Laschet praises EU Venezuela stance
The European Union’s recent statement regarding the United States’ intervention in Venezuela has ignited a fierce debate within…
EU Readies for Surge in Deportations
The European Commission is projecting a significant increase in deportations from the European Union, signaling a hardening of…
EU At Risk Warns Top Security Expert
A stark warning has been issued regarding the potential fragility of the European Union, with former top diplomat…
EU Climate Goals Jeopardized by Emissions Delay
The postponement of the EU Emissions Trading System II (EU-ETS II) is raising serious concerns about the viability…
EU Readies New Sanctions Ahead of Ukraine Anniversary
European Union member states are reportedly preparing a sweeping 20th sanctions package targeting Russia, slated for implementation on…
EU Plans Military Training Mission for Lebanon
The European Union is poised to launch its first-ever EU training mission in Lebanon, a move signaling a…
German Employers Fear EU Pay Mandate
German employers are issuing a stark warning to the European Commission, voicing concerns that a proposed directive on…
Wagenknecht Accuses EU of Ignoring Ukraine Reality
A contentious debate is erupting in Germany as preparations for potential peace talks between US President Donald Trump…
Trump EU Energy Pact Sparks Questions
A recent commitment from Brussels to US President Donald Trump, outlining a potential three-year import agreement worth $750…
EU Urges Compromise on Engine Ban
“European Conservatives Seek Compromise on Combustion Engine Ban Amid Political Tensions” Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s…
Weber Calls for EU Security Overhaul
A stark reassessment of Europe’s security posture is urgently needed in light of a shifting transatlantic landscape, according…
Weber Champions EU Ukraine Decisions
The European People’s Party’s (EPP) leader, Manfred Weber, staunchly defended the outcomes of the recent EU summit regarding…
Germany Rethinks EU Gas Car Ban
The German automotive sector’s future hangs precariously in the balance as Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) voices support…
Merz Defends EU Ukraine Deal
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), staunchly defended the agreement reached at the…
EU Set to Ease Gene Editing Rules
The European Union is poised for a significant shift in its regulatory landscape concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs),…
Schwesig Defends Chancellor After EU Summit
The political fallout from the recent EU summit continues to reverberate in Germany, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President, Manuela…
EU Reaches Ukraine Funding Deal
Following a protracted night of negotiations, European Union leaders have reached a compromise to provide Ukraine with a…
EU Set to Challenge Tech Giants
The European Commission is bracing for continued pressure from the United States while reaffirming its commitment to enforcing…
Ischinger Urges EU to Stand Firm Against Russia
The debate surrounding the provision of further aid to Ukraine has escalated, with prominent voices urging the European…
Farmers Block Brussels Ahead of EU Summit
Brussels was brought to a standstill Thursday as tens of thousands of farmers, representing all 27 European Union…
Germany’s Truck Charging Network Gets EU Approval
The European Commission has approved a significant €1.6 billion state aid package for Germany’s development of truck rapid-charging…
Ukraine Seeks Firm EU Aid Pledge
Kyiv’s leadership delivered a stark plea for decisive financial support during a critical juncture at the European Union…
EU Car Rules Face Union Pressure
Leading figures within the European People’s Party (EPP), specifically from the German Union faction, are intensifying calls for…
Poland Faces EU Court Ruling Over Judicial Concerns
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a stark rebuke to Poland, ruling in favor of the…
Laschet Backs EU Russia Envoy
A growing debate is emerging within German political circles regarding the European Union’s approach to Russia, with calls…
Weber Urges EU to Unlock Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Pressure mounts on EU leaders to seize and repurpose Russian assets frozen within the bloc, a move championed…
EU Boosts Western Balkans Ties
The European Union has signaled a renewed commitment to integrating the Western Balkans, emphasizing accelerated accession processes and…
EU Eyes Russian Assets to Pressure Putin
The German Green party leadership is advocating for a rapid seizure and utilization of Russian assets held abroad,…
BMW Questions EU Combustion Engine Ban
The automotive giant BMW has launched a sharp critique of the European Commission’s recently unveiled regulations governing the…
EU Funding Threatened Over Mercosur Vote
The European Union’s long-negotiated Mercosur trade agreement faces a perilous juncture, with Germany threatening to leverage its economic…
EU Rethinks Combustion Engine Ban
Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has reaffirmed Germany’s support for the European Commission’s…
Ukraine Trip Sparks EU Parliament Dispute
A simmering dispute within the European Parliament threatens to derail a planned delegation to Ukraine, exposing deep divisions…
EU Probes Defend Mogherini
The European Chief Prosecutor, Laura Kövesi, has forcefully defended the ongoing investigations into former EU High Representative Federica…
EU Eases Emission Rules Fuels Jobs Debate
The European Commission’s recent softening of its stance on new car emissions, allowing for continued gasoline and diesel…
EU Fights Heart Disease With New Health Drive
The European Commission unveiled a trio of new initiatives on Tuesday, signaling a concerted effort to bolster Europe’s…
Merz Cheers EU Shift on Gas Car Ban
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has welcomed the European Commission’s…
EU Rethinks Combustion Engine Ban
A significant shift in European climate policy is underway, as the European Commission has formally retreated from its…
EU Softens Landmark Supply Chain Law
The European Parliament has approved a significantly diluted version of the proposed European Supply Chain Act, marking a…
EU Accelerates Electric Company Car Shift
The European Commission is poised to introduce stringent new regulations governing the electrification of corporate vehicle fleets starting…
EU Lawmaker Urges Swift Ukraine Aid
European Parliament’s Defence Committee Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann has issued a stark warning to the EU Council in Brussels,…
EU Mulls Compensation for Gas Car Permits
The European Commission is reportedly poised to introduce a significant shift in its strategy regarding the planned phase-out…
France Blocks EU Mercosur Deal
France continues to block the European Union’s free trade agreement with Mercosur, casting significant doubt on a planned…
EU to Intensify Pressure on Russia
Brussels is escalating its financial pressure on Moscow, issuing a stark warning to the Kremlin regarding the ongoing…
EU Eases 2030 Car Emissions Targets
The European Commission is reportedly poised to dilute its proposed carbon emission reduction targets for new vehicles by…
EU Moor Emissions Double Previous Estimates
A groundbreaking study published in “Nature Communications” has revealed a significant discrepancy between reported emissions and the actual…
EU Greenlights Gas Cars Beyond 2040
Negotiations surrounding the European Union’s fleet emission targets have resulted in a significant weakening of previously ambitious climate…
EU Boosts German Chip Production
The European Commission has greenlit a substantial €623 million in state aid for the construction of two new…
Merz Urges EU Role in Ukraine Peace Talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying calls for European involvement in the ongoing…
Croatia Key to EU Expansion Merz Says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has underscored Croatia’s crucial role in the ongoing negotiations…
EU Defends Google X Antitrust Action
The European Commission’s ongoing legal challenges against US tech giants like Google and more recently the significant penalties…
Armenia Poised for EU Ties After Peace Deal
Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has signaled a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to Armenia, expressing…