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Merz to Reverse EU Engine Ban
The German automotive industry faces a looming political showdown as CDU leader Friedrich Merz has publicly challenged the…
EU Steel Tariffs May Soar
The European Commission is reportedly considering imposing a 50% tariff on steel imports exceeding specific quotas, according to…
EU Steel Deal Gains Green Light
The German Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has voiced his support for a proposal by the Social Democratic…
EU Weighs Israel Sanctions Debate Fades
Discussions surrounding potential European Union sanctions against Israel were reportedly minimal during a recent summit of European heads…
Macron Backs EU Loan Package For Ukraine
European leaders are coalescing around a substantial financial lifeline for Ukraine, with President Emmanuel Macron voicing strong support…
Germany Divided on Key EU Initiatives
A review of ongoing European Union initiatives has revealed internal disagreements within the German government, hindering its ability…
Germany Debates Welfare Benefits for EU Nationals
Concerns regarding potential welfare fraud perpetrated by organized groups originating from other EU member states have spurred debate…
Veggie Label Fight Erupts in EU
A coalition of major food companies and organizations has issued an open letter to German Members of the…
EU Car Ban Debate Resurfaces
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has indicated a willingness to discuss potential adjustments to the European Union’s…
EU to Counter Chinese Imports
The European Union is poised to implement a series of protective measures in response to escalating trade tensions…
SAP Faces EU Antitrust Probe
The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into SAP, a major software company, to assess potential distortions…
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
EU Deforestation Rule Delay Sparks Relief
The German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU, has welcomed the recent postponement of the EU’s…
EU Indonesia Trade Deal Reached
The European Union and Indonesia have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), as announced by…
CSU Demands EU Migration Controls
Concerns regarding potential social welfare fraud involving citizens of other European Union member states have prompted the Christian…
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
Germany Fights EU PFAS Ban
The German government is reportedly working to prevent a blanket ban on so-called “forever chemicals” – PFAS substances…
EU Defends Israel Sanctions
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has strongly advocated for the recently proposed sanctions package targeting…
Söder Defends Israel Amid EU Sanction Debate
The Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has voiced strong opposition to potential sanctions being considered by the European Commission…
Metsola Calls for Bold EU Overhaul
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is calling for a renewed sense of boldness and adaptability…
SPD Calls for EU Trade Deal Review
A prominent group within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), known as the Seeheimer Kreis, is calling for…
Germany Urges EU Climate Action
The German Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider, is advocating for a swift agreement on increased EU climate targets ahead…
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
EU Readies Sanctions Against Israel
The European Commission has detailed plans for significant measures targeting Israel, following an initial announcement by Commission President…
Germany Confident EU Stability Holds
The German government has stated it is not concerned about the political stability of the European Union following…
EU Plans Spark Parcel Tax Fears
Concerns are rising over the European Union’s proposed flat-rate customs levy on small package shipments, with the head…
Kallas Vows Tough EU Stance Against Global Shifts
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has voiced deep concerns regarding a potential reshaping of the global…
EU Weighs Engine Ban Decision
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and representatives from the automotive industry are expected to address the…
Sweden Urges EU Action Against Russian Shadow Fleet
Sweden’s EU Minister, Jessica Rosencrantz, is calling for a robust response from the European Union following recent incidents…
EU Boosts Electric Car Transition
The European Commission remains committed to its 2035 deadline for phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, while simultaneously…
Germany Fights EU Car Emission Ban
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is advocating for increased pressure on the European Commission to ease existing CO2…
Automakers Seek EU Support for Electric Vehicles
Ahead of a high-level automotive summit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Schaeffler board…
Germany Backs EU Climate Goal 2040
The German government has reached a consensus on a unified position regarding the EU’s climate target for 2040.…
EU Leaders Tackle Defense Competition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) hosted European Council President António Costa in Berlin on…
Poll Shows Growing Support for EU Sanctions on Israel
A recent poll conducted by Verian and reported by “Spiegel” indicates that a majority of German voters would…
EU Greenlights Nuclear and Gas as Green Investments
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected a legal challenge brought by Austria concerning the…
EU Freezes Funds to Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed robust sanctions against Israel during her address on the…
Germany Notes EU Sanctions Proposal on Israel
The German government has responded cautiously to a proposal by the European Commission to impose sanctions against Israel.…
SPD Backs EU Sanctions Against Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel are growing within Germany, with leading figures advocating for stricter EU sanctions.…
Mercedes Chief Urges Rethink on EU Engine Ban
The head of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, is calling for a reevaluation of the European Union’s planned ban on…
Trump Threatens EU Over Google Fine>
The European Commission’s recent imposition of a €2.95 billion fine against Google has triggered a sharp response from…
Google Hit With Massive EU Fine
The European Commission has levied a fine of €295 billion against Google, citing violations of EU competition rules…
German Union Calls For EU Manufacturing Boost
The head of Germany’s influential IG Metall union, Christiane Benner, is advocating for the introduction of local content…
EU Advances Trade Deals With Mercosur and Mexico
The European Commission has submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of both the EU-Mercosur…
Germany Aims For Faster Deportations After EU Deal
The German Federal Government anticipates an acceleration of deportation procedures following the implementation of the GEAS reform and…
EU Court Backs US Data Transfer Deal
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed a legal challenge brought by a French citizen…
Zalando Loses EU Platform Status Appeal
The European Union’s Court of Justice has dismissed Zalando’s challenge to its designation as a “very large online…
EU Asylum Changes May Stall Deportations
A recently drafted law intended to reform the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) may inadvertently delay the deportation…
Southern German States Oppose EU Electric Car Mandate
Economic ministers from the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria have voiced strong reservations regarding proposed European Union…
EU Commissioner Urges Major Asylum System Overhaul
European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, is advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of Europe’s asylum…
Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support for Poland’s Border Security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed the European Union’s full solidarity with Poland as a…
EU Leader Warns Trump Using Military Power For Trade
Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party (EPP), has characterized a recent EU trade deal with the…
Macron and Merz Discuss Ukraine War and EU Reform
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German CDU leader Friedrich Merz at his summer residence in Toulon during a…
Kyiv Strikes Kill Again EU Building Hit
Kyiv and other locations across Ukraine were subjected to a large-scale barrage of attacks on Thursday, involving drones,…
Weber Pushes For Stronger EU Single Market
Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party, advocated for a reinforced European single market during a speech…
EU Plans Response to Trump’s New Tariffs
A leading figure in the European Parliament is calling for a robust response to recent threats of new…
Germany Belgium Push EU For Tougher Drug Crime Laws
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a joint initiative with Belgium to bolster European Union efforts against organized…
Wadephul Pushes For Faster EU Expansion
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is prioritizing the acceleration of the European Union’s enlargement process. Speaking ahead of…
EU Sends Ukraine 10 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine in the first half of this year, derived…
US and EU Announce New Trade Framework
The European Union and the United States have released a joint statement outlining a framework for future transatlantic…
Left Demands EU Halt to Israel Deal
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt the…
EU AI Factory Plan Faces Industry Skepticism
Growing concerns are emerging within the technology sector regarding the European Union’s plan for large-scale artificial intelligence data…
EU Asylum Requests Dip in May
Initial asylum applications within the European Union totaled 54,780 in May 2025, according to data released Monday by…
EU Push for Tougher Russia Sanctions After Trump Comments
Omid Nouripour, a leading foreign policy spokesperson for the German Green Party, is advocating for the enforcement of…
Switzerland Eyes Closer Ties With EU After Trump Tariffs
A prominent Swiss publicist, Roger de Weck, suggests a potential shift in Swiss public opinion regarding the European…
German Regulator Backs EU Oversight of Crypto Exchanges
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, is advocating for the inclusion of cryptocurrency firms within the scope of direct oversight…
Germany’s SPD Open to Switzerland Joining EU
A leading figure in the German Parliament’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed openness to Switzerland joining the…
EU Nations Pledge Support For Ukraine Security Deals
European Union leaders have signaled their willingness to contribute to future security commitments for Ukraine. This participation will…
EU Safety List Faces Green Party Scrutiny
Following a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), pressure is mounting on the German government…
Drowning Deaths Decline Across EU
According to data released Tuesday by the EU statistical office, Eurostat, the number of drownings across the European…
EU Eyes Russian Gold For Ukraine Reconstruction
A prominent European lawmaker is advocating for the potential use of seized Russian gold to contribute to the…
EU Calls for Trade Boost Amid US Tariff Threat
Ahead of the imminent implementation of new US tariffs on EU exports, German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina…
EU Court Tightens Safe Country Assessments
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling clarifying and strengthening the criteria for EU member…
EU Boosts Athlete Rights Challenges CAS Rulings
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant ruling concerning the enforceability of…
Poseck Reviews Safe Country List After EU Court Ruling
Hesse’s Interior Minister Roman Poseck has acknowledged that a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ)…
Covestro Confident Amid EU Acquisition Review
Covestro, the German plastics manufacturer, has expressed confidence regarding its impending acquisition by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company…
EU Green Party Challenges Trade Pact
A significant internal disagreement has emerged within the German Green Party concerning the recently finalized customs agreement between…
EU Economy Shows Slight Growth
Eurostat data released this week indicates a slowdown in economic growth across the European Union during the second…
EU Trade Deal Sparks Political Backlash
Concerns and criticisms are mounting within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the recently agreed-upon customs arrangement between…
Temu Faces EU Digital Services Act Concerns
The European Commission has launched formal concerns regarding the online marketplace Temu, alleging potential violations of the Digital…
Söder Rejects New EU Taxes
Following a recently negotiated trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder…
EU Food Approvals Stifle Innovation
European food startups and investors are voicing increasing concerns regarding the European Union’s approval process for novel foods,…
EU Abortion Debate Sparks Internal Conflict
Disagreement has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition regarding the financing of abortion procedures, highlighting a divergence in perspectives…
Merkel, Scholz Discuss EU Future in Salzburg
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened in Salzburg for discussions focused on key European…
Qatar Threatens Gas Cuts Over EU Climate Rules
Qatar has reportedly warned European nations that it may halt natural gas deliveries if the European Union does…
BYD Dismisses EU Tariff Concerns
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has refuted recent reports suggesting a shift in its European production strategy, indicating…
Ukraine Corruption Concerns Threaten EU Accession
Recent legal amendments in Ukraine, placing two anti-corruption bodies under the authority of the politically appointed Prosecutor General,…
EU Auto Row Threatens Trade War
The German automotive industry is issuing a stark warning against further escalation in the trade dispute between the…
EU Combustion Ban Sparks Industry Alarm
A leading figure within the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Manuel Hagel, has publicly voiced concerns regarding the…
Germany Waits on EU Fleet Emission Plans
The German government is adopting a cautious stance regarding recent reports suggesting a potential phase-out of internal combustion…
EU Farm Chief Denies Environmental Policy Rollback
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, has defended the ongoing reform of the European Agricultural Policy, responding…
Auto Industry Challenges EU Vehicle Ban
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has voiced strong opposition to proposals from the European Commission…
EU Eyes Ban on Gas Car Fleets
The European Commission is reportedly preparing a new regulation that would effectively prohibit the purchase of vehicles with…
Weber Urges EU Border Police Deployment
European officials are advocating for a strengthened, coordinated approach to managing migration flows, with particular emphasis on bolstering…
EU Operation Irini Faces Shutdown
The future of the European Union’s military operation, “Irini” (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), designed to enforce a United Nations…
EU Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant continuation of measures…
Industry Deals Risk US EU Trade War
Concerns are mounting within German industry regarding potential negotiations between the United States and the European Union aimed…
Germany Questions EU Budget Plans
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has voiced significant concerns regarding the European Commission’s proposals for the next EU…
EU Versandapotheken Free From Price Controls
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has delivered a ruling significantly impacting regulations surrounding online pharmacies and pharmaceutical…
Von der Leyen Seeks Two Trillion Euro EU Budget
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a substantial increase in the EU’s…