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China criticizes EU trade measures and warns of possible response

China has accused the European Union of selectively using economic data to justify stricter trade measures against Chinese products, escalating tensions between two of the world’s largest economic powers. The criticism follows reports that the EU is considering expanding import quotas and tariffs on a range of Chinese goods. Speaking......

France, Italy and Spain Call on EU to strengthen and accelerate trade defence measures

Several European Union member states, including France, Italy, and Spain, are urging the European Union to reinforce and accelerate its trade defence mechanisms in response to what they describe as unfair competition from low-cost imports that threaten European industries. The initiative, also supported by countries such as the Netherlands......

EU queries Czech pm's moves to tackle conflicts of interest, reports say

The European Commission has reportedly requested further clarification from the Czech authorities regarding measures intended to address potential conflicts of interest involving Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and EU-funded subsidies linked to his business interests. According to Czech media reports, EU officials are examining the legal......

EU prepares record Digital Markets Act fine against Google

The European Union is preparing to impose a record fine on Google under the Digital Markets Act, escalating Brussels’ campaign to tighten oversight of major technology platforms. The penalty is expected to reach several hundred million euros and would become the largest sanction issued under the DMA since the law took effect in March......

Russia’s use of the Oreshnik missile in Ukraine described as a “Deterrence Tactic” by the EU

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that Russia’s recent large-scale strikes on Ukraine, including the reported use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile, represent a deliberate strategy of intimidation rather than a military necessity. Speaking after renewed attacks on Ukrainian cities, Kallas argued that Moscow......

Mexico and the European Union move toward a new trade era

Mexico and the European Union are preparing to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reducing dependence on the United States market. The agreement marks a major step in the relationship between both partners as they seek greater trade diversification in a changing global economy. The new......

Morocco raises €2.25 billion in eurobond sale amid investment push

Morocco has raised €2.25 billion through an international bond issuance, reinforcing its access to global capital markets as the country continues to finance large-scale infrastructure and development programs. The operation was split into two tranches with maturities set for 2034 and 2038, reflecting sustained investor appetite for Moroccan......

European Union to release €3.2 billion in first budget aid to Ukraine in mid-June

The European Union is preparing to release approximately €3.2 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine around mid-June, marking the first disbursement under a larger support package designed to stabilize the country’s public finances amid the ongoing war. European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis confirmed that negotiations......

TikTok challenges EU ‘gatekeeper’ status at Europe’s top court over Big Tech rules

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has taken its legal battle to the European Union’s highest court in an effort to overturn its classification as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a key piece of legislation designed to regulate major technology companies. The hearing marks a significant moment in the......

EU moves to strengthen supply of essential medicines

The European Parliament announced on Tuesday that European lawmakers and member states had reached a provisional agreement aimed at reinforcing the supply of essential medicines across the European Union. The proposed measures are designed to reduce the bloc’s dependence on non-European suppliers by increasing pharmaceutical production......

President Erdoğan highlights renewed momentum in Türkiye-EU relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ongoing geopolitical developments are reinforcing the strategic importance of stronger ties between Türkiye and the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized the need to modernize the customs......

Turkish Business Group calls on Europe to revive Türkiye’s EU membership process

Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) has launched a new public diplomacy campaign urging European leaders to revive Türkiye’s long-stalled bid to join the European Union, describing the move as strategically important for Europe’s future. As part of the initiative, the organization published an open letter in the German......

Airfare fuel surcharge after ticket purchase is prohibited, warns EU

The European Union has reminded airlines that adding a fuel surcharge after a ticket has already been purchased is not allowed under EU rules, even amid rising jet fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the European Commission, any attempt by airlines to modify the final price of a ticket after booking......

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