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China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks

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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Brussels on Monday, June 29, for talks with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commission said. The meeting places China EU trade relations back at the center of the bloc’s economic agenda....
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EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

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BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers and several member states, marking a significant policy adjustment in the bloc’s long-term climate agenda....
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Loans worth €4.5 billion approved for Egypt and Jordan by EU

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The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4 billion and €500 million respectively. The approvals were granted during a vote held on 21...
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EU to resist US tariffs as Trump pushes for reciprocal trade policy

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The European Commission has expressed strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy, calling it a step in the wrong direction. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to an open and predictable global trading system, emphasizing that such...
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EU Commission demands sanctions against states failing NPL Directive

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The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure to implement the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive within the required timeframe. The directive, aimed...
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EU to streamline regulations, boost security in 2025 strategy

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The European Commission has unveiled its 2025 work programme, emphasizing economic resilience, security, and regulatory simplification. The agenda includes a strategic push to streamline EU regulations and ease administrative burdens while supporting economic competitiveness and strengthening security measures. In its...
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EU seeks clarity on US tariffs for steel and aluminum exports

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The European Commission has requested further clarification regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of imminent tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from European Union countries. The Commission stated that it would not issue an official response until it receives...