Germany requests EU escape clause to raise defence outlay
Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats....
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EU Parliament supports programme to boost defence supply chains
The European Parliament has backed a major initiative to strengthen EU defence manufacturing and boost weapons supply capabilities....
EU jobless rate falls to lowest since 2000
EU employment rate hit 70.9% in Q4 2024 as unemployment fell to its lowest since 2000, according to OECD data....
EU retaliates against US steel and aluminum tariffs
The European Union will begin collecting tariffs on U.S. goods from April 15 in response to American duties on steel and aluminum....
EU must diversify trade and ratify Mercosur and Mexico deals
BusinessEurope warns US tariffs on EU goods will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and threaten millions of jobs across the transatlantic economy....
Türkiye and Iceland lead sharp rise in EU aluminium imports
EU posts €11.1B trade deficit in aluminium for 2024 as imports outpace exports despite volume declines....
Loans worth €4.5 billion approved for Egypt and Jordan by EU
European Parliament committee approves macro-financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan totalling €4.5 billion....
EU to boost military budget in €800 billion defence plan
EU confirms €800B defence spending increase by 2029, signaling a shift in military readiness....
EU reports show mixed progress on zero-pollution targets
EU zero-pollution targets show progress, but reports highlight noise, microplastic, and waste concerns, urging stronger action for 2030 goals....
Central Asia to engage with new EU envoy Eduards Stiprais in March
Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region....