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....
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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....
EU reports €27.2 billion surplus in latest trade data
The EU posted a €27.2 billion trade surplus in Q4 2024, its sixth in a row, led by strong exports in chemicals and machinery despite persistent energy deficits....
Kristersson warns Europe could become a “museum” without AI reform
Europe must ease AI regulations to remain competitive, warns Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson, cautioning against overregulation that could push innovation and investment elsewhere....
Zelensky welcomes Starmer’s offer of UK troops in Ukraine
UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin....
EU to resist US tariffs as Trump pushes for reciprocal trade policy
The European Commission opposes Trump’s reciprocal trade policy, warning it could disrupt markets, fuel inflation, and harm businesses, vowing to protect EU industries from unfair tariffs....
EU Commission demands sanctions against states failing NPL Directive
The European Commission has sued Austria and six other EU nations for failing to implement the Non-Performing Loans Directive, pushing for financial sanctions....
European climate losses hit €26 billion per year on average
A European Court of Auditors report reveals that the EU faces an average annual loss of €26 billion due to extreme climate events, with potential for even higher losses in the future....
EU moves forward with Chinese EV tariffs despite Germany’s objections
The European Union moves ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles despite opposition from Germany, risking potential retaliation from China in the bloc's biggest trade clash in a decade....
The European Union supports innovative startups in the Mediterranean
MENA Newswire: To support the innovation and startup ecosystems in the Mediterranean region, local and international organizations gathered in Amman as part of the EU-funded ‘From Innovation to Creation’ programme. “Our innovation programmes in Jordan and in the region such as the programme with SPARK, Ruwwad and Institut Arabe des......