EU to Demand Beijing’s Clarification on Alleged Drone Supplies to Russia

EU to Demand Beijing’s Clarification on Alleged Drone Supplies to Russia

The European Union (EU) is set to press China for answers over reports suggesting that a China-based company is manufacturing military drones intended for use in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The revelations have sparked significant concerns within the EU and...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump

Trump’s Return Sparks Trade Warnings: EU Braces for Tariff Showdown

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, former officials from his administration are cautioning the European Union (EU) to expect aggressive trade policies, including significant tariffs and a departure from traditional EU-U.S. negotiation channels. These...
European Union (EU)

EU’s €50 Billion Financial Aid for Ukraine

EU leaders, including Hungary, have agreed on a deal to provide long-term financing to Ukraine at the start of their summit on 1 February. This deal ends weeks of uncertainty after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán threatened to veto the package....
Australia-European Union (EU)

Is Australia’s troubled EU trade deal salvageable?

The proposed preferential trade agreement between Australia and the European Union (EU) has been suspended after five years of negotiations. The failure is partly due to the current times, with liberal trade policy retreating and government-fueled industrial policy on the...
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EU’s Crisis Response Force Takes Center Stage: A Groundbreaking Test of Preparedness

The EU is conducting its first-ever live military exercises (MILEX) from the Rota naval base in Southern Spain, as part of its crisis response force. The exercise involves 2,800 personnel, 25 aircraft, 6 ships, space, cyber assets, and special operations...
European Union (EU)

The Stability and Growth Pact: Criteria, Goals, and Future

The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is a set of rules and guidelines established by the European Union (EU) to promote fiscal discipline and stability among its member states, particularly those using the euro as their currency. Introduced in 1997,...
EU-China

EU says Concern Over China’s Ambiguous Data Laws

Brussels The European Union (EU) has voiced its apprehension over China's vague and potentially far-reaching data laws, adding another layer of complexity to the already strained relations between the two global powerhouses. The EU's concerns are centred on the lack...
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EU lift ban on Japanese food imports

The European Union (EU) has decided to lift restrictions on Japanese food imports, which were initially imposed after the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The decision comes just weeks before Japan is expected to begin pumping wastewater from...