European Commission

Economy

Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector.

26/09/2025

Europe News

Brussels pitches €140 billion loan for Ukraine using Russia's assets

Brussels believes it can issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using Russia's frozen assets without engaging in outright confiscation.

26/09/2025

Europe News

EU to release €545 million for Hungary sparking worry among MEPs

The European Commission said Hungary can only access the funds if Budapest guarantees academic freedom, but some MEPs fear Prime Minister Viktor Orbán can easily access the money.

26/09/2025

Libya

Bodies of suspected migrants found in Libyan desert, aid groups say

Libya, which shares borders with six countries and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, has been a main transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe.

25/09/2025

Economy

US drops tariffs on EU cars to 15%

The measures concerning cars will apply retroactively from 1 August. Negotiations on aluminium and steel, which remain heavily taxed at 50%, are only just beginning.

25/09/2025

Europe News

EU's green demands are jamming trade talks with India

India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU.

25/09/2025

Europe News

EU Commission dismisses call to stop financing of Libyan Coast Guard

An open letter addressed to Commissioners for migration and the Mediterranean called for the executive to cut funds to Libyan Coast Guard agents, accused of attacking rescue vessels and ships in distress at sea.

24/09/2025

Europe News

Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen probed for auto-deleting Macron's text

A text message sent by Emmanuel Macron to Ursula von der Leyen is at the centre of an investigation by the European Ombudsman.

24/09/2025

Europe News

EU restores Brazilian poultry imports after avian flu outbreak

The European Union has reopened its market to Brazilian poultry, months after an avian flu outbreak disrupted the country’s exports.

24/09/2025

Europe News

Commission claims IT glitch forced second delay to EU deforestation rules 

EU executive blames IT failure for the second delay in implementing the Deforestation Regulation.

23/09/2025

EU Decoded

Can the EU overcome divergence over sanctions against Israel?

The President of the European Commission proposed punitive measures against Israel for the first time, due to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. However, Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that approving sanctions will be difficult, given the divisions among  EU member states.

23/09/2025

Economy

European Commission concludes free trade deal with Indonesia

The Commission has signed a political agreement guaranteeing access for swathes of EU products to the Indonesian market. Jakarta will also benefit from preferential tariffs, including on highly controversial palm oil.

23/09/2025

Economy

EU Commissioner Sefcovic flies to Indonesia to finalise trade deal

Securing access to a new market would be a win for the EU Commission, which is pursuing a trade diversification agenda since relations soured with the US following its imposition of tariffs.

22/09/2025

Tech News

EU consultation on digital rules: time to think outside the box

The EU’s Digital Omnibus consultation is open until Oct 14, 2025, aiming to simplify data, AI, and cybersecurity compliance. But without tackling the GDPR reform, the elephant in the room remains.

20/09/2025

Europe News

EU will step up security of Jews in Europe against antisemitism

The European Commission reacted to fears expressed by more than 100 European rabbis of a “mass exodus of European Jews,” following recent unprecedented acts of antisemitic violence in Europe.

19/09/2025

Europe News

EU targets Russian LNG, banks and crypto in new round of sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy.

19/09/2025

Health news

EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report

Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

17/09/2025

Europe News

EU's partial suspension of Israel trade: Appropriate or insignificant?

If adopted by the EU’s 27 member states, the proposal would not ban trade but suspend the EU’s preferential treatment with Israel, exposing EU imports from the country to an additional €227 million in duties over a year.

17/09/2025

Europe News

Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production

Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules.

17/09/2025

EU Decoded

Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground?

The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors.

16/09/2025