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EU prepares retaliatory measures as tensions rise with US

The European Union is up in arms as Donald Trump carries out his tariff threat. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and some MEPs called for unity.

11 February 2025

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Why was Commission president a no-show at Notre Dame?

Documents obtained by Euronews reveal the Commission’s protocol only officially communicated Ursula von der Leyen would not be attending the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral a few hours before the event began.

10 February 2025

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EU will react against 'unlawful' US tariffs, says European Commission

The European executive has announced that it would retaliate against US tariffs on aluminium and steel if they are confirmed, considering them unlawful and counterproductive.

10 February 2025

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Simplification or deregulation, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson .

10 February 2025

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Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector

EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius envisions a ‘Big Bang’ approach for the European defence industry – but what does that mean?

10 February 2025

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Decision on next EU privacy chief postponed to March

Lawmakers need to resolve how to start negotiations with EU member states to agree on choice of next European Data Protection Supervisor.

7 February 2025

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Unions slam ‘rigged’ talks on EU plans to streamline regulation

The EU executive’s new focus on boosting the global competitiveness of European companies is causing alarm among civil society groups who sense a caving in to demands for deregulation.

6 February 2025

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How to counter Trump's trade war?

President Trump has hit Canada, China and Mexico with threatened tariffs in the last week. The EU is waiting its turn and mulling its potential response.

6 February 2025

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Shein hit with more EU questions day after e-commerce probe

The retailer has three weeks to reply to the European Commission request for information under the Digital Services Act.

6 February 2025

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Online platforms not liable for sex ad content: EU court

In the Romanian case, a victim took legal action against an online platform after her personal data were used without her consent.

6 February 2025

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Tourism Commissioner to consult widely on hotspot sustainability

The EU's first Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism addressed the vexed issue of overcrowding at visitor hotspots and announced he is consulting widely with a view to a forthcoming sustainable tourism strategy, at Euronews' Destination Europe Summit in Brussels on Thursday.

6 February 2025

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Rapid mobility of troops still 'problematic', say EU auditors

The EU's military mobility budget funded 95 projects in 21 member states, but it remains relatively modest compared to the real needs, Tony Murphy, president of the ECA, told reporters on Wednesday.

5 February 2025

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European Commission opens Shein probe and targets Chinese e-commerce giants

The Commission calls for stricter enforcement of consumer protection and environmental standards in online commerce in a new communication focusing on Chinese marketplaces; separately announcing an investigation into clothes giant Shein.

5 February 2025

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Greenland seeks more EU investment amid US and Chinese interest

Greenland's national debate about independence will consider negotiating better terms in its relationship with Denmark and securing more significant investment from the EU.

5 February 2025

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Meta top official warns against penalising US companies

The Big Tech giant is also sceptical about the EU’s plans to help companies comply with the EU’s AI Act.

5 February 2025

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EU Commission accused of haste and secrecy in regulatory review

The European Commission has been criticised for giving too much space to industry and business interests in discussions over a fast-track streamlining of sustainability and due diligence reporting rules.

4 February 2025

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Commission seeks dialogue on Europe’s deepening water crisis

The EU executive wants to hear from governments, civil society and industry as yet another report highlights the scale of the EU’s failure to clean up its rivers, lakes and seas.

4 February 2025

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European Parliament's new democracy committee slammed as undemocratic

The election of liberal Nathalie Loiseau as chair, along with her vice-chairs, to the new European Democracy Shield committee sparked criticism from far-right and independent lawmakers, who condemned a “backroom deal” appointment.

4 February 2025

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EU can dodge millions of cancers by hitting tobacco, alcohol reduction

Reaching EU targets on the use of tobacco and alcohol, as well as addressing unhealthy diets and air pollution could help reduce almost four million cancer cases, according to a new study.

4 February 2025

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EU lawmaker canvasses business to weigh scope AI liability rules

The AI Liability Directive was originally planned to be launched in parallel with the AI Act.

4 February 2025