Europe News Iceland to launch talks on security, defence partnership with EU The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said. 17/07/2025
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen's new €2 trillion EU budget: Six key takeaways From support to Ukraine to the merger of agriculture and cohesion funds, here are the six takeaways from von der Leyen's €2 trillion EU budget. 17/07/2025
Europe News EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount “in their pockets”. 17/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen launches hugely increased €2 trillion EU budget The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises. 16/07/2025
Economy Time for EU to show its gun in US tariff spat, says ex-trade chief According to former director-general of DG Trade Jean-Luc Demarty, a balanced agreement with the US is out of reach, and the EU needs political courage to target US digital and financial services. 16/07/2025
Europe News What’s at stake in the new EU long-term budget? Tomorrow, the European Commission will unveil its proposal for the EU's next long-term budget. Here's why it matters, why its figures have been shrouded in secrecy, what we know so far (and what to expect next). 15/07/2025
Europe News Leak: EU Commission plans to merge agricultural and regional funds A leaked document reveals that the European Commission is considering a major overhaul of the EU’s long-term budget by merging the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with cohesion policy under a single programming framework. 14/07/2025
Markets European markets open in the red after Trump threatens 30% EU tariff The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would not impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports before 1 August, allowing time for negotiation. 14/07/2025
Europe News EU trade ministers to mull US tariffs as Germany’s Merz cautions calm US President Donald Trump's letter warning the EU that 30% tariffs will apply from 1 August unless a deal is reached has turned up pressure on trade negotiations. 14/07/2025
Europe News Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump's 30% tariffs and urge unity Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution. 13/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen wounded: Five ways EU confidence vote shook her The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the European Parliament, but the Parliament will be no bed of roses for Ursula von der Leyen and her team in the aftermath of the vote. 11/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote A motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission failed to pass in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday. 10/07/2025
Europe News Socialists back von der Leyen in return for pledge on social budget Socialists are backing the Commission President but only in exchange for budget guarantees, including the European Social Fund, and political divisions and tensions within the groups remain. 10/07/2025
Europe News EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right person for the job, regardless of the outcome." 10/07/2025
Europe News EU Parliament confidence vote: Where parties stand on von der Leyen Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen's Commission. But she was not spared from criticism. 08/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion of censure "We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure. 07/07/2025
Europe News EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s recent procurement restrictions. 07/07/2025
Europe News Eighteen EU countries call for EU Deforestation Law 'simplification' Eighteen member states called for the 'simplification' and postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation law, amid criticism from civil society over the move. 07/07/2025
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history 07/07/2025
Europe News EU leaders reaffirm support for Moldova's bid to join bloc The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia. 05/07/2025