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. 04/07/2025
Europe News Fourteen member states oppose the Commission's EU budget overhaul In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a 'stand-alone cohesion policy' to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions. 02/07/2025
Europe News European Parliament to vote next week on toppling Commission The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July plenary session in Strasbourg. 02/07/2025
Business Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal. 27/06/2025
Europe News Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO). 27/06/2025
Europe News MEPs seek EU Commission president's resignation with censure motion Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer. 26/06/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift ban on Budapest Pride "To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message. 25/06/2025
Europe News New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of EU summit A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict. 24/06/2025
Europe News Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics. 24/06/2025