European Union
Trump gives EU until Jul 4 to ratify trade deal with US or face ‘much higher’ tariffs
The announcement comes after the EU fails to finalise its long-delayed trade deal during overnight talks
EU countries, lawmakers clinch provisional deal on watered-down AI rules
The changes to the AI Act are part of the European Commission’s push to simplify a slew of new digital rules
US to adopt 25% car levy soon unless EU clears trade deal
President Donald Trump is accusing the bloc of taking too long to ratify the agreement
Euro zone services activity slumps in April on weak demand, PMI shows
[LONDON] Euro zone services activity contracted in April for the first time in almost a year, hit by weakening demand and deteriorating export business as the Middle East war weighed on consumer-facin...
Asean-EU summit: Forging a strategic front amid Middle East turmoil
As geopolitical volatility reshapes the global order, leaders from both blocs stressed that the security of their regions is ‘more interlinked than ever’
Trump says he will raise tariff on autos from European Union to 25%
EU officials criticise move as arbitrary, warn of firm response
Competing for capital: Estonia’s cleantech sector adapts to rising national security priorities
Its startups in the field say their tech can boost energy resilience and support the low-carbon transition
Von der Leyen warns Iran war may damage Europe for years
The continent is now sagging under elevated oil and gas prices
EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules
[BRUSSELS] EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers failed to reach a deal on watered-down landmark artificial intelligence rules after 12 hours of negotiations on Tuesday and will resume talks ...
EU’s top diplomat calls on South-east Asia countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil
Kaja Kallas warns that the purchase of Russian oil is also helping Iran maintain its closure of Hormuz
