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France confirms emergency European summit Monday in Paris
UK’s Starmer to attend emergency European summit in Paris
Vance’s week of waging war on EU tech law
Šefčovič to visit Washington as trade war looms
JD Vance attacks Europe over migration, free speech
Von der Leyen demands trigger of emergency clause to massively boost defense spending
EU warns of ‘immediate’ retaliation against Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Brussels has strengthened its trade defense arsenal since a skirmish in U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term.
The EU’s strategy to counter Trump’s tariffs: An iron fist in a velvet glove
Brussels has strengthened its trade toolkit since Donald Trump’s first term. But it would need the broad support of EU countries to strike back hard.
Brussels power couples — 2025 edition
Roses are red. There’s love in the bubble. If you don’t read this article. You’ll be in deep trouble.
Europe’s future, brought to you by Putin and Trump
You’ve gotta hand it to Donald Trump — even when you’re expecting him to surprise you, he still surprises you. The Unites States president once again caught …
How Trump blindsided Europe as he schmoozed with Putin
Top European officials had no clue Donald Trump was about to announce a peace plan for Ukraine, after a world-changing call to the Kremlin.
European Parliament urges lawmakers to only use encrypted messages after China hacks
The advice comes after it was revealed that a China-linked hacking group conducted large-scale intrusions on U.S. and global telecommunication providers.
Von der Leyen aide held secret talks with Trump team amid trade war
Bjoern Seibert visited Washington ahead of high-level contacts between the Commission president and JD Vance.
AI risks could spark an ‘Osama bin Laden scenario,’ former Google boss fears
Eric Schmidt calls for government oversight — but also warns against overregulation, especially in Europe.
Farm subsidy audits are one piece of red tape the EU shouldn’t cut, says top former official
Brussels wants to scrap a little-known farm subsidy safeguard amid a broader push to cut red tape — but one veteran official warns it’s a mistake.
It’s time for Europe to lead on abortion rights, say lawmakers, NGOs
Pro-choice advocates want Europe to enshrine the right to abortion in the EU Charter and provide funding for women in need.
EU shoots down rumors it will revive divisive gas price cap
Energy firms are concerned about talk of bringing back the politically fraught mechanism.
EU’s red tape bonfire stokes tech patent rows
A move by the European Commission to kill its standard essential patent rules has alarmed companies that license connectivity technology.
The EU must not be a ‘dwarf’ in Washington, says Germany’s likely next chancellor
The bloc has to get tougher in the age of Donald Trump, argues Friedrich Merz.
Brexit reset tested as Brussels and London fight about finance
Two decisions by British watchdogs, both of which have a direct effect on the EU, blindsided Brussels and threatened to derail healing wounds.
How the world stopped worrying and learned to love AI
Politicians have shifted from AI regulation to innovation — and the industry loves it.
Trump tariffs: EU ministers hold crisis talks
Fight Trump or flatter him? Europe’s grim options for trying to avert trade war.
Von der Leyen’s hold on Brussels wavers with last-minute reprieve for financial rules
The European Commission chief failed to face down her first real challenge from a member of her top team.
The big fat Greek plot to defraud the EU
“Farmers” raked in millions of euros for land they didn’t own or work.
Von der Leyen labels Trump’s VP an ally after first meeting
First high-level meeting with Trump official strikes surprisingly positive note after he slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum.
EU vows ‘firm and proportionate’ response to Trump’s tariffs
“Unjustified” 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Inside the divided coalition coming for the Green Deal
Intentionally or not, concerned businesses, the ascendant far right and traditional conservatives are coming together to rewrite green rules.
The EU’s ticking debt bomb — and why it matters for its next budget
Repayment of the EU’s €300 billion joint borrowing hangs like a cloud over the European Commission’s budget brainstorm.
Paris follows a cut-price Olympics with a low-cost AI summit
France is hosting a global artificial intelligence summit that costs far less than the U.K.’s 2023 affair.
EU airlines slam Qatar aviation deal amid corruption allegations
An aviation lobby wants “full transparency and a legal investigation” into the open skies deal with Gulf state.