EU ‘open for negotiations’ after latest Trump tariff threat CAPE TOWN: The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two... Published 13 Mar, 2025 10:32pm
World EU unveils 4.7bn-euro investment package for South Africa CAPE TOWN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday plans to have billions of euros pumped into investments... Published 13 Mar, 2025 07:49pm
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World EU tells US Europe wants to ‘partner’ on Ukraine peace BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told US envoy Keith Kellogg on Tuesday that Europe wants to work with... Published 18 Feb, 2025 04:20pm
World EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel, aluminium tariffs US president raises tariff rate on aluminium to 25% Published 11 Feb, 2025 10:44pm
World EU must act in ‘own interest’ in cut-throat world: von der Leyen BRUSSELS: The EU needs to be more clear-eyed on the world stage in the face of US President Donald Trump’s “America... Published 04 Feb, 2025 05:21pm
World Facing Trump threat, EU unveils blueprint to ‘reignite’ economy BRUSSELS: Promising a “simplification shock”, the EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
World EU, China warn against trade friction at Davos after Trump return DAVOS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared Tuesday that Europe was ready to negotiate with the United States and... Published 22 Jan, 2025 06:06am
World EU announces extra 1 billion euros in refugee funding for Turkiye ANKARA: The EU is to give Turkiye an extra one billion euros ($1.05 billion) in funding to care for the Syrian... Published 17 Dec, 2024 05:19pm
World EU says states can limit asylum rights for migrants ‘weaponised’ by Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union said Wednesday that member states bordering Russia and Belarus can limit the right of... Published 12 Dec, 2024 06:01am
World EU’s von der Leyen to visit Moldova in show of support ahead of referendum CHISINAU: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Moldova on Thursday for talks with... Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:23pm
World EU chief says in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter KYIV: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday that she had arrived in Kyiv to offer support ahead of winter, as... Published 20 Sep, 2024 11:10am
World EU chief announces $11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods WROCLAW (Poland): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
World EU chief von der Leyen announces Friday Ukraine visit BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Kyiv on Friday and meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the... Published 19 Sep, 2024 02:52pm
World Flood-hit region leaders to meet in Poland to discuss EU aid WARSAW: The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission... Published 19 Sep, 2024 11:42am
World EU chief to visit Poland to meet leaders of flood-hit nations WARSAW: European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet leaders of several flood-hit... Published 18 Sep, 2024 05:37pm
World EU readies for fractious commission reveal party BRUSSELS: European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is set to unveil the line-up of her next European Commission –... Published 06 Sep, 2024 12:28pm
World Italy’s Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s decision not to back Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission chief... Published 21 Jul, 2024 01:35pm
World European firms sign flurry of deals as EU bolsters ties with Egypt CAIRO: European firms are signing deals potentially worth over 40 billion euros ($42.85 billion) with Egyptian... Published 30 Jun, 2024 02:58am
World EU agrees on using Russian asset profits for Ukraine BRUSSELS: EU member states reached agreement Wednesday on a plan to use billions of euros in profits from frozen... Published 08 May, 2024 09:52pm
World EU chief accuses far-right party of ‘betraying’ Germany FRANKFURT: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday accused the AfD of “betraying” Germany,... Published 08 May, 2024 06:16pm
World EU ready for ‘tough decisions to protect economy’, von der Leyen tells China PARIS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from... Published 06 May, 2024 05:28pm
Markets EU Commission expects gas prices to fall BRUSSELS: The European Commission expects gas prices to fall as the global suppply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World EU chief demands ‘European awakening’ on defence BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must take the “next leap forward” on defence as it... Published 17 Apr, 2024 06:25pm
World Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe’s vast visa-free zone BUCHAREST: After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe’s vast Schengen area ... Published 31 Mar, 2024 02:53am
World EU and Philippines relaunch free trade talks BRUSSELS: The European Union and the Philippines announced the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Technology EU parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on AI STRASBOURG: The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world’s most far-reaching rules to... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
World From ‘Green Deal’ to EU defence hawk: Ursula von der Leyen: BRUSSELS: Ursula von der Leyen has navigated back-to-back crises as head of the European Commission, from Covid to... Published 06 Mar, 2024 11:44am
World Use Russian asset profits to arm Ukraine: EU chief STRASBOURG: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for profits from Russian assets... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 05:01pm
World EU tools up to protect key tech from China BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security including ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am