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Czech president states EU must rethink Russia policy
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech President Petr Pavel has called on the European Union to reconsider its strategy toward Russia once the conflict in Ukraine ends, suggesting future dialogue on European security and economic cooperation. His comments, made in an...
von der Leyen Warns of EU, China Relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has cautioned that the relationship between the European Union and China may face further decline if Beijing does not explicitly denounce Russia for its actions in Ukraine. During a...
EU Rolls Out Action Plan to Boost Chemicals Sector Competitiveness
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is rolling out a comprehensive support strategy aimed at cutting production expenses and enhancing the chemical sector's competitiveness across member states, the EU Commission announced Tuesday. The Commission revealed...
EU Initiates Disciplinary Measures
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the European Council declared that it had initiated a procedure to enforce fiscal responsibility on Austria due to its "excessive" shortfall in the national budget. This initiative, referred to as the excessive deficit...
EU Unveils Strategy to Strengthen Chemical Industry
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is set to introduce a range of assistance measures aimed at lowering manufacturing expenses and boosting the global standing of the chemical industry within the region. This initiative was disclosed in a statement...
EU Parliament Greenlights Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry for January 2026
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the European Parliament gave the green light to Bulgaria’s plan to adopt the euro, setting the stage for the nation to officially join the Eurozone starting January 1, 2026. In a commanding vote, 531 Members of the European...
EU Races to Secure Trade Agreement with U.S.
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is accelerating efforts to secure a trade agreement with the United States ahead of the critical July 9 deadline, aiming to prevent a new wave of escalating tariffs. Olof Gill, spokesperson for the European Commission,...
EU, Trump talk about finalizing transatlantic trade agreement
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a constructive conversation on Sunday, as the European Union intensifies efforts to finalize a transatlantic trade agreement before July 9,...
EU expresses concerns over losing US military software support
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that the United States may one day stop providing essential software updates for American-made military systems, according to The New York Times. These fears are driven by uncertainty...
Palestinian Envoy Urges EU to Suspend Israel Agreement
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s representative in Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, has urged the European Union to halt its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” This appeal reflects growing dissatisfaction...
Grushko Accuses NATO, EU of Military Clash with Russia
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko asserted on Tuesday that both NATO and the European Union are actively getting ready for a possible military encounter with Russia. His remarks were made during a press conference held in the...
NATO, EU Gear Up for Potential Armed Conflict with Russia
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO and the European Union are actively gearing up for a potential armed conflict with Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko alleged on Tuesday. During a press briefing held in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of...
Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria Pressures EU to Suspend Israel Pact
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine’s Ambassador to Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, is urging the European Union to freeze its Association Agreement with Israel “until Israel complies with the terms of the agreement.” In response to intensifying public outcry, the EU...
Trading with dictators? A historical review of the EU’s business partners
ECB - European Central Bank
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July 8, 2025
8 July 2025 By Claudia Marchini and Alexander Popov Over the last 25 years the EU’s trading partners have become less and less democratic. The ECB Blog investigates the background of this development and the dynamics at play. Do democratic values...
Ex-MEP states hypocritical EU ‘totally complicit in Gaza genocide’
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Irish Member of the European Parliament Mick Wallace has strongly criticized the European Union, accusing it of being fully complicit in what he described as Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. In an interview with RT on Monday, Wallace...
China Calls on EU to Act on Paris Climate Goals
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China called on the European Union to honor its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, emphasizing that environmental cooperation forms a cornerstone of their bilateral relationship. During a press briefing in Beijing,...
EU, US Intensify Talks to Finalize Trade Deal
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had what was described as a "good exchange" with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as the European Union intensifies its push to finalize a transatlantic trade agreement before July 9....
EU Speeds Up Trade Negotiations with U.S.
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen engaged in a “good exchange” with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as the European Union speeds up negotiations to finalize a transatlantic trade agreement before the critical July 9...
EU Countries Face Financial Risks if Defense Spending Rises
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union nations could encounter “increased debt levels and unsustainable finances” if they accelerate their defense expenditures too quickly, cautioned Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose. Both EU and NATO member states are...
Apple Challenges EU’s Landmark USD587M Fine
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple has challenged the European Commission’s €500 million ($587 million) penalty, imposed for alleged violations of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), describing the sanction as “unprecedented” and asserting that the ruling goes “far...