Space race intensifies between EU, US, Russia and China
Strategic autonomy is a buzz phrase in Brussels, as the EU tries to ramp up its capabilities in key industrial sectors. Defence is of course a major focus for those efforts. But…
US trade war: EU prepares to retaliate with Big Tech in its sights
France says a response from the EU to Trump's new 20 percent tariff will "probably" come at the end of the month. A government spokesperson told French media RTL that services will…
After ‘Qatargate’, ‘Huaweigate’ scandal rocks EU: What happened to anti-corruption reforms?
It was not supposed to happen again. Two years ago, after the cash-for-favours scandal known as "Qatargate" rocked the European Parliament and sent shockwaves through the EU, reforms were introduced to improve…
EU wants citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisis
Amid rising threats from war, climate change and disease, the EU is urging every household to stockpile enough food and supplies to last three days in case of a crisis.…
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium come into effect, sparking EU retaliation
US President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium came into effect on Wednesday, without any exemptions for the country’s traditional allies. The import duties were welcomed…
We should work with trade partners that don’t ‘blackmail’ us: EU agriculture commissioner
Farmers' protests peaked across Europe around this time last year. Rising production costs, unfair pricing, bureaucracy and foreign competition were among the drivers of the movement. The European Commission responded with a…
Macron attempts to avert trade war at Trump meeting as EU prepares tariff response
During his visit to Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron argued against US President Donald Trump's protectionism, saying he couldn't have a trade war with China and Europe at the same time, and…
EU imported more Russian LNG in 2024, despite drop in gas consumption
Europe's gas demand dropped to an 11-year low in 2024, with imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) declining 19 percent from the previous year. However, imports of Russian LNG into the EU…
Taking stock of Brexit, five years later: Opportunities grow for UK-EU ties
This is not the first time that the UK and the EU have expressed their readiness for a "reset" in relations. But now, five years after Britain left the European Union, there…
Spain floats 100 percent tax for non-EU real estate buyers
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a plan to tax non-residents from outside the EU up to 100 percent for real estate purchases, this as Spain faces a housing crisis. Also…
Chang’e-6: Is geopolitics harming China-EU lunar mission?
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe highlights the strides China is making in space exploration. European scientists also have intruments on board, but there is concern this cooperation won't be possible in future.…