EU Trade Balance Turns Negative, a Trade War with China possible?
Update (15.09.2026): Analysis: European businesses caught between US-China trade and tech war (POLITICO) Update (11.09.2026): News from China:…
September 16, 2026
EU Budget Battle Intensifies
Six fiscally conservative EU countries are demanding major cuts to Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, setting up a difficult fight over Europe’s future spending priorities.
September 14, 2026
EU Warns on Climate Costs
Brussels is urging Europe to invest more in climate adaptation now, warning that delaying action will leave governments facing much higher costs from increasingly severe extreme weather.
September 11, 2026
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A Reshape EU Diplomacy?
Germany is pushing a fundamental reform of the EU’s diplomatic service, arguing that internal rivalries and declining influence are weakening Europe’s ability to act internationally.
September 11, 2026
The EU Backs ICC After US Sanctions
The EU has joined growing international criticism of US pressure on the International Criminal Court after Washington sanctioned its president and a senior prosecutor.
September 9, 2026
Infantino Under Fire: FIFA World Cup Rights Sale Could Breach Competition Rules
The European Commission has warned that FIFA's planned sale of commercial rights linked to the FIFA World Cup could violate EU competition law.
September 6, 2026
Italy Unlocks EU Defence Loans
Italy is preparing to access more than €8 billion in EU defence loans, easing months of tensions with Brussels over Rome’s participation in Europe’s joint rearmament effort.
August 26, 2026
EU Shows Unity and Agrees to Deploy Border Support to Spain After Ceuta Talks
The European Union has agreed to strengthen support for Spain following high-level talks on the migration situation in Ceuta.
August 5, 2026
EU’s Ribera Accuses Climate Deniers of ‘Lying’ as Wildfires Rage
European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera accused climate change deniers of spreading falsehoods, arguing that Europe's devastating wildfires demonstrate the urgent need for stronger climate action.
July 31, 2026
EU Downplays Trump’s Tariff Threat on Generic Medicines
The European Commission has downplayed US President Donald Trump's latest threat to impose tariffs on imported generic medicines, insisting that the EU pharmaceutical sector remains well prepared.
July 23, 2026
EU Plans €10 Billion Drone Initiative for Ukraine
The European Commission is preparing a major drone procurement initiative for Ukraine by using up to €10 billion in unspent funds from the EU's SAFE defence financing instrument.