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Two EU airlines banned from Venezuela amid tensions with US
Venezuela is blocking six carriers as fears grow that Donald Trump will attack.

European Parliament hammers Commission over anti-Kremlin ‘Democracy Shield’

EU Parliament votes to sue Commission for killing patents bill

In the new scramble for Africa’s resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs

EU to request booze, pasta, cheese tariff exemptions from Trump administration

Eurostar warns of higher fares amid UK tax raid on Channel Tunnel

The EU’s far right has tasted power. Now it wants action on migrants, cars and red tape.
China lashes out against US’s Greece ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
The former Fox News host, now an ambassador, had suggested Beijing’s influence over Greece’s largest port was “unfortunate” and might be offset by boosting American investment in other infrastructure.
Dutch pause move to take control of Chinese chip firm
Tech leakage concerns sparked controversial seizure by authorities in The Hague.
EU to present tariff exemption wishlist to top Trump envoys
Brussels will put forward request to U.S. officials to exempt goods like medical devices and alcohol from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Mercosur momentum grows with fast-track vote on safeguards likely next week
Leaders of the chamber will pave the way for a fast-track vote, and derail a push to refer the Latin America trade deal to the EU’s top court, say officials.
How the EU plans to get troops and weapons across the continent to deter Russia
“Significant barriers to effective military mobility in the EU persist,” says a communication due to be announced on Wednesday.
Polish rail track sabotaged by Ukrainians working for Russia, Tusk says
Polish prime minister says Warsaw will demand Belarus and Russia give up the two suspects.
Stellantis chair presses EU to gut 2035 combustion engine ban
The sector has three weeks to convince EU policymakers to create flexibilities in its green car rules.
Driving circular plastics and industrial competitiveness
Europe’s End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation can accelerate circular plastics, strengthen industrial competitiveness and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy.
Russian Danube strike ignites gas tanker blaze on NATO’s border
The burning ship, which is docked close to a Romanian village, “could explode at any time,” local authorities say.
Polish PM Tusk says rail track explosion was ‘sabotage’
Warsaw is on guard against foreign espionage and operations linked to Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine.
Trump envoy warns Greece that US wants China out of Piraeus port
“I think there’s ways around it, that something could be worked out,” suggests ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Brussels wants to end tax exemption on cheap parcels from early 2026
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calls to bring forward change by two years to deal with flood of packages.
EU Parliament throws up last-minute hurdle to Mercosur deal
A negative court opinion on the trade pact would put the EU executive in an impossible spot, given how fraught the issue is across the bloc.
Chip scare sends Brussels back to the drawing board
As the U.S. and China weaponize valuable chip supplies, the EU is forced to admit it hasn’t yet found a solution.
Belgium flounders as 5 drones buzz nuclear power plant
U.K., France and Germany send assistance.
Britain, France and Germany deploy anti-drone teams to Belgium
Airports in Brussels and Liège suspended flights last week due to unidentified drones, and other UAVs overflew the port of Antwerp.
China agrees to ship Nexperia chips to Europe, EU trade chief says
Beijing will grant exemptions to its licensing requirements provided that purchasers promise to use the chips only for civilian purposes, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said.
China to resume exports of Nexperia chips, says Dutch PM
“We were informed by China that they will enable the resumption of supplies from Chinese factories from Nexperia,” Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof told Bloomberg.
Deep inside a mountain, Britain prepares for Russian onslaught
Military planners travelled to Bodø, nestled between the sea and snow-capped peaks of the Arctic Circle, to war-game out the response to Kremlin threats.
After US judges trash Trump’s tariffs, it’s no time for Europe to gloat
The EU would face more uncertainty if the U.S. Supreme Court shoots down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs.
Europe’s climate bubble bursts on the eve of crucial summit
The EU heads to the COP30 climate summit with watered-down goals and dwindling green consensus.
EU eyes more tariffs on billions in imports from Russia
Germany joins eastern and northern EU member countries in calling to widen tariffs to cover €5.4 billion in Russian exports.
Belgium to convene security council after drone spotted at Brussels Airport
The incident “was not the work of amateurs,” warns defense minister.