The U.S. communications chair said the EU tech rules are “excessive” and “incompatible” with American values, vowing to defend the interests of American tech companies. Speaking at the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Brendan Carr, the new chair of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, expressed concern with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). For…
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a new fund that could mobilise 800 billion euros ($841.5 billion) for defence investments in the European Union, including military aid for Ukraine. Von der Leyen told journalists in Brussels on Tuesday that “we’re living in the most momentous and dangerous of times.’’ Pressure on the EU…
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a set of measures to help energy-intensive industries cut emissions and to boost production of clean tech aimed at bolstering the EU’s flagging economy. “Today, Europe is making a bold business case for decarbonisation as a driver of prosperity, growth, and resilience,” said European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera….
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived Kiev in a show of support on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. Upon her arrival on Monday, von der Leyen said she was in Kiev because “Ukraine is Europe. “In this fight for survival, it is not…
EU ambassadors backed a 16th sanctions package on Russia on Wednesday, just days before the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Polish EU presidency announced. The measures set for formal adoption by foreign ministers on Monday, target captains and owners of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet vessels with murky ownership that are often…
The Representatives of European Union member states and European Parliament on Wednesday agreed on new rules to reduce food and textile waste. Waste generated during food processing and manufacturing would be cut by 10 per cent by 2030, and waste from retail, restaurants, food services and households by 30 per cent. According to the negotiators,…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday met with the U.S. Special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in Brussels to reiterate the European Union’s support for Kiev. Their meeting came as the top diplomats of the United States and Russia held talks in Riyadh on mending ties and ending the war…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has to tell EU diplomats that “Brexit was a mistake’’ and renew his backing for a youth mobility scheme. He argued strengthened ties with the bloc would help offset U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff regime. In a meeting on Tuesday, the London mayor told delegates that Britain’s withdrawal from the…
French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday said France and the European Union will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement. Barrot told TF1 television that European countries should not hesitate to defend their interests in the face of potential U.S. tariff threats adding that starting a commercial war is in no one’s…
The European Commission announced on Wednesday an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce marketplace Shein for allegedly violating EU consumer protection rules. There is reasonable suspicion of widespread violation of the EU’s laws on unfair contract terms, price indication and unfair commercial practices, an EU official told reporters in Brussels. The probe would be carried out…
