Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed associate partnership with Canada is deemed hostile to Washington.
Macron is asking Brussels to craft an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France’s national law was blocked.
Kaja Kallas cancelled an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, exposing deeper disputes over Europe’s defence economy.
Putin says Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean quitting the EAEU, deepening a dispute over trade rules, integration and regional influence.
The US Senate has approved a broad sanctions package targeting Russia’s economy, with strong support from the EU and Ukraine to intensify pressure amid ongoing conflict.
Greece has sharply increased Schengen visa refusals to Russian tourists in 2025, driven by EU policy changes amid security concerns, affecting travel and economic ties.
Germany reaffirms its commitment to the International Criminal Court as the US intensifies opposition, framing the court as a threat to American sovereignty and launching a diplomatic campaign against it.
The EU recommends withdrawing €2 million funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s participation, raising concerns about democratic values and sanction compliance amid geopolitical tensions.
Italy and France express doubts over the EU’s proposed entry ban on Russian combatants, fearing enforcement challenges and unintended restrictions on all Russian nationals.
The EU plans to restrict US tech giants like Microsoft and Google from public cloud contracts in strategic sectors, aiming to boost digital sovereignty.
The EU has postponed appointing a special negotiator with Russia, emphasizing the need to first establish a clear strategy before engaging in talks to end the Ukraine war.
The EU and Mexico finalize a decade-long trade agreement eliminating most tariffs and reducing barriers, aiming to boost exports and investment amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Poland signs a €44 billion EU loan agreement under SAFE to modernize its defense forces despite presidential veto, raising important questions about future fiscal impacts.
The US delays raising tariffs on EU cars until July 4, awaiting compliance with a major 2025 trade agreement, underscoring ongoing transatlantic trade tensions.
Activists Pussy Riot and Femen protested Russia’s official representation at the Venice Biennale, demanding that political prisoners with pro-Ukrainian views be featured instead.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement begins temporarily, promising industrial growth amid legal and environmental challenges within the European Union.
Hungary's new government initiates talks to lift the EU’s freeze on €35 billion in funds withheld over democratic concerns under Orban’s administration.
Lufthansa plans to cut 20,000 flights by late 2026 to save over 40,000 tonnes of jet fuel amid the energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions, signaling major structural shifts in aviation.
France and Poland announce a joint military satellite project aimed at secure communications and reducing European reliance on non-European systems by 2030.
The EU warns Serbia may lose €1.5 billion in reform funding amid concerns over democratic backsliding and judicial independence, threatening its EU accession prospects.
Slovakia will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package on Russia until its oil supply through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine is restored, highlighting energy security tensions.
The EU's new biometric Entry/Exit System has caused multi-hour queues at airports, threatening economic disruption to travel and tourism during peak season.