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Canada and EU launch new alliance as Mark Carney explores associate membership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union leaders launched a new Alliance for the Future at a…
Christine Lagarde to leave ECB on February 7, 2027 as interest rates stay at 2.50%
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down months before her term expires, opening a leadership contest as policymakers hold interest rates steady amid renewed inflation and weak growth concerns.
Canada–EU summit drops associate-membership proposal as Mark Carney seeks new trade options
Canada and the European Union have removed an undefined associate-membership proposal from their draft summit declaration while retaining plans for closer economic, security and technology cooperation.
EU eyes major Australian critical minerals investment as trade deal could remove 5.5% tariff
The European Union expects a substantial increase in investment in Australia's critical minerals industry as the two partners move towards implementing a free trade agreement and explore European Investment Bank financing.
UK seeks Made in Europe exemption as EU industrial rules threaten British carmakers
Britain and the European Union are negotiating how UK manufacturers would be treated under proposed European industrial-preference rules, amid concerns that British electric vehicles, batteries and clean technologies could face disadvantages.
Netanyahu’s crypto sanctions proposal draws Bank of Israel warning ahead of election
Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested cryptocurrency could help Israel navigate potential foreign sanctions, but the country's central bank and more than 100 economists have warned against the approach.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens debate on restoring EU free movement after Brexit
Britain's prime minister says EU freedom of movement should no longer be excluded from discussions about the country's future relationship with Europe, ahead of a November summit.
Bulgaria presidential election heads to November 1 runoff as turnout falls below 23%
Bulgaria's presidential election has produced no first-round winner, leaving incumbent Iliana Yotova and former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov to contest a November 1 runoff amid record-low turnout.
Serbia election tests Vučić’s grip on power as student movement challenges ruling party
Serbian voters are choosing a new parliament on October 25 after nearly two years of student-led protests, with the movement challenging the country's established ruling party in a closely contested election.
Twelve migrants, including an infant, die in two boat disasters off Greek islands
Two separate maritime incidents near Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead, including an infant, as Greek authorities investigate the crossings and the actions preceding the accidents.