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Ursula von der Leyen
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Europe prepares €200m Greenland package as Trump continues U.S. control push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is strengthening EU political and financial ties with Greenland through new investments in critical minerals, satellite connectivity and renewable energy as Donald Trump continues arguing that the United States should control the Arctic island.
Germany faces two power-grid sabotage cases as Leipzig drone attack fuels Russian hybrid-war fears
Germany probes two power-grid sabotage attacks as the EU raises pressure on Russia over the explosives-laden Leipzig airport drone.
EU opens market to Armenian exports as Russia tightens economic pressure on Yerevan
Russia is closing markets to Armenian goods. The European Union is answering with tariff relief, funding and access to 450 million consumers.
Trump digital tax threat explained: Which countries could face 100% tariffs?
Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries taxing US digital services, putting Europe’s trade deal at risk and raising fears of retaliation.
India EU trade deal moves toward end-2026 signing as tariff reset nears
India and the European Union have set an end-2026 signing target. The real prize is a sweeping tariff reset that could reshape supply chains.
India-US trade talks advance in Delhi as tariff pressure tests first-tranche deal hopes
Europe says the Western Balkans belong inside the EU. The harder test is whether Brussels can enlarge before rivals fill the gap.
EU-Western Balkans summit puts enlargement back at the centre of Europe’s security strategy
Europe says the Western Balkans belong inside the EU. The harder test is whether Brussels can enlarge before rivals fill the gap.
EU presses Bulgaria on reform deadline as Brussels links funding, energy and defence support
Bulgaria has EU money waiting, but reforms must land first. Brussels is tying recovery funds, clean energy and defence support to delivery.
Belgium school minivan crash kills four as level-crossing safety comes under scrutiny
A school run became a rail tragedy in Buggenhout. Belgium now faces hard questions over barriers, crossings and child transport safety.
The Turnberry Agreement: Inside the asymmetric United States and European Union trade framework now under strain
Brussels accepted a 15 per cent tariff ceiling for stability. Trump just breached it. The Turnberry Agreement was the floor, not the deal.