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Ursula von der Leyen
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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.
Turnberry Agreement under strain: Trump hikes European Union car tariffs to 25% from next week
European Union autos face a 25 per cent United States tariff next week. Brussels says it complied. Trump says it did not. The Turnberry deal hangs in the balance.
Strait of Hormuz declared open as Israel-Lebanon truce holds; Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’
Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect on 17 April 2026.