EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers...
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EU steel safeguard rules effective from April 2025
The European Commission steel safeguard measure has been significantly reinforced as part of a broader effort to protect the European Union’s steel industry from mounting global pressures. This revision,...
TB cases rise sharply among children in Europe and Central Asia
Childhood tuberculosis (TB) cases have surged across Europe and Central Asia, according to a joint report released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention...
Loans worth €4.5 billion approved for Egypt and Jordan by EU
The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4...
Water scarcity in Europe rises as EEA warns of growing stress
Water scarcity in Europe is becoming an increasingly critical issue as climate change drives rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, and mounting pressure on freshwater supplies,...
EU to boost military budget in €800 billion defence plan
The European Union has announced plans to substantially increase its defence spending, committing €800 billion (approximately $868 billion) over the next four years. The decision...
Brussels hosts Tripartite Social Summit amid economic challenges
European Union leaders and social partners convened in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, focusing on reinforcing Europe's position as a competitive and investment-friendly economy...
Digital Markets Act enforcement pushes Google and Apple to react
The European Commission has initiated antitrust proceedings against Google and directed Apple to comply with the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), intensifying regulatory scrutiny on...
European defence white paper focuses on rearming Europe for security
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled the European Defence White Paper - A Roadmap for Readiness...
Europol warns criminals use AI in proxy attacks for hostile states
Europol has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly enhancing organized crime, posing a growing threat to the stability of European societies. In a report...