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As the deadline for a trade deal between the EU and US approaches, negotiations have stalled due to a significant gap in positions on tariffs. Maros Sefcovic, the EU's lead negotiator, has warned that a tariff of 30 per cent on EU imports would make transatlantic trade "
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President Donald Trump announced that the US will send Ukraine a shipment of Patriot air defense system munitions, with the European Union paying for it, despite the US already providing significant aid to Ukraine's defense. Trump told reporters that the number of munitions has not been agreed upon
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The European Union has introduced a new visa policy for Indonesian passport holders, making them eligible for a multi-entry Schengen visa upon their second entry into EU countries. This policy change is aimed at strengthening ties between Indonesia and the EU and facilitating easier travel, investment, study, and networking opportunities
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The European Union (EU) has indefinitely delayed imposing €21 billion in retaliatory tariffs on the US after Donald Trump threatened to impose 30% levies on the bloc. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the tariffs will be put on hold until early August, giving negotiators more time
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High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas represented the European Union at two key meetings in Kuala Lumpur, attending the EU-ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference and the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting. In a strong statement, Kallas emphasized the importance of EU-ASEAN cooperation in the face of global instability, describing
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European Union president Ursula von der Leyen and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a "political agreement" on a comprehensive free trade deal on Sunday, marking a significant step forward in their discussions. The agreement, which will be formally concluded in September, is expected to boost trade and investment
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The European Union is anticipating a letter from US President Donald Trump detailing planned tariffs on its largest trade partner, following months of challenging trade negotiations. Initially hoping for a comprehensive zero-for-zero tariff agreement, the EU is now focusing on securing an interim deal. Meanwhile, the US has imposed tariffs
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The European Union and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have strengthened their partnership, advancing new investment projects in port and water infrastructure under the EU's Global Gateway strategy. The partnership aims to modernize the Rabaul port, expand access to safe water, and create jobs, while also promoting trade, climate
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a new advisory agreement with six Greek municipalities to support the design and implementation of local investment strategies aligned with their climate neutrality and smart city objectives. Under the agreement, EIB Advisory will provide tailored support to help cities prepare and implement sustainable
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Leaders from the European Union, international organizations, and Ukraine gathered at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome to commit to a significant amount of financial aid to help the war-torn country rebuild. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that participants had pledged over 10 billion euros ($11.7 billion)
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European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the importance of respecting and confronting the truth about the Srebrenica genocide, stating that denying such horrors poisons the future and that it is the duty of all to prevent similar crimes from happening again. He expressed solidarity with the loved ones of those
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Air France-KLM has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to prepare for the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL), a voluntary environmental labelling scheme for the estimation of the environmental performance of flights. The airline group will work closely with EASA experts to
