European Union
EU Imposes Sanctions on Individuals, Entities for Destabilizing Moldova
The European Union(EU)n has imposed sanctions on seven individuals and three entities for their role in destabilizing Moldova’s democracy. The sanctions, which include asset freezes and travel bans, target those accused of engaging in vote-buying and political bribery linked to the country’s 2024 presidential election and referendum on EU accession. The European Council stated that […]
EU Warns Trump’s 30% Tariffs Could Wipe Out Transatlantic Trade
The European Union(EU) has cautioned that transatlantic trade could be “effectively wiped out” if the United States imposes a 30% tariff on goods imported from the bloc, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Maroš Šefčovič, the EU’s trade commissioner, emphasized that such a tariff would have a prohibitive effect on trade, making it “almost impossible” […]
EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Amid Trade Deal
The European Union has delayed retaliatory tariffs on exports from the United States as officials scramble to reach a trade deal with Washington ahead of US President Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday that the bloc would extend its suspension of countermeasures as it continued negotiations […]
EU and Mexico Criticize Trump’s Proposed 30% Tariff
The European Union(EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on their imports from August 1. Mexico criticized the move as an “unfair deal” and insisted its sovereignty is non-negotiable. EU’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen, threatened to take “proportionate countermeasures” if needed, while emphasizing the EU’s […]
US Goes Tough on EU and Mexico, Imposes 30% Tariffs
United States(US) President Donald Trump has imposed a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, effective August 1, 2025. The decision comes after weeks of negotiations between the US and its major trading partners failed to yield a comprehensive trade deal. Trump announced the new tariffs in separate letters to European Commission […]
China Denies Allegations of Illegally Collecting User Data Probe
The Chinese government has firmly denied allegations that it requires companies to illegally collect and store users’ personal information(data), following an investigation by an Irish regulator into Chinese social media giant TikTok. “The Chinese government attaches great importance to and protects data privacy and security in accordance with the law,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning […]
Putin Confirms He Wants All of Ukraine as EU Pledges Military Aids
European countries have pledged to increase their military aid to Ukraine, bridging the gap left by the US aid freeze. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced that European allies and Canada have committed $35 billion in military support to Ukraine this year, with some estimates suggesting the figure could reach $40 billion. This development comes as […]
EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Sanctions, Tariffs, and Middle East
The heads of the European Union’s(EU) 27 member nations gathered in Brussels to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia, ways to prevent painful new United States tariffs, and how to make their voices heard in the Middle East conflicts. Most leaders arrived at the event after a brief but intense NATO summit, where they pledged a […]
EU Squeezes Russia Financially to Reach ‘Peace Through Strength’
The European Commission(EU) has proposed a plan to phase out all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, as part of its efforts to put more pressure on Russia to secure a real ceasefire and end the war in Ukraine. According to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, “To achieve peace through strength, we […]
EU Imposes Harsh Sanctions on Russia
The European Union has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, marking the 18th round since the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that these sanctions are necessary because “strength is the only language that Russia will understand.” Von der Leyen emphasized that despite diplomatic […]