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China to allow visa-free entry to citizens from 6 more European countries
Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg are the latest European countries to benefit from the visa-free policy.
Brussels warns of water conflict danger in EU
Von der Leyen’s German party still wants to kill EU combustion engine ban
‘Dumbest eco terrorists on earth’: Elon Musk blasts left-wing group which attacked German Tesla plant
By the numbers: How conflict in the Red Sea disrupts global trade
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vow to keep attacking British shipping
EU anti-fraud office probes €200M loan to Budapest Airport
UK considers probe of Chinese EV subsidies
A British investigation would follow the launch of a similar probe by the EU last October.
Border anger undermines Polish-Ukrainian alliance
Farmers are blocking road crossings into Ukraine complaining about unfair competition.
Houthi attack on fertilizer ship risks ‘environmental disaster,’ US says
The attacked ship’s cargo of fertilizer could spill into the Red Sea, U.S. defense officials warned.
The West tried to crush Russia’s economy. Why hasn’t it worked?
From an unenforced oil price cap to rogue countries teaming up, Moscow is exploiting the West’s weaknesses.
EU conservatives bend to von der Leyen, ditching car ban fight in draft manifesto
The shift is a win for European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, who championed the landmark green policy even as some political allies opposed it.
Bears, cars and angry farmers fuel green backlash
A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe.
Zelenskyy calls for urgent talks to end Polish border crisis
Excessive and unfair politicization threatens to squander common achievements, Ukraine president says.
UK’s Kemi Badenoch challenged over Canada trade claims
The government says discussions with Canada are continuing.
5 ways the EU could help end the war in Ukraine
Draining Putin’s coffers is possible — if Brussels really wants to.
EU Commission wants anti-drone defenses at Brussels HQ
Unmanned aircraft represent a security threat, officials say.
Polish protests test Donald Tusk’s support for Ukraine
Farm strife is making it hard for Polish PM to appease all the people, all the time.
Houthis damage British cargo ship in new attack
The Iran-backed militants claim to have also shot down an American drone.
Chinese train maker is first EU target under strict new subsidy rules
The European Commission is checking whether a CRRC unit was boosted by Chinese subsidies that allowed it to unfairly undercut rivals.
EU countries demand 10 extra years to meet air pollution targets
Countries’ insistence on more flexibility sparks row with Parliament.
Why you won’t fly in an air taxi at the Paris Olympics
With five months to go before the Olympic flame is lit, the regulatory path is still far from the finishing line
EU delivers nothingburger to Uber and Deliveroo workers
Law to determine whether riders and drivers are employees or contractors falls short of its mark.
Macron completes painstaking reshuffle with EU affairs, health, energy appointments
It took one month for Emmanuel Macron to complete the government reshuffle (and alienate key allies).
EU legislators strike deal on watered-down gig work rules
Final agreement on platform work nixes Commmission proposal for EU-wide criteria for determining workers’ status.
Paris to SUVs: Get off my streets!
Paris referendum signals danger for SUV owners and the car industry.
EU calls for 90 percent emissions cut by 2040
The EU executive’s recommendation comes as the bloc’s green policies are facing a growing backlash.
‘We agree to disagree’: German, French leaders clash over Mercosur deal
Olaf Scholz and Gabriel Attal hold very different views on the future of the EU’s landmark trade agreement.
Greens pick veteran MEP duo to lead EU campaign
MEPs Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout received strong support from party members.
EU plans ‘purely defensive’ Red Sea mission
‘Our purpose is not to conduct any kind of attack,’ EU foreign policy chief says.
Yemen: US and EU ignored our warnings about Houthis to court Iran for nuclear deal
Foreign minister argues U.S. and EU turned a blind eye to Tehran’s campaign to build up proxies with ballistic missile capabilities.


