Tag: European Union

Venezuela Rejects Inclusion on European Union “High-Risk” List: Sovereignty and Dignity Against European Tutelage
The Venezuelan government condemns the European Union’s decision to label the country as “high risk,” denouncing European double standards and defending national sovereignty and dignity against new interference attempts. ‘Return to the Homeland’ Plan Brings 141 Migrants Back to Venezuela In a new episode of diplomatic aggression, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has categorically rejected […]
June 10, 2025

Trump’s Tariff Hikes Deal Blow to EU Metals Industry
European producers have warned that high tariffs will exacerbate existing economic pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent took effect on Wednesday, escalating a trade dispute that threatens to further weaken the EU’s metals sector and disrupt downstream manufacturing across the bloc. RELATED: Mexico Calls […]
June 6, 2025

Negotiations With EU on Reciprocal Tariff Advancing Quickly: Greer
However, Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum risks undermining recent progress. On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that the negotiations between his country and the European Union (EU) on a settlement of a tense tariff spat were “advancing quickly.” RELATED: Federal Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump’s Tariffs: A Blow to U.S. […]
June 5, 2025

EU Preparing 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Von Der Leyen
The measures will include restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure, and curbs on banking sector. On Monday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the European Union (EU) is preparing its 18th package of “hard-biting” sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues. RELATED: Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran Sign Cybersecurity Agreement The measures will include restrictions […]
June 2, 2025

European Union and the United Arab Emirates Launch Free Trade Talks
This initiative aims to expand further the EU’s global trade network, which currently comprises 44 agreements. On Wednesday, the European Commission confirmed that the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a potential breakthrough towards the EU’s first comprehensive trade deal […]
May 29, 2025

EU Approves 11 New Military Cooperation Projects Under PESCO Framework
The European Union ministers also approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro arms fund. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved 11 new military cooperation projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative, which includes 26 member states. RELATED: European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia This marks the sixth round of […]
May 27, 2025

European Union Approves 17th Sanction Package Against Russia
The new sanctions target the ‘Shadow Fleet’ and energy revenues. On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting 189 vessels of the “Shadow Fleet” that help circumvent restrictions on Russian oil. RELATED: United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections […]
May 20, 2025

US Attempts to Sneak EU into Ukraine Negotiations, but Russia Blocks Western Interference
Moscow confirms readiness to negotiate with Kyiv in Istanbul, while the US and European Union pressure to prolong the conflict and exclude Russia from impartial dialogue. Related: Russia To Address Political and Technical Issues at the Istanbul Meeting Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian delegation will wait for Ukrainian representatives for the negotiations […]
May 14, 2025

Thousands Demonstrate in Brussels Demanding the End of Genocide in Palestine
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated this Sunday in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, to call for a ceasefire in Palestine, in a mobilization called under the slogan “Stop Genocide. RELATED: Death Toll in Gaza Rise to 52,810, Genocide Does Not Cease Between 20,000 and 80,000 people, according to the police […]
May 11, 2025

EU Plan to Halt Russian Energy Imports Is an Economic Suicide: Slovak PM Fico
The EU would stop signing new contracts for Russian gas and terminate all existing spot market deals by the end of 2025. On Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blamed the European Commission’s proposal to completely halt energy imports from Russia, calling the plan unacceptable in its current form. RELATED: Xi Jinping Visits Russia: China-Russia […]