Raging wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 250,000 people and forced governments to request emergency European Union assistance. High temperatures, a prolonged heatwave, … Read more
The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) warned on July 25, 2026, that Pakistan’s preferential trade access to the European Union (EU) is at risk. The party claims … Read more
Donald Trump threatened the European Union with significant tariffs and a trade investigation after the EU fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for antitrust violations, accusing … Read more
Over 20,000 people were evacuated from southwest France as wildfires raged near the tourist town of Lège Cap-Ferret, with the European Union deploying water-bombing aircraft to … Read more
The European Union’s top court upheld a record €4.125 billion ($4.67 billion) antitrust fine against Google on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The ruling dismisses appeals from … Read more
Starting September 27, 2026, businesses operating within the European Union must adhere to the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) Directive. This new legislative framework … Read more
France became the first European Union country to ban social media for children under 15 on July 21, 2026, after both chambers of parliament approved the … Read more
The European Union’s strategic effort to decouple its economy from Russian energy has hit a paradoxical snag. Despite a high-profile vow to end all imports of … Read more
Internal friction within the Irish government has come to light over the nomination of former Fine Gael minister Phil Hogan for a top leadership role at … Read more
China has warned the European Union that its “Made in Europe” plan—a key component of Brussels’ strategy to bolster industrial competitiveness—could provoke retaliatory measures if implemented … Read more
The European Union approved a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan package for Ukraine on Thursday, ending months of deadlock after Hungary and Slovakia lifted their vetoes … Read more
British students will regain the opportunity to study and work across the European Union starting in 2027, following a formal agreement to bring the United Kingdom … Read more