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Europe loses its importance in Iran’s nuclear talks
(MENAFN) Europe continues to speak as if it holds global influence, but its actions suggest otherwise—especially in the context of the Iran nuclear negotiations. The latest talks in Istanbul between Iran and the E3 countries (the UK, France, and...

EU 2040 climate target deal “major challenge”, focus on Eastern Europe – German env min
It will require a great deal of effort to win over the majority of EU member states by September to agree on a 2040 climate target for the bloc, as well as find unanimity for the union’s 2035 target required under the Paris Agreement, said German...

Europe slams Trump trade deal as humiliating concession
As Trump celebrates a major geopolitical win, European opposition parties accuse Brussels of economic surrender and undermining EU sovereignty. A newly sealed trade agreement between the United States and the European Union has triggered a wave of...

EU–US trade deal sparks outrage as 15% tariff hits European exports
A new transatlantic trade deal has triggered political uproar after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed a flat 15% tariff on EU exports to the United States. While framed as a strategic necessity to avoid harsher sanctions...

EU: South Sudanese vulnerable to human trafficking due to conflict and poverty
The legacies of conflict, displacement, and poverty have made communities across South Sudan more vulnerable to human trafficking, according to the European Union (EU). Speaking at an event marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons...

European champions England to take on China at Wembley in November
The match on November 29 will pit the Euro 2025 winners against the Asian champions as China prepare to defend their continental crown in March next year. The Lionesses retained their European title with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory...

EU bid to suspend Israel from startup funding falls short of majority
A European Union proposal to suspend Israel from a research funding program for startups failed to garner the necessary support for passage Tuesday after Germany and Italy balked. The proposal, announced Monday, would partially suspend Israel’s...
EU Courts Turkey As It Overlooks Istanbul Mayor Arrest, Opposition Crackdown
Via Middle East Eye When Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained in February on charges of corruption, European officials were stunned. Imamoglu, widely regarded as the most important contender against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,...
Europe primed for a firmer open ahead of data, earnings & Fed - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will see US President Trump regarding the China tariff pause on Wednesday and some technical details remain on the China tariff pause, while the China tariff extension decision will be up to Trump and if he...

Europe's AI crackdown starts this week and Big Tech isn't happy
It is a little more than four years since the European Union first proposed legislation to govern tech companies that build AI systems and how users deploy them. A lot has changed since then. In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, which – as...

Europe’s deadly border theatre is back
On July 10, Thanos Plevris, the Greek minister for migration, announced new legislation that would effectively deny asylum to those who reach the Greek shores following a treacherous journey through the Mediterranean from Africa. “Greece will not...

EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm
NEW YORK — The European Union and Arab League, as well as several other countries, including Britain and Canada, voiced their commitment to revive the two-state solution in a bid to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza. High-level representatives...

EU fails to agree Israeli suspension from research fund over Gaza
BRUSSELS — A European Commission proposal to deny Israel partial access to the EU's €95 billion Horizon Europe research fund failed to garner the necessary qualified majority support when EU ambassadors met in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss the...

From Old Identity to New Beginnings: Legal Name and Citizenship Change Explained
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Around the world, a growing number of people are seeking a fresh start—not through evasion or concealment, but through the legal systems that govern identity, nationality, and citizenship. Whether the catalyst is...

Europe’s Ethical AI Strategy Outpaces US Giants in Efficiency
In the high-stakes world of artificial intelligence, where American giants like OpenAI and Google pour billions into building ever-larger models, a quieter revolution is unfolding across Europe. Startups and researchers here are carving out niches...

Greece pushes back 19 irregular migrants to Türkiye
The Turkish Coast Guard Command rescued 19 irregular migrants from certain death in the Aegean Sea after their Greek counterparts reportedly pushed them back into Turkish territorial waters late Tuesday. Irregular migrants from Somalia, Yemen,...

Some American Jews whose families fled Nazis are now seeking German citizenship. Here's why
Since Germany expanded its citizenship laws to allow more descendants of Jews who fled Nazi persecution to apply, interest has surged. While some applicants cite practical benefits like easier travel within the European Union, others point to...

Ukraine has to restore independence of anti-corruption infrastructure and reform to return EU’s trust and financing, experts say
The decision of the Ukrainian parliament – and then President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – to de-facto destroy the independence of anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine drew outrage from people and deeply concerned the EU. Zelenskyy and MPs have...

White House representative claims EU ‘bent at the knee’ before Trump
(MENAFN) A senior White House official has claimed that the European Union essentially "bent at the knee" to U.S. President Donald Trump after agreeing to a major trade agreement that heavily favors Washington. The deal, finalized Sunday during a...

Major National Lottery overhaul disruption as systems go offline over weekend
National Lottery enthusiasts will find themselves unable to purchase tickets or collect winnings from this Saturday evening through to Monday morning owing to a substantial system overhaul. Allwyn, which operates the National Lottery, has today...