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European leaders gather to address energy crisis amid rising concerns

European leaders convened this week to strategize a path forward on the continent’s escalating energy crisis, as soaring prices and dwindling supplies continue to pressure both households and industries. The summit, held in Brussels, brought together heads of state from across the European Union......

European council President criticizes Israel’s Gaza plan, Urges consequences for EU-Israel relations

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, strongly criticized Israel's plan for Gaza on Friday, warning that “such a decision” must have “consequences” for relations between the European Union and Israel. Costa, who leads the institution uniting the 27 heads of......

EU-US trade deal averts tariff crisis but sparks mixed reactions

The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement aimed at avoiding severe tariffs on European goods. While the deal has been praised for preventing a transatlantic trade war, it has also drawn sharp criticism from some European leaders and industries. Key terms of the agreement The......

Spanish PM supports EU-US trade deal but expresses reservations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday his conditional support for the recently concluded European Union trade deal with the United States, though he admitted doing so “without any enthusiasm.” The agreement, brokered on Sunday by US President Donald Trump and European......

EU and Mexico leaders condemn Trump's 30% tariffs, call for unity and negotiation

European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico. While expressing disappointment at the move, both parties emphasized the importance of dialogue and unity in avoiding......

Morocco's key role in Europe's migration strategy

In a letter addressed to EU heads of state and government dated June 23, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized Morocco’s essential contribution to the European Union’s external migration strategy. The six-page document provides an overview of current and upcoming......

Ursula von der Leyen calls for a new Pax Europaea on security

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed the creation of a new “Pax Europaea” in the realm of security, envisioning a more autonomous and united Europe. She made this appeal during the Charlemagne Prize ceremony in Aachen, where she was honored for her efforts in maintaining......

Markets rebound as Trump eases EU tariff threats

U.S. stock futures surged early Tuesday, signaling a sharp rebound from last week’s market decline. The S&P 500 rose about 1.4%, Nasdaq futures jumped 1.5%, and the Dow climbed more than 1%. The primary driver behind this rally was President Donald Trump’s announcement to postpone a planned......

EU and US Seek Urgent Trade Deal as Trump Delays Tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that she had a productive phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to a temporary postponement of proposed tariffs on EU imports. Trump had recently threatened a 50% tariff on all goods coming from the European......