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China EU trade talks head to Brussels amid deficit focus
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China and EU trade chiefs set for Brussels talks

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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Brussels on Monday, June 29, for talks with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commission said. The meeting places China EU trade relations back at the center...
EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles
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EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

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BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion engine vehicles after sustained pressure from automakers and several member states, marking a significant policy adjustment in...
Egypt to receive major EU financial assistance for reform efforts
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Egypt to receive major EU financial assistance for reform efforts

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The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4 billion and €500 million respectively. The approvals were granted during...
European Commission sues Austria and six states over NPL Directive
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European Commission sues Austria and six states over NPL Directive

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The European Commission has initiated legal action against Austria and six other EU member states at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over their failure to implement the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive within the...
EU considers countermeasures if US imposes new trade tariffs
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EU considers countermeasures if US imposes new trade tariffs

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The European Commission has requested further clarification regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of imminent tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from European Union countries. The Commission stated that it would not issue an...
Poland loses EU court case over judicial reform penalties
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Poland loses EU court case over judicial reform penalties

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The European Union's General Court has dismissed Poland’s legal complaints regarding €320 million ($333 million) in fines imposed by the EU in 2022 and 2023 over a dispute concerning judicial reforms. The ruling, announced on...
EU relocates defence summit venue to Brussels for security reasons
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EU relocates defence summit venue to Brussels for security reasons

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The European Union has relocated its upcoming informal defence summit from Limont Castle in Liege to the Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security considerations. The meeting, scheduled for 3 February, marks the first European summit...
Rutte takes over as NATO Secretary-General after Stoltenberg
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Rutte takes over as NATO Secretary-General after Stoltenberg

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after a handover ceremony at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on...