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EU flags stronger partnership with South Africa with €4.7bn investment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €4.7 billion investment package for South Africa, on her visit to the country for the EU-South Africa summit, with the country's President Ramaphosa welcoming consolidated cooperation.

Radio France Internationale

EU Backtracks After Trump Threatens 200 Percent Booze Tariff: 'Open For Negotiations'

The European Union is ready to negotiate with the United States over escalating tariffs between the two economic superpowers, European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday.

International Business Times

Your New Harley Is About To Get More Expensive If You Live In Europe

[UPDATE March 13, 2025: The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) issued a call to exclude the entire motorcycle category from the trade war. ACEM Secretary General said, "Whilst we recognize the need for a balanced response to trade disputes, motorcycles should not become collateral damage in broader trade conflicts.…

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EU Hits Back Hard At Trump Tariffs To Force Dialogue

The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.

International Business Times

Trump tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminium come into effect globally as Europe says it will retaliate – as it happened

Brussels countermeasures to target €26bn of US goods from April while UK takes ‘pragmatic’ approach; US tariffs cover wide range of household goods such as tin foil

The Guardian - AU

EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics

European Commission draft includes orders for people to leave EU entirely and ‘return hubs’ to hold them outside bloc

The Guardian - UK

EU chief says member countries must use a new defense loan to buy European, not American

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says EU countries must purchase military equipment made in Europe under a new loan plan meant to help the continent provide for its own security

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The Guardian view on Ursula von der Leyen’s first 100 days: the steepest of learning curves

Editorial: The European Commission president has had a tumultuous beginning to her second term. Going forward, she should channel the spirit of Jacques Delors

The Guardian - UK

EU Chief Sees US As 'Allies' Despite 'Differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

International Business Times

Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed – as it happened

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social media

The Guardian - UK

‘Watershed moment’: EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending

Leaders endorse Ursula von der Leyen proposal as French president calls Vladimir Putin ‘an imperialist who seeks to rewrite history’

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders open emergency talks on defense and Ukraine aid as US support wanes

European Union leaders are holding emergency summit talks to beef up their own military defenses and make sure Ukraine will still be properly protected by its allies

The Independent UK

Fact check: Around a third of EU and EU countries’ support for Ukraine is loans

Around a third of overall EU and EU member state support for Ukraine is in the form of loans, but these are heavily subsidised.

Evening Standard

EU weighs $841bn ‘rearm’ Europe plan to counter possible US disengagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns against ‘a clear and present danger’ before Europe.

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Fortune

Europe announces unprecedented $840 billion rearmament plan to tackle ‘grave' threats, sending defense giants BAE and Thales soaring

“We are living in the most momentous and dangerous of times. I do not need to describe the grave nature of the threats that we face,” said Ursula von der Leyen.

The Independent UK

Global leaders leap to Zelensky’s defence after White House row with Trump

German chancellor and French president among those standing by Kyiv, as European vice-president vows to step up backing for Zelensky

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India And EU To Finalize Free Trade Agreement

India and the EU plan to finalize a significant free trade agreement by year-end, boosting trade and strategic ties between the two entities.

The Independent UK

European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long pending free trade agreement done this year

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India, EU hold bilateral cluster meeting, discuss connectivity, IMEC, security

India and the EU held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday and discussions focused on connectivity, IMEC, green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, Meditteranean and the expansion of the European Union. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

EU to react ‘firmly’ on tariffs after Trump says bloc was created to ‘screw' US

The European Commission said it would will react "firmly and immediately" against what it would consider “unjustified" barriers to free trade after US President Donald Trump said he would announce a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on European imports.

The Guardian - UK

EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transition

Al Jazeera

Ukraine marks invasion’s 3rd anniversary with support mired in uncertainty

European leaders visit Kyiv as questions swirl over future of US backing for Ukraine under President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK

EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act

Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’

Radio France Internationale

Europe scrambles to boost defence as US wavers on Ukraine support

The EU is urging member states to ramp up arms production – including air defence, missiles, and at least 1.5 million artillery shells – as European leaders contend with Washington's shifting stance on Ukraine.

Evening Standard

How lobbying Charles saw himself as a ‘meddler’ before he became King

As the Prince of Wales, Charles faced criticism for his frequent letters to government ministers.

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