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Hungary's Tisza Party breaks ranks with EPP in bid to counter Brussels puppet claims

Hungary's Tisza Party has defied the EPP group's stance three times in a month, drawing sanctions and internal concern, but ahead of Hungary's April elections, taking a stand could help counter Viktor Orbán's claims the party serves Brussels and not the national interest.

Euronews

Should the EU speak directly with Putin? Leaders agree to disagree – for now

The idea of re-engaging with the Kremlin as part of the peace talks to end the war in Ukraine has sharply split EU countries, with some calling for a special envoy and others insisting that Russia make concessions first.

Euronews

EU commission proposes further sanctions on Russian oil trade and financial services

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should ban maritime services aiding Russia in shipping oil and target its financial and trade sectors with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine

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EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia's oil sales, with full ban on services

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the "shadow fleet", banking, cryptocurrency and metals.

Euronews

The EU-India agreement is huge – and it illustrates the changing role of trade in a fractured world order

The recently concluded EU-India free trade agreement is notable for the huge scale and ambition of the deal. Labelled the “mother of all deals” by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, it comes as India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

The Conversation

Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal

The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023.

Euronews

Newsletter: Ukraine peace talks resume as Macron signals groundwork for talks with Putin

Also in this newsletter: EU and Australia close in on free trade deal, why the digital euro is at a gridlock, and the EU and UK look set to tighten ties.

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Von der Leyen convenes seminar to address competitiveness and 'frustrations'

Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.

Euronews

What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

Euronews

EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

Euronews

The Guardian view on the EU’s answer to Trump: trade without threats

Editorial: Europe’s India and Vietnam deals signal a historic shift away from coercion towards cooperation that respects developing countries’ sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

Podcast: Chocolate, wine, whiskey - the ingredients of the EU-India trade deal

The deal was signed after nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations between Brussels and New Delhi.

Euronews

Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

AAP

Europe's 'India bet' is finally real, and it is bigger than trade

After years of faltering talks, the EU and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that goes far beyond tariffs. In an era of weaponised interdependence, it signals a new geoeconomic logic: openness on negotiated, strategic terms, writes Daniela Schwarzer in an opinion article for Euroviews.

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The Guardian - UK

The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal

The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur

The Conversation

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump was too distracted playing emperor. Meanwhile, the EU and India just sealed a deal he never saw coming

Of late, Donald Trump has been trying too hard to live upto his dictator title by proposing to annex one country after another. In the first week of January, Trump’s military, under his orders, effectively abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on narcoterrorism charges. Following this, he has sometimes subtly and…

Euronews

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness, Costa tells Euronews

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

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EU to Open First Gateway Office in India to Ease Hiring of Indian Talent

If working or studying in Europe has ever felt confusing or paperwork-heavy for Indians, that may soon change. The European Union (EU) has announced that it will open its first Gateway Office in India, a move designed to make it easier for Indian students and professionals to find opportunities and…

The Independent UK

India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement

India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties

The Guardian - UK

‘Mother of all deals’: EU and India sign free trade agreement

Tariffs cut to zero for many industrial products, including iron and steel, plastics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals

The Guardian - UK

EU-India deal ‘accelerated’ over past six months amid Trump’s tariff threats – Europe live

Wide-ranging deal will cut tariffs to zero over seven years as Modi hails ‘largest free trade agreement’ in India’s history

The Independent UK

India and EU agree landmark trade deal after almost two decades of talks

Agreement removes almost all trade barriers for bloc of 2bn people representing a quarter of global economy

Radio France Internationale

EU and India seal 'mother of all trade deals' as leaders meet in New Delhi

European Union leaders have signed a landmark free trade deal and security partnership with India during a summit on Tuesday, wrapping up nearly two decades of negotiations.

Euronews

EU plans investment conference in Jordan in April

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Amman as the EU attempts to use economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in stable areas of the Middle East.

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