European Union

Senate GOP leaders will not block Trump’s tariffs

Mar 13, 2018 02:43

While Republicans have abstained from blocking US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she hopes the EU would be exempted from US tariffs, however, stating that the EU must be ready to respond if not exempted.
EU extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine conflict

Mar 12, 2018 14:56

The European Union on Monday extended by a further six months sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian officials over their suspected involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
France says wants to be India’s gateway to EU, replacing Britain

Mar 10, 2018 15:15

French President Emmanuel Macron says his country wants to replace Britain as India’s gateway to Europe.
Russia says Iran to become EEU member in May

Mar 10, 2018 14:17

Russia says Iran could join an emerging economic bloc that it leads as early as May in a move that could eventually help both nations dodge the impacts of US-led economic sanctions they face.
In warning to US, France says all sides will lose in trade war

Mar 10, 2018 10:58

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned his US counterpart Donald Trump against the implementation of planned tariffs on European steel and aluminum, saying that the controversial measure could provoke a mutually destructive “trade war.”
EU warns of retaliation against Trump's metal tariffs

Mar 09, 2018 14:51

The European Union is prepared to retaliate against US President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs but still seeks talks with the United States over the decision to settle the dispute, a senior EU official says.
EU says ready for ‘stupid’ trade war with US

Mar 08, 2018 03:26

The European Union says it's ready to retaliate against the US over President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum — with counter-measures against iconic US products like Harley Davidson motorcycles and Levi's jeans.
Europe must pressure US to comply with Iran nuclear deal: Zarif

Mar 05, 2018 15:13

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Europe must pressure the United States to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear agreement amid Washington's threat to pull out of it.
European rights body urges Greece to do more to fight corruption

Mar 01, 2018 14:28

The Council of Europe, a 47-nation human rights body based in Strasbourg, France, has called on Greece to do more in terms of fighting corruption among politicians and state officials.
Northern Ireland could stay in customs union: EU

Feb 28, 2018 15:01

The EU said on Wednesday that British-ruled Northern Ireland could stay part of a customs union with the bloc after Brexit if a better solution is not found.