European Union

Europe leaders unanimously reject Trump's call to Russia's return to G7: France

Jun 09, 2018 12:23

European members of the G7 industrial nations have unanimously rejected a call by US President Donald Trump for Russia’s readmission to the group.
UK economy set to lag EU, US again as Brexit approaches: Report

Jun 08, 2018 02:23

Britain’s economic growth is set to fall behind other developed economies again this year as it nears its exit from the European Union, according to new forecasts from a UK business organization.
Remaining signatories to Iran nuclear deal meet behind closed doors in Tehran

Jun 07, 2018 13:28

Experts from the six remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement have gathered in Tehran for their second meeting since the United States chose to unilaterally leave the multilateral accord.
Far-right AfD urges tighter rules for eurozone to prevent more pressure on German taxpayers

Jun 07, 2018 13:24

The far-right opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has filed a parliamentary motion, urging Chancellor Angela Merkel to adopt a tougher line in dealing with proposed reforms in the eurozone to prevent the group from becoming a union with shared liabilities.
EU adopts updated law to protect Iran’s nuclear deal, European firms from US sanctions

Jun 07, 2018 01:28

The European Commission has adopted an update of a law that would order EU firms not to comply with US sanctions on Iran, a move aimed at countering the possible effects of the bans on European companies wanting to invest in Iran after Washington's exit from the Iran nuclear deal, or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
EU ready to impose tariffs on US imports as of July

Jun 06, 2018 11:34

The European Union will be ready as of July to implement a series of tariffs it seeks to impose on imports from the United States to compensate Washington’s own duties on European metal export.
EU wants firms exempt from US sanctions on Iran

Jun 06, 2018 11:02

Major European powers as well as the European Union have written a letter to the United States, urging Washington not to go ahead with its planned “secondary sanctions” against European firms doing business in Iran.
EU firms taking cue from US for Iran trade than own governments

Jun 06, 2018 08:55

Italian oil major Eni says it will not seek a waiver from the returning US sanctions on Iran because it has no outstanding interests exposed to possible American penalties.
EU sues US at WTO over "illegal" tariffs

Jun 02, 2018 10:21

The European Union has filed a complaint against the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the administration of President Donald Trump announced huge tariffs on EU aluminum and steel products - a move that the Union has already criticized as illegal.
Anti-EU government takes power in Italy

Jun 01, 2018 14:15

Italy’s anti-EU populist government has been sworn in after months of political turmoil, averting new snap elections.