World Aug 14 Trump’s nod to Europe on a future peace force for Ukraine vastly improves its chances of success By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Jul 15 EU asks for more info from Israel on new deal to ramp up humanitarian aid to Gaza Ministers will also discuss Iran's nuclear program, tensions in Georgia and Moldova and new sanctions on Russia as the EU prepares its 18th sanctions package. By Associated Press
World Jul 08 Europe must strengthen defense within 5 years amid Russian threats, Frederiksen warns Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Russia could pose a security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade and that defense industries in Europe and Ukraine must be ramped up. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
Politics May 26 EU trade negotiator says he’s had ‘good calls’ with U.S. after Trump extends tariff deadline The European Union's chief trade negotiator said Monday the EU was “fully committed” to reaching a trade deal by a July 9 deadline, after Trump agreed to delay his threatened 50% tariff — or import tax — on European goods. By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Jun 10 Here are the main takeaways after the far right’s surprising EU election wins The party of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which has neo-fascist roots, won more than 28 percent of the national vote for the EU assembly, which would make it a key player in forming future alliances. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
Dec 20 EU officials hail a major migration deal after years of stagnant talks. But critics worry about the rights of asylum-seekers By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Critics say the deal will weaken the rights of asylum-seekers and encourage dubious deals with countries that people leave to get to Europe. Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 1:07 News Wrap: Deadly earthquake strikes northwestern Nepal In our news wrap Saturday, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake in a remote area of Nepal killed at least 157 people, and the president of the European Commission met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s path to join the… Continue watching
Aug 21 Greek PM Mitsotakis pledges to continue support for Ukraine during Zelenskyy meeting By Associated Press Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to keep up military support for Ukraine for as long as it takes during talks in Athens with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading
Jul 19 Five European countries will extend ban on Ukraine’s grain By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press The declaration said they support continuing to allow Ukraine’s grain to move through their borders by road, rail and river to destinations where it is needed but will keep the import ban to their countries through 2023. Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukraine war division aggravates EU-Latin American summit parties By Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union and Latin American leaders have concluded a summit that was supposed to be a love-in after eight years of separation, but instead ended with aggravation over the failure to unanimously support even a bland statement on Russia’s invasion… Continue reading