Politics Dec 24 U.S. bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
World Dec 18 EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur amid farmer protests The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail the pact, seen by its backers as an important geopolitical move for both continents. By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Dec 17 At high-stakes summit, EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine At a summit starting on Thursday, many European Union leaders will press for tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets held in Europe to be used to meet Ukraine’s economic and military needs for the next two years. By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Dec 16 EU plans to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry seeks flexibility The EU's commission is responding to appeals from carmakers for a more flexible approach. The new limit still needs approval by the EU parliament and member governments. By David McHugh, Associated Press
World Dec 10 EU enlargement chief says Ukraine's membership 'inevitable' despite Hungary's objections Ukraine hopes to join the bloc by the end of the decade and remains frustrated that its path to NATO membership looks uncertain. By Derek Gatopoulos, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press
Dec 10 European leaders consider weakening longstanding migrant protections By Sam McNeil, Renata Brito, Associated Press The consensus coalesced Wednesday as mainstream political parties across Europe have adopted tougher migration policies as a way to blunt the momentum of far-right politicians exploiting discontent over immigration. Continue reading
Dec 05 EU fines Elon Musk's X 120 million euros for breaching bloc's social media law By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Services Act, also known as the DSA. Continue reading
Dec 03 Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with U.S. envoys stall By Lorne Cook, Illia Novikov, Associated Press The Russian leader “should end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace,” said U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Continue reading
Nov 19 EU rolls out plan to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations. Continue reading
Nov 16 Finland's president warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine, urges Europe to hold its nerve By Emma Burrows, Associated Press A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Continue reading