European Union

EU vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia, confirms all 24 crew on board are safe

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region.

EU agrees on new emissions targets ahead of COP30 climate summit in Brazil

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Environmentalists criticized the deal for provisions that will allow the EU to buy carbon credits from less-developed countries, effectively outsourcing the bloc's obligations.

President of Lithuania says Russian military planes violated country's airspace

By Associated Press

Russian military planes briefly violated Lithuania’s airspace Thursday evening, the Lithuanian president said, condemning what he called a blatant breach of the territorial integrity of his European Union and NATO-member country.

The EU and Egypt's first-ever summit will focus on economic ties, migration and Gaza

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

Egypt and the European Union will hold their first summit on Wednesday in Brussels where leaders will discuss security, trade and migration as well as stability in Gaza.

Ukraine and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling and reject land concessions for peace

By Associated Press

Trump recently shifted his stance, suggesting Ukraine and Russia halt their conflict where it stands.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives two more no confidence votes

By Associated Press

The European Union’s top official comfortably survived on Thursday two more votes of no confidence, as an overwhelming number of EU lawmakers rejected censure motions against her.

Greenland's leader urges EU to invest in its mineral resources and renewable energy

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has thanked the European Union for being a "trusted friend" and urged investment in Greenland's resources.

EU offers farmers protections as it seeks support for deal with Mercosur trade alliance

By Sam McNeil, Associated Press

The European Union has unveiled proposals to protect farmers from being undercut by imports from South America.

European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Europe must take a more aggressive approach with Russia by shooting down drones that enter European airspace and boarding shadow fleet ships illicitly transporting oil to deprive Moscow of war revenue, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.

European Commission president says they'll sanction Russian export of liquefied natural gas

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

“It is time to turn off the tap” on LNG, von der Leyen said in a video statement outlining her commission's new sanctions proposals. They must be endorsed by the 27 EU countries before they can enter force.