EU pauses retaliatory tariffs against US to ‘give negotiations a chance’
The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes. Read More
Defence ministers from ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine meet, once again without the US
European countries are wary of deploying troops on Ukraine as part of a reassurance force without a US backstop. Read More
Von der Leyen welcomes Trump’s tariff pause and offers again ‘zero-for-zero’ deal
The European Commission will examine Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily pause his sweeping tariffs before taking further steps. Read More
EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho to put EU integrity under spotlight | Radio Schuman
In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjino explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight. Read More
These Catholic women in France are striking for greater equality and influence within the Church
To highlight the importance of women’s role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent. Read More
Have Belgian troops been deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Belgium has denied claims that it has sent troops to engage rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid a diplomatic spat between Belgium and Rwanda.…
Under fire at home, Serbian President Vučić gets quiet but strategic support from France
Aleksandar Vučić’s visit comes amid unprecedented nationwide protests against his government. Read More
Concern over the spread of foot-and-mouth disease grows amongst Croatian farmers
Nearby countries such as Austria, Estonia and the Czech Republic have already implemented preventative measures after the disease was detected in Hungary and Slovakia. Read More
UK royals attend state dinner hosted by Italian President at Quirinale Palace in Rome
The event coincided with the royal couple’s 20th wedding anniversary and came as part of the UK monarch’s four-day state visit to Italy. Read More
President Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state in coming months
“We must move toward recognition, and so, in the coming months, we will move towards that,” the French President said in an interview with French media. Read More