EU Commission preparing ‘well calibrated’ retaliation to US tariffs
As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car tariffs announced on Wednesday night, along with the…
German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip because of possible terrorist threat
The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies. Read More
Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices
The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills –…
At least five people injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say
The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has been cordoned off. Read More
NATO chief in Warsaw: our response will be devastating if Russia attacks Poland
If anyone were to make a miscalculation, thinking that they would be able to attack Poland without consequences or attack any other ally, our Alliance would respond forcefully.” Mark Rutte…
EU rebuffs Russia’s demand for sanctions relief and asks for ‘unconditional withdrawal’ of troops
The “unconditional withdrawal” of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin’s…
Which EU countries rank best in the world for women’s health?
In 12 EU countries, women’s satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%. Read More
‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris to strengthen support for Ukraine
Leaders from nearly 30 countries and NATO and EU chiefs met in the French capital to discuss bolstering aid to Kyiv and deploying European troops to secure long-term peace. Read…
Jean-Noël Barrot tells China’s foreign minister ‘a new Europe is emerging’
The French Foreign Minister’s two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing’s attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force. Read More
Dozens of people injured in Ukraine as Russian strikes target residential areas
The strikes mostly targeted residential areas, injuring at least 12 civilians, and come as a limited ceasefire between the two sides was agreed on Tuesday. Read More