European Commission Archives

March 19, 2025 11:08 PM

Google charged with breaching landmark EU rules, Apple told to open up to rivals

Alphabet unit Google was hit with two charges of breaching landmark EU rules on Wednesday while Apple was ordered to help rivals connect with its iPhones and iPads, as antitrust regulators continued a crackdown against Big Tech. The move by the Euro...

March 7, 2025 5:22 PM

We value our partnership with India, says EU chief after meeting PM Modi

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to strengthening its ties with India, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Expressing gratitude for the warm wel...

February 28, 2025 8:34 AM

Jaishankar meets European Commission president, discusses strengthening India-EU ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi on Thursday, commending her vision for revitalizing India's engagement with Europe. Von der Leyen is on a two-day bilateral visit to India, a...

February 27, 2025 5:08 PM

European Commission President arrives in Delhi, calls India a trusted friend and strategic ally

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a two-day official visit, reaffirming India’s role as a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe. Accompanied by the European Union College of C...

February 25, 2025 4:31 PM

Ukraine needs $524 billion to recover, rebuild after three years of war, World Bank says

The estimated cost to rebuild Ukraine's economy after Russia's invasion has risen to $524 billion, nearly three times its expected 2024 economic output, the World Bank, United Nations, European Commission and the Ukrainian government found. A new st...

December 4, 2024 1:43 PM

EU delays deforestation ban but discards changes

Negotiators for EU institutions agreed a compromise on Tuesday on a ban on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, which will be delayed by a year but without changes proposed by EU lawmakers. The European Commission in October proposed a...

September 17, 2024 4:15 PM

What is the European Commission?

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday the new lineup of the executive arm of the European Union that runs the affairs of the 27-nation bloc on a daily basis and makes sure EU countries abide by the bloc's laws. Here is w...

July 19, 2024 2:49 PM

PM Modi congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on her win as European Commission President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on Friday following her re-election as President of the European Commission for a second term. PM Modi expressed his eagerness to continue strengthening the strategic p...

June 24, 2024 5:01 PM

Apple charged with breaching EU tech rules, faces another probe

European Union antitrust regulators charged on Monday that Apple breached the bloc's tech rules, a charge that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker which also faces another investigation into new fees imposed on app developers. The Euro...

June 18, 2024 11:15 PM

EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules

The European Commission has drafted plans to exempt long-haul flights from rules on monitoring their non-CO2 emissions, after international carriers lobbied for an opt-out, documents showed. The EU is developing plans to require airlines to track an...