European Union Archives

October 28, 2024 8:26 PM

“Spain is an important partner within European Union”: MEA

India on Monday emphasized its deepening partnership with Spain, particularly in trade, investment, and defense, describing Spain as a key partner within the European Union (EU). Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, hig...

October 17, 2024 4:48 PM

Zelenskiy pitches ‘victory plan’ to EU, says it could end war by 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to the European Union on Thursday (October 17), pitching for a NATO membership invitation and a major increase in military support for Kyiv's campaign against Russia's invasion. Ad...

October 16, 2024 6:40 PM

Italy delivers first migrants to Albania under new deal

A ship carrying the first group of migrants to be processed in Albania under a deal with Italy arrived in the port of Shengjin on Wednesday morning, setting in motion Rome's controversial plan to process thousands of asylum seekers abroad. Italy has...

October 16, 2024 11:23 AM

What’s at stake in Moldova’s election and referendum on Oct 20?

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Here's a look at what's at stake. WHAT ARE THE ISSUES IN MOLDOV...

September 24, 2024 5:12 PM

Fashion suppliers want brands to help with EU green regulations

As the global fashion industry braces for new green supply-chain regulations, clothing makers in low-income countries like Bangladesh expect major international brands to share the burden. The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligenc...

September 17, 2024 9:32 PM

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, growth, climate change

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union’s most powerful institution for the next five years, focused on tackling challenges to the region’s security, competitiveness and growth. ...

July 25, 2024 10:28 PM

Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?

Eighteen people were killed in Nepal when a small passenger plane crashed while taking off from the main airport in the capital Kathmandu, drawing attention once again to the Himalayan nation's poor record on air safety. Here is a look at why Nepal,...

July 9, 2024 6:01 PM

UN probing reported mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday that his office was following up on reports of a mass grave in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border, after the bodies of at least 65 migrants were found at another site earlier this year. In a speech,...

July 4, 2024 3:42 PM

EU imposes duties on China-built EVs, leaving four months for talks

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said on Thursday, ratcheting up trade tension with Beijing. There is however a four-month window during which the tariffs a...

July 4, 2024 12:11 PM

As France votes, Europe holds its breath

When President Emmanuel Macron shocked France last month by calling a snap election, he was gambling with the future of Europe as well as his own country. While much depends on the second round of voting on Sunday, it already seems clear that Macron...