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EU reaction to US election 2024

Donald Trump (L), President of the USA, and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, join hands during the final press conference…

Europe prepares for ‘America First’ push no matter who wins U.S. election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen during a debate watch party at the…

European officials get excited about Kamala Harris — but are still hedging their bets

There’s a renewed sense of excitement among European officials as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the front-runner for the…

EU elections kick off against a backdrop of China disputes, ‘greenlash’ and possible Trump return

The political makeup of the European Union is about to change with voters across the 27 member states heading to…

The ‘accidental’ politicians: Meet three women risking everything to fight for democracy

Yulia Navalnaya “did not have a choice.” That’s what one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the wife of the late Alexei…

Russia’s war in Ukraine is igniting an old debate in Brussels over debt

Munich, GERMANY — Should we borrow from global markets as one combined entity and raise new debt together? That’s the…

European Union is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding Russia’s war machine

The European Union is looking to sanction Chinese firms that it believes have helped Russia circumvent Western penalties, looking to…

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…

EU at critical juncture over aid to Ukraine at the bloc’s final summit of 2023

BRUSSELS — European heads of state are gearing up for a difficult two-day gathering where support for Ukraine is at…

Shipping giant Maersk unveils world’s first vessel using green methanol

Copenhagen, DENMARK — Shipping giant Maersk on Thursday presented its first container vessel moved with green methanol, a landmark moment…