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Europe’s economy survived ‘terrible prophecies’ but must now tackle trade with China: EU’s Gentiloni

The European Union has successfully avoided the “terrible prophecies” that threatened its economy in recent years, but must still contend…

‘Russia has to pay’: G7 taps Moscow’s frozen assets in support of Ukraine

A simple principle underpins a contentious Thursday decision by the U.S. and key allies to tap profits from Russian sovereign…

China is engaged in ‘deliberate’ efforts to undermine the U.S. and Europe, says EU envoy Gitenstein

Mark Gitenstein, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, said China is deliberately distorting markets with a glut of cheap goods.…

The EU will soon get a new leadership team. Here are the names currently in the mix

BRUSSELS, Belgium — European diplomats have already started key negotiations on who will take the main jobs at the European…

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,…

Zelenskyy publishes income as part of EU transparency push; Hungarian foreign minister arrives in Ukraine

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday published his…

Putin says Ukraine likely shot down plane with U.S. or French missiles; Kyiv begins EU accession talks

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukraine formally started the screening process to begin…

European leaders say they can’t fully replace U.S. support to Ukraine as funding fears grow

European leaders said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc would not be able to fully replace U.S. support for war-torn Ukraine…

‘We do not want only a cease-fire’: EU chief calls for lasting peace in Ukraine

LONDON — A cease-fire in Ukraine is not enough for European officials, who want lasting peace in the region, European…