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Czeching in — Jozef Síkela’s star rises in EU jobs race

Czeching in — Jozef Síkela’s star rises in EU jobs race

The Czech industry and trade minister is gaining momentum to become Ursula von der Leyen’s next trade commissioner.

September 10, 2024 7:00 pm CET
Ukraine backs Russian oil loophole for Hungary
Blinken: Iran sending ballistic missiles to Russia
Mario Draghi’s plan to fix a broken Europe already looks impossible
Draghi demands €800B cash boost to stem Europe’s rapid decline
Secretive Draghi is echoing Soviet Union restructuring
Europe’s Draghi report unleashed: These are the 5 things to watch
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UK to again delay Brexit border checks on food

Industry says the controls could push up prices.

September 6, 2024 1:26 pm CET

‘No friend of the UK’: Brexiteers aghast at return of old foe Michel Barnier

Shock nomination as Emmanuel Macron’s prime minister has riled up Nigel Farage and fellow Eurosceptics.

September 5, 2024 4:41 pm CET

Putin says China, Brazil or India could act as intermediaries in Ukraine peace talks

“If there is a desire of Ukraine to carry on with the negotiations, I can do that,” Russian president said.

September 5, 2024 11:00 am CET

The plan to save European farming

Five things you need to know about a report on the future of farming presented to Commission chief von der Leyen.

September 4, 2024 5:23 pm CET

The front-runners for the best jobs in von der Leyen’s next Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has some important jobs to hand out — but not everyone can get a key portfolio.

September 3, 2024 8:16 pm CET

‘The deal man’: Some nations see Trump as the pro-trade candidate

The sentiment runs against the conventional wisdom in Washington, where Trump is perceived as anti-trade and Democrats are regarded as keen to cozy up to foreign allies.

September 3, 2024 12:00 pm CET

Don’t expect Britain to copy EU and American tariffs on Chinese cars

The UK is mulling an alternative strategy to its allies that could lead to a surge of imports of Chinese EVs.

September 3, 2024 7:19 am CET

Trash-industrial complex fights EU plans to cut waste

Brussels vowed to stop exporting its pollution, but waste traders are pushing back to protect business interests.

September 3, 2024 6:00 am CET

UK suspends some arms sales to Israel

British review finds real risk weapons could be used in violation of international humanitarian law — but stops short of calling for blanket ban.

September 2, 2024 5:37 pm CET

No oil shortage in Hungary despite Russia sanctions outrage, EU says

Hungary and Slovakia have been accused of trying to benefit from cheap Russian oil despite the alternatives.

September 2, 2024 4:30 pm CET

How Trump could make good on his universal tariff threat

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act gives the president sweeping authority to control economic transactions.

September 1, 2024 12:16 pm CET

Hungary blows up at Spain after Russia links scuppered bid for train giant

Ganz-Mávag Europe threatened broad legal action against Madrid over it vetoing a deal to purchase Spanish train-maker Talgo.

August 30, 2024 6:07 pm CET
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Draghi to present EU competitiveness report to senior lawmakers next week

Ex-ECB chief will brief political groups of European Parliament before official launch in coming weeks.

August 30, 2024 1:08 pm CET

Chinese EV-makers offer price, volume pledges in bid to avoid EU duties

Manufacturers seek an off-ramp as clock counts down to final vote on duties by member countries in October.

August 30, 2024 11:57 am CET

From Paris with love: Serbia’s east-west balancing act pays off

French President Macron has shrugged off concerns over Serbia’s ties with Russia to seal lucrative deals on fighter jets and nuclear energy.

August 30, 2024 12:58 am CET

ECB should cut in September and take a hard look at the US — Rehn

Beleaguered manufacturing and a trade outlook fraught with risks demand caution, Finnish central bank chief says.

August 29, 2024 12:00 pm CET

China decides not to impose tariffs on EU brandy — for now

Announcement will come as a relief to French cognac makers.

August 29, 2024 11:20 am CET

Cooling inflation sets up ECB rate cut in September

Broad slowdown in prices gives central bank space to support slowing European economy.

August 29, 2024 11:14 am CET

Macron wishes Serbia was more eager to join the EU

French president says Serbians “should not fear” a loss of national identity if they join the bloc.

August 29, 2024 11:08 am CET

Spain blocks Hungarian rail bid over possible Russia ties

Spain says the bid by the Hungarian company — formerly a Russian subsidiary — poses a risk to national security.

August 28, 2024 6:34 pm CET

UK’s Starmer lovebombs Scholz — but no going back on Brexit

Joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shows Britain’s new leader working to heal Brexit wounds — while walking a fine line back home.

August 28, 2024 1:26 pm CET

Denmark nominates Dan Jørgensen as EU commissioner

Former climate and energy minister nominated to join Ursula von der Leyen’s team of commissioners.

August 28, 2024 12:58 pm CET

UK snubs EU over rejoining popular Erasmus student swap scheme

Government spokesperson says the U.K. has “no plans” to rejoin European program.

August 28, 2024 4:26 am CET

Why energy is Israel’s weak spot

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, keeping the lights on is becoming a national security priority.

August 28, 2024 4:20 am CET
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