Articles tagged with "EU"

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EU admits it can't save discontinued video games

The EU said it cannot legally force publishers to keep discontinued video games playable because of copyright and intellectual property rights. Instead, it will create voluntary guidelines with industry and consumer groups and work to protect gamers' rights, including possible compensation.

June 16, 2026

Germany's Merz pitches making Ukraine EU 'associate member'

Ukraine sees membership of the EU as vital to its future recovery and security, as the United States has essentially closed the door on it joining NATO.

May 21, 2026

EU expected to agree long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers: Kallas

EU foreign ministers are expected to approve sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and Hamas figures, after Hungary’s new government lifted its veto amid escalating West Bank violence and settlement expansion

May 11, 2026

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%

Donald Trump says the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent, citing non-compliance with a trade deal.

May 1, 2026

Pakistan DPM Dar discusses regional situation with EU VP Kallas

Ishaq Dar and EU’s Kaja Kallas discussed regional developments, economic implications and peace efforts, while reaffirming dialogue, stronger Pakistan-EU business ties and continued diplomatic contact.

April 30, 2026

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

Says Meta failed to stop under-13s using Facebook and Instagram, exposing children to harmful content; company faces possible fines of up to 6% of global turnover.

April 29, 2026

France's Government Spokesperson and junior Minister for Energy and Digital economy Maud Bregeon speaks next to France’s junior Minister for Public Accounts David Amiel during a press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee President

EU unveils plans to tackle energy crisis

Rather than any flagship measures, Brussels outlined recommendations for member states and initiatives to be presented as part of what the European Commission called a "toolbox" to help navigate current and future straits.

April 22, 2026

Pakistan calls for deeper UN-EU partnership at UNSC

Pakistan’s UN ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged stronger UN-EU cooperation at the Security Council, saying global instability, conflict and development challenges require deeper multilateral partnership, while also highlighting Palestine, Ukraine, peacebuilding and Pakistan’s growing economic ties with the bloc.

April 14, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese walk through the corridors of Parliament House in Canberra on March 24, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years

The accord is the latest agreed by Brussels in a push to diversify trade as Europe faces challenges from the United States and China.

March 24, 2026

US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief

The EU says US officials reaffirm commitment to last year’s trade deal despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting tariff powers.

February 24, 2026