European Union
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Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation over Brussels' latest antitrust penalty against Google
EU fines Google 890M euros, risking US fury
The EU fined Google 890 million euros under the Digital Markets Act for favoring its own services and restricting app developers. Google criticized the decision, while EU officials said the action promotes fair competition and warned of further penalties for non-compliance.
July 23, 2026
EU says donors offering $1B to help Gaza 'early recovery'
European Union commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica announces the headline figure of "almost 900 million euros or one billion dollars" at the start of a donor meeting in Brussels.
July 13, 2026
UN rights chief troubled by new EU migrant return rules
UN rights chief Volker Turk criticizes the European Union’s new migration rules, warning expanded detention powers and offshore deportation centres risk violating international human rights and refugee law while urging protections for vulnerable migrants.
June 20, 2026
EU rejects Apple blame for delayed Siri AI rollout
The EU rejected Apple's claim that its AI-powered Siri launch was delayed by EU rules, saying the decision was Apple's alone. EU officials argued Apple failed to meet interoperability requirements under the Digital Markets Act and was denied an exemption.
June 9, 2026
Rights groups urge EU to reject Taliban engagement amid Brussels visit: Report
Over 80 Afghan and international rights groups have urged the EU to avoid engaging with Taliban representatives, warning it could legitimize their rule and undermine human rights, especially for women and girls in Afghanistan.
June 1, 2026
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Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say
Russia and three allied states urge Armenia to hold a referendum on EU membership, arguing it must choose between closer integration with Europe or remaining in the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.
May 30, 2026
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
EU lawmakers and member states approve progress on a major US trade pact to avoid fresh Trump tariffs and stabilize the $1.9 trillion transatlantic economic relationship after months of tensions.
May 20, 2026
Electric vehicles supercharge EU car sales
Sales of fully electric vehicles soar by 49%, with plug-in hybrids also jumping 20%.
April 23, 2026
Greenpeace accuses oil companies of reaping Mideast 'war profits'
A Greenpeace-commissioned study said oil companies in the EU are making over 80 million euros a day in excess profits during the Middle East war, driven mainly by sharply higher diesel margins.
April 1, 2026