Europe’s China Policy Is Becoming More American
Europe is no longer debating whether China’s industrial rise is reshaping the global economy. It is now debating whether Europe itself can survive the consequences of that rise without abandoning…
Germany’s Merz proposes Ukraine as EU ‘associate member’ without voting rights
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed making Ukraine an “associate member” of the EU without voting rights, while Kyiv goes through the lengthy process of joining fully, a letter seen…
EU Moves to Reduce Tariffs on US Industrial Exports
A deal is a deal, and the EU honours its commitments. I welcome the agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on reducing tariffs for US industrial exports…
EU’s Dombrovskis says Strait of Hormuz must reopen as soon as possible
European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has reaffirmed the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible, adding that the war would be discussed during a meeting of…
Brussels, Ottawa Strengthen Cooperation Across Key Sectors
The relationship between Canada and Europe is only getting stronger. Canada’s participation to the European Political Community meeting says it all. From trade to critical raw materials and defence –…
Ursula von der Leyen Marks World Press Freedom Day with Call to Protect Journalists
Freedom of the press is one of the cornerstones of democracy. And the EU protects what matters, including the right to receive independent, reliable information. The European Media Freedom Act…
EU, Germany express concern over Israel’s new death penalty law
Israel’s parliament passed a bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of “terror” – but will not impose…
EU and India Review Strategic Partnership and Global Developments
Good meeting with Dr S Jaishankar today. At the EU-India Summit in January, we concluded our Free Trade Agreement – the mother of all deals – and signed a Security…
EU Leaders Hold Emergency Talks With Middle East Partners Over Iran War
Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa after the video conference with Leaders from Middle East countries on the war in Iran Today, President von der Leyen…
EU and Norway Pledge Closer Cooperation on Arctic Security
In these times of geopolitical uncertainty, it is good to have Norway as part of our European family. I had an excellent exchange with the Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on…