Europe News Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement. 18/03/2026
Europe News MEPs move to revive EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated. 17/03/2026
Europe News Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing, calls for tax cuts Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar. 17/03/2026
Europe News EU-US trade remains strong despite tariff pressure, study finds Despite trade tensions, US–EU goods trade hit a record $1.05 trillion in 2025, while the US goods deficit with the bloc fell just 7%, a study by the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU found. 16/03/2026