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EU courts the Gulf in push for free trade agreement

The EU's special envoy to the Gulf told Euronews it's high time to get a deal done as Brussels looks to bolster business ties with wealthy Arab nations. Free trade talks have stalled for two decades over political disagreements and conditions for market access.

United Arab Emirates

'All-out war' in the Middle East must be avoided, Lebanese PM says

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he welcomed renewed US-Iran talks set for this Friday, as well as efforts to promote stability and avoid “all-out” war in the Middle East.

The Europe Conversation

Europe must 'not test Article 5', Estonian President tells Euronews

The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to "not test Article 5" of NATO. He added the bloc has long been "naive" about its security.

Europe News

Latvian and Estonian leaders back special EU envoy in Ukraine talks

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

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The Europe Conversation

EU-Mercosur deal 'must be applied without delay' - Paraguay president

In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake".

Europe News

Commission holds seminar to talk competitiveness and 'frustrations'

Two commission officials indicated that the "seminar" on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”.

Europe Today

Europeans 'would do well listening to Draghi,' OECD chief says

OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU.

The Europe Conversation

India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world' - Costa

The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports.

Europe Today

Costa: EU-India deal shows 'reliable' partners can work for good

In an exclusive interview with Euronews in New Delhi, European Council President António Costa hailed the EU-India trade pact as a major economic opportunity and strategic victory in an “uncertain world.”

Europe News

Draghi to join EU leaders at retreat to boost competitiveness

Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.

Europe Today

EU inks 'mother of all deals' with India amid global trade turmoil

The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India on Tuesday, cutting tariffs on EU goods while leaving out sensitive sectors to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s carmakers will see tariffs gradually reduced under the agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'.

Europe News

EU must 'move towards creating European army', Spanish FM says

Spain’s foreign minister told Euronews that Europe must take full control of its own security in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties. To this end, he said the EU must move towards creating a European army.

Europe News

NATO allies unaware of Greenland deal details so far - Spanish FM

A security framework for Greenland negotiated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will have to be presented before all allies for consideration, the Spanish Foreign Minister told Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

Europe News

EU enlargement chief hails progress on post-war plan for Ukraine

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos spoke with Euronews on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos about Ukraine's reconstruction and path to EU membership.

Europe Today

EU leaders must meet 'critical' moment on Thursday, Calviño says

The EU Summit on Thursday will be a critical meeting where leaders must demonstrate Europe’s 'superpower' ability to push back against Donald Trump, EIB President Nadia Calviño told Euronews.

Europe News

EU seeks Greenland de-escalation while plotting tariff retaliation

European Union leaders face a pivotal week as they seek to defuse tensions with the US while preparing to retaliate against Trump should he act on his tariff threats. Officials and diplomats consulted by Euronews say the bloc's anti-coercion instrument is part of the plan, but no magic bullet.

Europe Today

EU holds back trade ‘bazooka’ to defuse Greenland tensions with US

European Union countries will not yet deploy the anti-coercion instrument (ACI) in response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threats, people familiar with the matter told Euronews. The EU will prioritise a 'diplomatic solution'.

Europe News

What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work?

Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life.

Europe News

Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

Europe News

EU vows coordinated response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threat

European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty.

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