Europe in brief: Russia blocks grain exports, 17 billion euros in Russian assets frozen in EU, Ursula von der Leyen visits BiH and the EU agrees to abolish the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035

Europe in brief: Russia blocks grain exports, 17 billion euros in Russian assets frozen in EU, Ursula von der Leyen visits BiH and the EU agrees to abolish the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035

The EU asked Russia to “reverse its decision” to block grain exports via the Black Sea. EU Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders announced that 17 billion euros of Russian assets are frozen in the EU. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reiterated during a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) that the country’s future lies in the EU, and the bloc has agreed to abolish the sale of vehicles with combustion engine by 2035.

On the road to nowhere? European carmakers face EV push from China

On the road to nowhere? European carmakers face EV push from China

Car imports are a major hot-button issue in the already fraught trade relationship between the EU and China. The electric vehicles market is accelerating , while the EU appears directionless, swerving between green policies and demands to protect national industries.

From deadlock to deal: EU poised to sign Mercosur trade agreement

From deadlock to deal: EU poised to sign Mercosur trade agreement

After 25 years of negotiations and amid turbulent global tensions, the EU is set to formally sign a landmark trade agreement with four South American countries. However, back home farmers’ fury is mounting and some member states are already gearing up to block the Mercosur vote in the European Parliament.