Key Stories
The war in Ukraine, economic challenges, climate change – many issues move Europe on a daily basis. Twice a week, we publish an article focussing on one leading topic of that week. Our articles feature a wide range of issues and voices from all over Europe, brought to you by the participating agencies of the European Newsroom. With this format, we aim to provide context surrounding each week’s topic and give you a better understanding of different European perspectives. The articles are based on the participating agencies’ EU coverage.
EU mulls ‘trade bazooka’ amid standoff over US Greenland tariffs
Tensions over Greenland are growing after US President Trump threatened fellow NATO allies with fresh tariffs over sending troops to the Arctic island. The EU now considers using its Anti-Coercion Instrument to fend off the US threats, while Denmark and its allies expand their military presence in Greenland.
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
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.
EU backs Greenland as concerns grow over US takeover threats and NATO unity
The US is not beating around the bush: it wants Greenland. Denmark and Greenland – backed by the EU – have strongly rejected Washington’s “national security” claims and issued a stark warning against the possible collapse of NATO.