EU’s von der Leyen warns of escalating trade spat with US
European Commission President warns that in trade “a lot is at stake for both sides” in a carefully worded message to new US President Donald Trump.
Germany’s Merz says EU needs united response to Trump
As Donald Trump takes office for a second term as president of the United States, two leading figures in Germany’s conservative political circle said the EU must be united to face the challenges ahead.
Europe’s security wake-up call: EU and NATO gear up for “big bang” in defence
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to reshape global security, NATO and EU leaders are calling for a massive increase in defence spending. With proposals ranging from higher GDP targets to joint EU borrowing, the debate highlights Europe’s struggle to close the gap in its defence capabilities.
Belligerent Big Tech puts the EU on the defensive in new Trump era
Less than a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office, US technology companies, spoiling for a fight, are positioning themselves against the EU. But the bout has not even begun yet.
Irregular border crossings into EU drop significantly in 2024
According to the latest reports from Frontex, the overall number of irregular migrations has decreased significantly. However, the number of crossings is still increasing on certain routes.