Vietnam, EU elevate ties citing ‘threat’ to ‘rules-based order’
The European Union and Vietnam already signed a free trade agreement six years ago. Amid growing geopolitical tensions, they are now strengthening their ties further.
German chancellor slams EU Parliament over legal review of Mercosur trade deal
The judicial review of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, requested by EU lawmakers, could delay its ratification deal by years.
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 Ukraine to AI: The EU’s big challenges for 2026
From global diplomacy and trade to defence and rapid technological development, the EU has its work cut out as it navigates the transition into a year of high-stakes challenges.