EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs Admin9 April 202509 views After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium. Read more
Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects metal industry Admin9 April 202508 views Europe’s steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe’s heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission – and presents a rescue plan. Read more
Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland’s EU referendum, says PM Admin9 April 202508 views “I don’t want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear,” Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview. Read more
UK defence sector calls for quick security pact with the EU Admin9 April 2025013 views One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers. Read more
Germany’s CDU and SPD agree on new coalition government Admin9 April 202509 views The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Dozens reportedly injured by Russian drone attacks across Ukraine Admin9 April 202508 views Aerial attacks on civilian buildings are continuing despite halting ceasefire negotiations. Read more