UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027 The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset Exclusive: Chris Bryant says policy agreements are being done in bits and pieces but a greater vision is needed by both sides The Guardian - UK · Mar 20
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
Row over university fees shows UK’s ‘reset’ with EU may not be so simple Ministers go to Brussels for talks amid tuition fees standoff, 10 years after Britons voted to leave EU The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
European Parliament ready to vote on EU-US trade deal by March The European Parliament's political groups are in the final stages of negotiations on the EU-US trade deal, which could be greenlit by the end of March as requested by the Commission. Euronews · Mar 10
French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in English Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead. Euronews · Mar 7
EU Commission urges MEPs to vote through EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down Trump's tariffs raises doubts about the validity of the 2025 agreement. Euronews · Feb 24
MEPs freeze US trade deal after Trump erupts over Supreme Court ruling European Parliament negotiators on Monday suspended the EU-US trade pact, as threats from Washington and a US Supreme Court ruling cast doubt over the validity of the 2025 agreement. Euronews · Feb 23
EU trade chief to meet G7 counterparts as pressure mounts over US tariff threats High-stakes meetings are set for Monday afternoon after a US Supreme Court ruling and fresh tariff threats from Washington threw transatlantic trade relationships into renewed uncertainty. Euronews · Feb 23
Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU fall by 37% NFU warn it could take years to restore Brexit losses despite efforts to smooth negotiations on farming and other elements of UK-EU reset The Guardian - UK · Feb 7
Met to review reports of alleged misconduct in public office after latest Epstein files release - as it happened Gordon Brown calls for inquiry over Peter Mandelson’s apparent disclosure of highly sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation Keir Starmer says he wants to ‘go further’ in relations with Brussels as ministers look to restart stalled negotiations The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
EU inks 'mother of all trade deals' with India amid global turmoil The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India on Tuesday, cutting tariffs on EU goods while leaving out sensitive sectors to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s carmakers will see tariffs gradually reduced under the agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'. Euronews · Jan 27
EU inks 'mother of all deals' with India trade agreement amid global turmoil The EU Commission sealed a free-trade agreement with India on Tuesday, cutting tariffs on EU goods while leaving out sensitive sectors to appease Indian authorities. Europe’s carmakers will see tariffs gradually reduced under the agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals'. Euronews · Jan 27
Euronews · Jan 26 Exclusive: Trade Commissioner says ‘mother of all deals’ will open India market for EU companies The European Union is pushing to open India’s economy to European companies as Brussels moves into the final stretch of negotiations on a long-awaited free-trade agreement with New Delhi, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews.
Euronews · Jan 26 Newsletter: EU aims to ‘hedge’ against global instability with India trade deal Also in this newsletter: EU lawmakers to decide whether to resume work on the implementation of the EU-US deal later today.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela
Euronews · Dec 3, 2025 EU Commission sharpens its economic doctrine to counter foreign threats The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list.
Euronews · Dec 2, 2025 EU Commission to unveil new economic security doctrine amid mounting global risks The European Commission will unveil on Wednesday a new economic security doctrine designed to anticipate trade threats and take a more strategic approach to the EU’s existing trade tools.
Euronews · Nov 25, 2025 EU must ‘stand by the promises made’ on digital rules, Vestager tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, the former digital czar Vestager urged the EU to stand firm on its digital rules as the US pushes for softer enforcement in exchange for tariff relief. "Defending rules vital for single market and European consumers."
Euronews · Nov 24, 2025 US to cut steel tariffs only if EU agrees to soften digital rules enforcement in return The US pushes for softer digital rules enforcement in exchange for tariff relief to the Europeans after Brussels meeting with Greer and Lutnick.
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 'Important step': hope for progress on stalled EU deal Negotiations have twice fallen at the final hurdle but Australian and European officials see positive signs for finally striking an elusive free trade deal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy receives ‘draft plan’ from US and expects to talk with Trump in coming days – as it happened Statement from Ukrainian president’s office says country supports all ‘meaningful proposals capable of bringing true peace closer’
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia In a major u-turn, the Dutch government has backed away from the chip supplier, which plays a strategic role in Europe’s automotive industry.
Euronews · Nov 17, 2025 US trade representative to meet EU trade chief in Brussels A meeting between US Trade Representative Greer and EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič will take place next week - and it could get heated as the US pushes for more concessions and faster implementation of trade deal cut in July.