European Commission President pledges support to Ukraine during visit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 15
'Combine our strengths': EU, Ukraine sign multi-billion 'drone deal' to counter Russia The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jul 15
EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes iconic products such as Roquefort cheese, olive oil and wine. Euronews · Jul 15
Google urges EU top court to back ruling scrapping $1.7 billion antitrust fine Google urged Europe's top court to dismiss an EU antitrust appeal. Regulators challenged a lower court ruling which annulled a fine imposed on Google. The European Commission had accused Google of using restrictive clauses in publisher contracts. Google's lawyer argued the Commission's new arguments were flawed and incomplete. A final… The Economic Times · Jul 15
European Commission President tells Ukraine ‘the tide is turning’ during visit Von der Leyen said she would announce new steps toward integrating the European and Ukrainian defense industries The Independent UK · Jul 15
Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations. Euronews · Jul 15
Moscow warns that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets – as it happened Members of the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” this week reasserted their desire for such a force after a cessation of hostilities The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession. Euronews · Jul 15
Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar. Euronews · Jul 15
EU seals deal with Ukraine to scale up drone production Ukraine and the European Union have signed a "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's expertise with Europe's industrial capacity to boost production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday. Her visit comes as Russian strikes killed six people and wounded at least 20 across Ukraine, according to regional… France 24 · Jul 15
Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most? Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking. Euronews · Jul 15
Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office? Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews explains: Euronews · Jul 14
Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice' EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with China. Euronews · Jul 14
Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package. Euronews · Jul 14
Euronews · Jul 14 Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Brussels Moves to Force Meta and TikTok to Redesign 'Addictive' Apps Amid EU Child Safety Law The European Commission is urging Meta and TikTok to alter addictive features on their platforms, as part of a broader EU initiative to regulate children's access to social media.
International Business Times · Jul 13 The Push For Age Limits In Social Media Use Is Growing. Europe Is Now Joining The List The European Commission plans to introduce age-based restrictions on children's access to social media as governments worldwide tighten online safety rules.
Euronews · Jul 13 Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all member states.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from ‘predatory algorithms’ Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s
Euronews · Jul 13 No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.
Euronews · Jul 13 Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer.
Euronews · Jul 13 Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.
Euronews · Jul 13 Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 13 Experts to deliver verdict on EU social media controls for children An expert committee is due to deliver its recommendations on Monday on how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including a potential blanket ban. More than 20 countries worldwide, including France, have already implemented or proposed age restrictions.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements European Union foreign ministers will discuss new measures against Israeli settlements. The European Commission paper suggests three options for trade restrictions. Member states have growing pressure to act on settlement expansion. The International Court of Justice previously ruled settlements illegal. A formal decision on trade curbs is not expected on…