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'Bold leap for two economic powerhouses': EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish line

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement has moved closer to final approval. The European Commission presented the agreement for approval to the EU Council. This pact will remove or reduce tariffs on ninety-six percent of EU goods. Bilateral trade in goods and services currently exceeds one hundred eighty billion euros annually.…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

The Netherlands, Spain push for EU-wide minimum age on social media

The European Commission is expected to announce a social media ban for minors next week. The Netherlands and Spain want it harmonised, EU-enforced, and extended to video games and AI chatbots.

Euronews · Sep 11

EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratification

The European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal that would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports and save exporters an estimated €4 billion a year. Once cleared by the Council, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and Germany in Paris.

Euronews · Sep 10

MEPs push to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

A letter signed by 122 EU lawmakers from across the political spectrum calls for the controversial debate over immobilised assets to be reopened, as Ukraine faces a budget crunch.

Euronews · Sep 10

EU Commission scrambles to keep pace with Moldova's accession push

The European Commission is redirecting resources to keep pace with Moldova's fast reform drive, even as its accession stays politically coupled with Ukraine's Hungary-stalled bid.

Euronews · Sep 10

EU's 'Buy European' Plan Could Bar Chinese Bids but Keep UK Firms in €2.6tn Market

The European Commission has proposed new public procurement rules to favour European suppliers, potentially impacting non-EU countries like China. The proposal aims to strengthen European industry and reduce dependencies.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Ceuta crisis: EU grants Spain €114 million in gesture of ‘solidarity’

The European Commission has approved funding to tackle the crisis in Ceuta, supporting border control, reception and returns, while Frontex, Europol and the EUAA also step up their assistance.

Euronews · Sep 9

Hungary takes one more step to normalise relations with Brussels over rule of law

Hungary has formally notified Brussels it has met its rule-of-law conditions, a step that could unlock €4.2bn in EU funds and restore access for researchers and students who were left out of European programs.

Euronews · Sep 9

EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China

Authorities and public bodies to be urged to buy goods and services from Europe, but without binding quotas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9