August 28, 2023 EU eyes 'bold' push to admit new members by 2030 European Council President Charles Michel said Monday that the European Union should accept new member states by 2030 in a bid to stem Russian aggression and influence.
August 28, 2023 Poland files legal challenges in effort to annul 3 EU climate change policies Three of the European Union's main climate change policies are being challenged by Poland. Poland claims the policies worsen social inequalities.
August 24, 2023 EU initiates assessment of human and labor rights in Burma The European Union (EU) is currently evaluating the human and labor rights conditions in Burma, with implications for the trade preferences it extends to the country.
August 15, 2023 Indonesia initiates WTO dispute consultations over EU biodiesel import duties Indonesia has formally sought dispute consultations with the EU within the framework of the WTO concerning the EU's imposition of duties on imported biodiesel from Indonesia.
August 9, 2023 European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen assures aid to flood-stricken Slovenia during visit During her trip to Slovenia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered a pledge of assistance to the country, which has been grappling with devastating floods.
August 8, 2023 Brazilian official blasts European Union rules banning products from areas of deforestation Brazil's agricultural minister blasted the new European Union rules that will ban products coming from deforested areas beginning in December 2024.
August 3, 2023 Poland PM accuses Russian Wagner mercenaries of plan to 'destabilize' NATO, holds urgent meeting along border Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met in the Suwalki Gap amid concern over Russian Wagner fighters.
July 31, 2023 'Improvised and atrocious': Italy looks to leave China deal, reversing decision of previous government Italy plans to pull out of the controversial Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said during an interview released on Sunday.
July 30, 2023 Poland's PM reportedly warns Russian mercenary group Wagner forces moving closer to NATO country's border Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Russian mercenaries were moving in Belarus toward the border with Poland to carry out "hybrid warfare."
July 27, 2023 Italy's Meloni draws comparison to legendary European leader ahead of visit with Biden Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being compared to the conservative leadership of former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her first year in office.