Sept. 18, 2025, 4:49 p.m.

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to start negotiations on a free trade agreement

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), the European Commission said in a communique Thursday.

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The UK is investing £600m in a new health data research service

The UK government is investing £600m with the Wellcome Trust to set up a new health data research service.

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The EU plans to counter Trump's tariff policy

In April 2025, the global trade landscape was thrown into turmoil due to the extensive tariff policies announced by US President Donald Trump.

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Hungary Rejects Joining EU’s Further Support Agreement for Ukraine

As the United States reduces and may even halt its aid to Ukraine, Ukraine faces greater economic and military pressures. Under such circumstances, the European Union (EU) has become a crucial source of support for Ukraine.

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The European Commission has proposed a 25% tariff on some US products

A number of media reported on Monday (April 7) that the European Commission proposed to member states on the same day to impose 25% tariffs on some US products in response to the US steel and aluminum tariffs.

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Russia says Ukraine has stepped up attacks on its energy facilities in defiance of a moratorium

Russia's Defense Ministry said Saturday that Ukraine has increased its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting 14 targets in the past 24 hours.

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Le Pen's election ban: the "fragile calm" and potential storm in French politics

The verdict of the Paris Criminal Court is like a heavy bomb, pushing Marine Le Pen's political career to the edge of a cliff.

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The political ecology of Germany has fallen into the abyss of polarization and chaos

On March 25, the first meeting of the 21st Federal Parliamentarians was held to open a new four-year term.

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The French competition authority fined Apple 150 million euros

The French Competition Authority announced on March 31 a fine of 150 million euros against Apple of the United States for abusing its dominant position in targeted advertising on devices.

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French far right leader banned from seeking public office for 5 years: political upheaval under verdict

A French court ruled on Monday that Marine Le Pen was guilty of corruption and banned her from seeking public office for five years, dealing a heavy blow to the far right leader's hopes of running for president and shaking French politics.

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