UK, Poland set to sign defence treaty to tackle hostile threats across Europe - Reuters

UK, Poland set to sign defence treaty to tackle hostile threats across Europe  Reuters

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

US Says $20.6 Billion of Tariff Refunds On the Way to Importers - Bloomberg.com

US Says $20.6 Billion of Tariff Refunds On the Way to Importers  Bloomberg.com

How the EU quietly backed away from talking up its mutual defence clause

Also in this newsletter: Should the EU drop its online ‘fairness’ push?

How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation

Supporters of deregulation want Europe to be more like the US. But that would serve only American interests In July 2024, a European Union law came into force requiring plastic bottle caps to remain attached to their bottles. The regulation was widely mocked by social-media jokesters and Silicon Valley billionaires alike. This, people said, was Brussels at its worst: bureaucrats micromanaging, treating citizens like children who couldn’t be trusted to recycle a cap. What went almost entirely...

By Alberto Alemanno

How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?

EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.

US planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports

The Trump administration's plans would target cities in Democrat-run states that have not cooperated with its immigration clampdown. Millions of foreign tourists are set to arrive in June for the FIFA World Cup.

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

‘There’s no way I’m going to the US now’: Irish students choose Europe over J1 for summer jobs

Many Leaving Cert and third-level students plan to seek work on the Continent, not the United States, this summer. What are their options?

By Arlene Harris

EU firms say business challenges in China still increasing: Survey - The Straits Times

EU firms say business challenges in China still increasing: Survey  The Straits Times

Hyundai Glovis CEO tours Europe to revive growth

Hyundai Glovis CEO Lee Kyoo-bok has begun a business tour across eight European countries as the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group looks to revive growth in its second-largest global market. According to industry sources Wednesday, Lee departed Sunday for visits to Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia and Turkey through early next month. Sources said the decision to focus on Europe rather than the Americas — Hyundai Glovis’ largest revenue-generating

By The Korea Herald

US plans to cut bombers, warships for Nato in crisis

BERLIN: The US intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday. The Nato alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw outright. US President Donald Trump has slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and pledged to withdraw thousands of tr...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Cork students seize the chance to quiz MEP on the workings of the EU, during school visit

Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion visited Millstreet Community School as part of Communicating Europe programme

By Sheila Fitzgerald

EU focuses on agricultural resilience and food security

Agricultural resilience and food security were at the centre of discussions during the European Union’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, held under the Cyprus presidency, as ministers examined mounting challenges facing the agriculture and fisheries sectors. Following the meeting, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said agriculture and fisheries are directly tied to […]

Russia warns Armenia: Choose the EU and lose our oil and gas

Russia has warned Armenia that it may unilaterally suspend or terminate a bilateral agreement governing natural gas, petroleum products, and uncut diamond supplies if Armenia continues its push to join the European Union.

Europe's Deindustrialization vs America's Quiet Investment Boom

Europe's Deindustrialization vs America's Quiet Investment Boom Submitted by Thomas Kolbe German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears disoriented, whiny-apathetic, and remarkably weak in leadership these days. Perhaps the chancellor senses that the project of his political generation is entering its final phase. Is he aware that the construction of eco-socialism has failed? That both his reckless debt policies and Germany’s rapid deindustrialization are consequences of this ideolog...

By Tyler Durden

EU extends sanctions for human rights violations in Russia for another year

On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union prolonged the sanctions regime against individuals responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia until May 28, 2027.

Harri Tiido: Pragmatic federalism in European defense

This time, the background analysis focuses on the development of Europe's defense capabilities. A report published in May bearing the name of Sauli Niinistö proposes three paths for strengthening Europe's defense capacity under conditions where U.S. involvement decreases — or even disappears at some point, notes Harri Tiido.

EU, others reaffirm support for Ogoni cleanup

The EU and other international partners reaffirm their commitment to the Ogoni cleanup, a crucial environmental restoration project in Nigeria’s Niger Delt Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-others-reaffirm-support-for-ogoni-cleanup/

By Punch Newspapers

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international travellers and cargo at ​major U.S. airports in "sanctuary cities" that have declined to cooperate with an immigration crackdown.

By Abubakar Ibrahim