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EU

Judge opens probe into politician Philippe over corruption charges, French media reports

EU Parliament adopts higher tariffs on foreign steel to battle China’s cheap exports

China massively subsidises local steelmakers and now produces over half the world’s steel.
China massively subsidises local steelmakers and now produces over half the world’s steel.

Russian sanctions waiver extension shows G7 does not agree on everything, EU's Dombrovskis says

Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade stand-off

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic at a briefing on April 24. Negotiators from the EU’s Parliament and capitals will meet on May 19 to push for a compromise that would allow the bloc to end more than a year of transatlantic trade battles with the US.
European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic at a briefing on April 24. Negotiators from the EU’s Parliament and capitals will meet on May 19 to push for a compromise that would allow the bloc to end more than a year of transatlantic trade battles with the US.

Europe-China spacecraft launches to study Earth’s ‘invisible armour’

The Smile spacecraft lifted into place at the Vega launch site in Kourou, French Guiana.
The Smile spacecraft lifted into place at the Vega launch site in Kourou, French Guiana.

EU ties part of Ukraine $134 billion aid to unpopular tax measure

Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said the government continues to work on finalising the EU loan agreement and its conditions before it is ratified by Parliament. 
Ukraine’s Finance Ministry said the government continues to work on finalising the EU loan agreement and its conditions before it is ratified by Parliament. 

EU extends sanctions on former Assad regime for one year, delists Syrian ministries

EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers, FT reports

The plans will force companies in the bloc to buy critical components from at least three different suppliers in a bid to reduce reliance on China.
The plans will force companies in the bloc to buy critical components from at least three different suppliers in a bid to reduce reliance on China.

Labour’s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over Britain rejoining EU

Britain's Labour Party under Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to improve relations with the EU, but stopped short of promising a reunion.
Britain's Labour Party under Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to improve relations with the EU, but stopped short of promising a reunion.

Indian PM Modi seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesturing as he attends a swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, in Kolkata on May 9, 2026.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesturing as he attends a swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, in Kolkata on May 9, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.