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EU official: Trump tariff threats ‘need to be taken seriously’

We spoke to Brando Benefei, who is the Chair of the European Parliament’s US relations delegation, and began by asking him for his reaction to Donald Trump’s comments that the EU is out of line. Brando Benefei: I think that Trump’s threats need to be taken …

EU leaders deflect Trump on Greenland and on tariffs

"When targeted, unfairly or arbitrarily, the European Union will respond firmly," she said. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also weighed in: “We have to do everything to avoid this totally unnecessary and stupid tariff war or trade war.” EU …

Keir Starmer 'humiliated' as Nigel Farage spots mocking detail at EU dinner

Nigel Farage has accused the EU of trying to "humiliate" Keir Starmer by hosting a dinner with other leaders the Palais d’Egmont. This is the Belgian venue where Edward Heath signed the accession treaty - the document which brought Britain into …

EU AI Act’s Ban on Prohibited Practices Takes Effect

The first compliance deadline set out in the European Union (EU)’s Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, or the EU AI Act, took effect on February 2, 2025. Originally published on July 12, 2024, before going into force on August 2, 2024, the EU AI Act is the …

European Union reacts to possible tariffs

Over 160 NGOs and trade unions call on EU to ban trade with Israeli colonies

BRUSSELS/ PNN /–  Over 160 NGOs and trade unions Tuesday called on the European Union (EU) to ban trade and business with Israeli colonies in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von …

EU court rejects Ryanair’s appeal against state aid to TAP

Ryanair’s case followed €1.2 billion given to TAP during Covid crisis It has taken all of five years, but today the General court of the European Union has rejected the appeal lodged by low-cost airline Ryanair against Portuguese state aid of €1.2 billion …

EU to allocate 310 mln euros in grants to Türkiye

ANKARA The European Union is set to allocate a grant of 310 million euros ($323 million) under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) for the period 2025-2027 to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises in Türkiye, according to the deputy head …

Apple lashes out at EU and iPhone porn app maker

Apple says it is 'deeply concerned' about EU regulations that allow a rival app store to promote the download of an adult content app for the iPhone. Apple has chided a newly available pornography app available on an alternative app store in the …

China says willing to work with EU on 'global challenges'

Chinese President Xi Jinping. File | Photo Credit: AP China is willing to work with the European Union on boosting cooperation and responding to "global challenges", its foreign ministry said on Wednesday (February 5, 2025), as the bloc faces …

EU sets out guidance on banning harmful AI uses

Mass surveillance, detecting emotions, social scoring: EU regulators laid out Tuesday what types of artificial intelligence tools are to be outlawed as too dangerous under the bloc's pioneering AI Act. Provisions banning uses of the technology deemed …

Brussels might hit Silicon Valley with "bazooka" tool in potential US-EU trade war, FT reports

The visualisation of a potential trade war between the EU and the USA. Photo: Getty Images If US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new tariffs on the EU, Brussels might hit Silicon Valley with a retaliatory measure some call a …

Rail industry growth must be maintained to help EU meet climate targets

Members of Rail Forum Europe – the premier group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who support the rail sector – reconvened in the European Parliament today in Brussels for the first time during the new legislative term. Supported by UNIFE and …

Keir Starmer to face PMQs after meeting with EU leaders for 'reset talks'

Keir Starmer will take questions from the opposition after meeting with the 27 EU leaders. Since taking office, the Prime Minister has pushed for closer ties with the EU to repair some of the damage in relations caused by the Brexit vote and the diplomatic …

EU urged to impose bans on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

More than 160 human rights organizations, trade unions and civil society groups have called on the European Union to ban trade and business with illegal Israeli settlements built in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a letter addressed to President …

EU offers 250M euros to boost Moldova’s energy security, independence

LtoR, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean (R) pose after signing bilateral documents as part of an official visit at the Moldovan Presidency headquarters in Chisinau …

Armenia`s aspiration to join EU native - MP

ArmInfo. The European Union is gradually losing its once indisputable competitive advantages. This is what former Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia from the opposition faction …

Donald Trump drives a wedge between Canada and the U.S. with a trade war. Could we join the EU?

Canada is on the other end of the Atlantic — but that still might not stop it from becoming the 28th member state of the European Union, some experts believe. As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and talk of annexation continue to sour U.S.-Canada …

New EU agriculture and food board meets for first time

The European Board of Agriculture and Food (EBAF) had its inaugural meeting in Brussels yesterday, Tuesday, February 4. The group was set up by the EU in December 2024. The initiative, led by the European Commission, aims to to foster cooperation between …

Weird But True: How the Grateful Dead and a New York City Designer Sponsored the 1992 Lithuanian Basketball Team

The True Story Behind Greg Speirs' Legendary Slam-Dunking Skullman Lithuanian Basketball Tie Dye Uniforms NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lithuanian Olympic Men’s Basketball Team showed up on the …

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, …

Latino Pastor Handling 100 calls and Providing Critical Services for Undocumented Immigrants

Reverend Bolívar Flores: A Pillar of Hope and Assistance for the Undocumented Community in New Jersey JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the launch of an emergency hotline dedicated to providing …

ACT Secures Landmark Victory as Cayman Islands Moves Toward Cruise Tourism Referendum on Election Day

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following yesterday’s consensus by the majority of Caymanian lawmakers to move …

Women’s Leadership Advocate Dr. Linda Pajoel Endorses Colleen James for Kitchener Centre MPP

Dr. Linda Pajoel Backs Colleen James, Highlighting the Power of Women’s Leadership and a Shared Commitment to Economic and Community Empowerment. KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, a multi-award- …

Defense Secretary Hegseth Asked to Lift Reid Hoffman’s Security Clearance and to Challenge Microsoft Board Membership

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to lift the security clearance of Reid Hoffman, who until recently was a member of the …

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade

Rescheduled Parade to Take Place on February 17th, 2025, Following Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, a cherished celebration of Dr. Martin …

Lack of accreditation by Tajikistan less than a month before elections makes continuation of OSCE observation mission ...

WARSAW, 4 February 2025 – The lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made it necessary to cancel the observation of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, the OSCE …

Union Budget 2025-26, Kumbh Mela 2025 and India's Employment Revolution – A Pathway to Economic Growth and Global Impact

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India's Vision for Job Creation, Economic Development, and Global Positioning: A Detailed Look at the Union Budget 2025-26, Kumbh Mela 2025, and Digital Solutions for …

Jack Brewer Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of Incarcerated Fathers

JBF's Faith and Fatherhood Initiative Provides Scholarships to Help Students Overcome Challenges from Fatherlessness and the Criminal Justice System CORAL SPRINGS , FL, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer …

Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' Receives International Recognition Through the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD®

Everett Riggs' 'One Day In The Fall: A Gulf War Story' win is followed by his recent NYC Big Book Award for "Sagebrush Knight: A Fanciful Journey" BOULDER, MT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Survey Shows DEI Laws Impact College Choices for High School Students

69% of students prefer states that don't restrict colleges' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As discussions around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …

Connecticut lawmakers consider new bill to ban female genital mutilation/ cutting

Connecticut is one of only nine states without a ban on female genital mutilation/ cutting. Connecticut lawmakers have a crucial three-month window to ban it. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimism is …

USHBC Supports Confirmation of Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the Senate’s confirmation of Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as the next U.S. Secretary of Energy. A …

Global Youth Action Fund 2025 Applications Now Open to All Students

Empowering Young Changemakers to Drive Global Impact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Baccalaureate (IB) is launching for the third year the Global Youth Action Fund, an award open to …

Patent Attorney Bao Tran Discusses Critical Challenges and Solutions Thereto for In-House IP Counsels in 2025

Are there "bulletproof" solutions for challenges in patent drafting, prosecution, and enforcement in 2024? Patent Attorney Tran explores possible solutions. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Rebalancing Russia’s Mediterranean strategy: From showing the flag to retreating to the gray zone

Due to the peculiarities of Russia’s system of government, its authorities routinely demonstrate a rather notorious trait: a stubborn unwillingness to admit mistakes, while confidently claiming their own righteousness. As a result, the official list of …

OSCE Mission to Montenegro publishes fifth survey on public trust in State Prosecutor's Office

The public perception survey, indicates an improvement in the public perception of the State Prosecutor's Office, but also identifies potential challenges and opportunities for improvement. The research shows that 42% of respondents reported a very …

Déclaration de Teamsters Canada sur la guerre commerciale entre le Canada et les États-Unis

LAVAL, Québec, 04 févr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- François Laporte, président national de Teamsters Canada, a émis la déclaration suivante au sujet de la guerre commerciale entre les États-Unis et le Canada : « La déclaration de guerre économique de Donald …

Teamsters Canada Statement on US-Canada Trade War

LAVAL, Quebec, Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- François Laporte, National President of Teamsters Canada, issued the following statement on the United States-Canada trade war: “Donald Trump’s declaration of economic war against Canada has united our …