Maros Sefcovic (EU Commissioner for Inter-institutional Relations & Administration) News Monitoring

Trade minister raises concerns over EU steel safeguards, Mexico tariffs

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, right, speaks at a meeting with Korean companies operating in Mexico in Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has conveyed Seoul's concerns over the European Union ( …

Trade minister conveys concerns about EU's steel safeguards, Mexico's tariffs in visit to both regions

Published: 14 May. 2026, 18:01 Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, right, speaks at a meeting with Korean companies operating in Mexico in Seoul on May 8. [MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND RESOURCES]   Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has conveyed Seoul's concerns …

Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst

For Europe, the Trump-Xi summit is not just about US-China relations. It’s about whether the European Union ends up squeezed between two superpowers cutting tactical deals over trade, technology, energy and security – while European interests are treated …

Albania’s EU expansion plan

TALIBAN LEVELS OF TRANSPARENCY: Just 22 days after Euractiv revealed that the European Commission planned to invite the Taliban to Brussels for migration talks, the institution has finally admitted the meeting will take place. On 21 April, after we …

EU, US to fast-track talks on steel derivatives, says trade chief Maros Sefcovic

The European Union and the United States have agreed to accelerate discussions on steel derivatives, European Commission Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced following a series of high-level meetings in Washington. “ …

The European Union is seeking to align approaches with the United States towards third countries when it comes to steel ...

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals with US Secretary of State Marco ...

EU 'not fast enough' as Dutch go it alone on settlements

The Netherlands is planning to push forward new legislation on banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements within weeks, the Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen told The National on Monday. Mr Berendsen was speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of …

EU agrees to place fresh sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers

The European Union has agreed to place economic sanctions on several extremist Israeli settlers. A meeting of the union’s 27 foreign ministers in Brussels approved a package of sanctions blacklisting a number of individual settlers behind violent attacks …

Japan, Saudi Arabia form oil supply task force amid Middle East crisis

Representing the EU were Stephane Sejourne, European Commission executive vice president for prosperity and industrial strategy, and Maros Sefcovic, the commission member responsible for trade and economic security. The participants reviewed the situation …

Momentum builds for Israel sanctions

There was a festive atmosphere in the Berlaymont on Saturday as the European Commission opened its doors to celebrate Europe Day. EU lawyers dressed in full judicial garb explained the difference between directives and regulations to crowds of children, …

Trump’s EU Tariff Threat Overshadows G7 Trade Talks In Paris

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom G7 meeting overshadowed by US auto tariff threats. EU officials pressed for adherence to Turnberry Agreement. When the trade ministers of the so-called Group of Seven, or G7, nations met in …

EU wants US trade deal in place by July

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic conveyed the message to US trade representative Jamieson Greer during a meeting in Paris on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson from the European Commission, the EU's executive arm.

Trump’s anger at Germany hangs over EU trade deal push

Donald Trump’s rift with Friedrich Merz is complicating the European Union’s push to finish its US trade deal before fresh tariffs arrive. The US president was reluctant on Thursday to delay his threatened 25% levy on European cars and trucks because he …

Brussels urges Washington to restore 15 per cent tariff cap before summer

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has urged the United States to return swiftly to the terms of the trade pact agreed by both sides in July 2025, which capped most US tariffs on European goods at 15 per cent. Šefčovič met US Trade Representative …

Tariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'

When the trade ministers of the so-called Group of Seven, or G7, nations met in Paris this week, they were supposed to be talking about the most pressing issues facing global trade, including critical minerals and the impact of the Iran war. Instead, the …

EU trade chief urges US to ‘swiftly’ restore 15% tariff arrangement

Published on 05/05/2026 - 19:06 GMT+2 EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on Tuesday urged the US to honour its side of the EU-US trade deal during a meeting in Paris with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Tensions have escalated in recent …

Brussels commits to Washington to close the tariff agreement before July under Trump's tariff threat

After the latest tariff ultimatum from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to apply a 25% tariff on European cars, the European Commission's trade chief, Maroš Šefčovič, met this Tuesday with his US counterpart, Jamieson Greer, with the …

EU, US trade officials meet in Paris to discuss Trump tariff threat

The meeting between EU commission trade chief Maros Sefcovic and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer comes against the backdrop of President Donald Trump's warning that duties on EU cars and trucks could jump to 25 percent as early as this week. …

National Blood Clot Alliance Launches Blood Clot Awareness Bus Tour Across Mississippi

Tour Lays Groundwork for Amy Dew Dornbusch Blood Clot Prevention Bill JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the 2026 Mississippi Blood Clot Awareness Bus Tour …

MONTEGO GLOVER, ROBERT SEAN LEONARD, and JEAN LICHTY to lead AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER by WENDY WASSERSTEIN

MONTEGO GLOVER, ROBERT SEAN LEONARD, and JEAN LICHTY to lead La Femme Theatre Production's AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER by WENDY WASSERSTEIN, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Femme Theatre Productions is proud …

The Tech4Equity Project Partners with Rellevate to Expand Financial Access for Arizona's Underserved Communities

A delayed payment should not become a financial emergency—and participation in the modern economy should not depend on access to a traditional bank account. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many Arizonans, …

Gardena Voters Prepare for June 2 Election as Mayor Tasha Cerda Seeks Reelection

Current Mayor of Gardena enters 2026 election with a public service record focused on city leadership, fiscal oversight, community engagement, & quality of life GARDENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gardena voters …

Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Opposes New Paid Family Leave Program

Libertarian Republican Group Rejects System to Be Funded by New Payroll Tax FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia has adopted a resolution in opposition to the state's …

eStruxture Announces CoreWeave as Anchor Tenant for CAL-3, Its Landmark AI-Ready Facility in Alberta

New facility represents more than $1B invested by eStruxture on digital infrastructure in Alberta, built to power next-gen AI and computing CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eStruxture Data Centers, the largest …

eStruxture annonce que CoreWeave sera le locataire phare de CAL-3, son installation phare prête pour l'IA en Alberta

eStruxture investit 1 G$ en Alberta avec CAL-3 pour propulser l’IA de prochaine génération et les infrastructures de calcul accéléré CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eStruxture Data Centers, la plus grande plateforme …

Pastor and Professor Raymond R. Roberts announces ‘A Democratic and Republican Faith’ Book to Help Save Democracy

Author, Pastor, and Professor Raymond R. Roberts releases new book “A Democratic and Republican Faith” to renew the moral and spiritual foundations of democracy RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Raymond R. …

1,100 Students Form Mile-Long Human Chain to Bring Billions to CA Schools

1,100 students formed a mile-long human chain delivering 15,000 postcards urging California to support new federal education funding. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 1,100 students at St. Genevieve …

National CACFP Association Celebrates 40 Years of Feeding the Future

More than 1,500 child nutrition professionals gather in Las Vegas for the 40th National Child Nutrition Conference LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1986, five advocates founded the National CACFP Association (NCA) with …

Humanist Groups Condemn Religious Obstruction of Healthcare; Call for Protection of MAID Rights

Humanist groups call on federal government to uphold duty of religious neutrality in response to efforts by the Catholic Church to influence MAID policy. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanist Canada, the British Columbia …

Bennie Tinson Candidate for Compton City Council, District 2

COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With experience as an executive director, education advocate and SEIU Union Organizer, Bennie knows how to mentor the next generation and fight for workers' rights. He isn’t just …

Christ's Mission Online Launching to Provide Free Websites and Web Hosting to Churches in Africa With No Web Presence

Christ's Mission Online is forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free websites and web hosting to Christian churches in Africa that have no digital presence. LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christ's …

AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria – Update on 2025

|Published on: 14th May 2026|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria provides a detailed overview of legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and content …

How Cold War Europe Survived by Communication and Accepting Limits

CEOCFO Magazine features Emil Malak Op-ed on the Conflict in Europe NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an independent business and investor publication that highlights important technologies and …

New Report Details Russia’s Systematic Repression of Ukrainian Identity in Occupied Territories

New Lines Institute examines intelligence from the National Resistance Movement of Ukraine, shedding light on occupation as a systematic tool of warfare. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A comprehensive report …

Career Academy Network of Public Schools , Bethel University, and Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Success Academy Partnership

Career Academy Network of Public Schools, Bethel University & the Boys, Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor Launch Success Academy at Bethel University SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Career …

Starling Adds Veteran Regulators Dudley and McCaul to Advisory Board

Former NY Fed President and Former ECB Supervisor to Support Predictive Approaches to Risk WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starling, a pioneering risk governance and supervisory solutions provider, announced …

Journalist Georgia Fort Reflects on Frontline Reporting as George Floyd Anniversary Approaches with Protect the Press

As George Floyd Anniversary Approaches, Journalist Georgia Fort Reflects on Frontline Reporting and Launches “Protect the Press” Initiative NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the sixth anniversary of George Floyd …

Ms. Foundation for Women Honors Patti Russo for National Leadership in Women’s Political Training

Award recognized Russo’s work cultivating the next generation of political leaders NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Campaign School at Yale (TCSYale) proudly announces that Executive Director Patricia (Patti) …