EU anti-dumping complaints against Chinese chemicals at record high

A wave of cheap imports is pushing Europe’s industry to ‘breaking point’

EU admits it ‘didn’t have control’ on migration as bloc rushes crackdown ahead of new rules

The European Union is tightening migration controls with a new asylum pact set for June, aiming to accelerate deportations and screen arrivals at external borders.

Over 60% of Ukrainians believe in Ukraine's prosperity as an EU member in 10 years, survey shows

A total of 63% of Ukrainians believe that in 10 years their country will be a prosperous member of the European Union, a survey has shown.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will cost US$430 billion: report

The European Union’s push to bar Chinese suppliers from its critical infrastructure under a proposed new Cybersecurity Act would cost the bloc a jaw-dropping €367.8 billion (US$431.4 billion) over the next five years, a new study has warned. The law’s vast price tag comes from the need to rip out and replace huge amounts of Chinese hardware – a task that alone could cost €146.2 billion – with other losses stemming from resource reallocation, service disruptions, employment adjustments and leg...

By Xiaofei Xu

EU, Armenia sign new partnership deals at first bilateral summit

The EU and Armenia held their first-ever bilateral summit, agreeing to foster closer economic ties as the former Soviet nation makes a cautious pivot towards the west.  The two sides signed a new connectivity partnership focused on transport, energy and digital links.  Armenia however is deeply reliant on Russian energy and remains a member of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union. Plus, North Korea welcomed foreign delegations to its spring trade fair showcasing home-grown tech.

By Yuka ROYER

Cyprus business now: tourism, Ecofin, energy, Stelios awards, mall decisions

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos addressed the Ecofin council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, highlighting the growing uncertainty facing the European and global economy. Keravnos, who chaired the session, said discussions would focus on the impact of geopolitical developments on the global economy, building on earlier exchanges at the Eurogroup. “Finance ministers are meeting in an […]

Ireland now the most expensive country in the EU for electricity

Electricity price rises last year mean Ireland again has the highest household charges in the EU.

Japan and EU to enhance cooperation on regulating social media

A joint statement called for cooperation in areas such as data flow and communications infrastructure, in addition to artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Call for EU to deter Israel from building in West Bank

Nearly 450 former EU ministers, ambassadors and senior officials have called on member states and EU institutions to take action deterring Israel from constructing a controversial Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank.

Driver warning systems mandatory for all new vehicles in Estonia from July

All new cars in Estonia and across the European Union must from July have Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) driver distraction warning systems installed.