EU's Fresh Snub To Trump? New Strategy To Reinforce 'Prosperity And Security' With India Announced
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative in the 2024-2029 Political Guidelines. She stated that EU with its new strategy, is taking its relationship with India to the next level by advancing trade, investment and talent mobility while deepening industrial cooperation in the defence sector at the same time.
Sep 17, 2025, 20:16 PM IST
Israeli Foreign Minister Slams European Commission Over Proposed Sanctions
The measures under consideration include the suspension of the trade chapter of the EU-Israel association agreement, which would withdraw preferential access for Israeli goods to European markets. The EU, Israel's largest trading partner, accounted for nearly a third of the country's international trade in goods last year.
Sep 10, 2025, 23:20 PM IST
EU Hails India's Role In Ukraine Peace Talks, Hopes To Conclude FTA Negotiations This Year
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the Russia-Ukraine war carries global security consequences and undermines economic stability and therefore, it is a risk to the entire world.
Sep 04, 2025, 20:50 PM IST
Ursula von der Leyen's Plane Hit By Suspected Russian GPS Jamming Over Bulgaria During EU Border Tour
The aircraft was en route to Plovdiv Airport as part of von der Leyen’s visit to EU nations bordering Russia and Belarus when it experienced a loss of GPS signal during its approach. Despite the disruption, the flight landed safely.
Sep 01, 2025, 18:04 PM IST
PM Modi Meets EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen As Free Trade Agreement Takes Shape
Von der Leyen, accompanied by the EU College of Commissioners or senior political leaders of the bloc, began a high-profile two-day visit to India on Thursday.
Feb 28, 2025, 14:01 PM IST
Did You Know How Many Smartphone Users Will Use Digital Identity Wallets By 2026?: Reports
The European Commission will also require all EU member states to make a digital identity wallet (DIW) available to citizens by 2026.
Sep 24, 2024, 14:52 PM IST
Facebook, Instagram Face EU Probe Over Child Safety
The investigation will also examine Meta's age-assurance and verification methods, the Commission added, Xinhua News Agency reported.
May 17, 2024, 10:05 AM IST
DNA: Single charger for all electronic devices?
A new law has come in 27 countries of Europe, under which all devices like mobile phones, digital cameras will be charged with a single charger. The European Union has legalized it, now from 2024, all electronic devices will use a single charger.
Jun 11, 2022, 02:16 AM IST
Russia Ukraine War: EU convenes meeting after Russia's decision
Big news related to Russia Ukraine war. Important meeting of energy ministers of European countries today. Will discuss the supply of Russian gas. After the decision of Russia, the EU called a meeting.
May 02, 2022, 09:30 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen hold talks, discuss Ukraine-Russia situation
The two leaders also reviewed the progress in the India-EU Strategic Partnership, including the forthcoming re-commencement of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and Investment Agreement.
Apr 26, 2022, 08:54 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine War: What are the latest sanctions against Moscow and how will they hurt Russian economy
The White House has announced additional financial sanctions Thursday aimed at people in President Vladimir Putin's inner circle, and the State Department said it was imposing travel bans on 19 Russian oligarchs and dozens of their family members and associates.
Mar 04, 2022, 06:54 AM IST
European Commission proposes temporary residence rights for Ukraine refugees
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed granting automatic temporary protection for up to three years to people fleeing the war in Ukraine, including a residence permit and access to employment and social welfare.
Mar 02, 2022, 17:52 PM IST
EU warns of 'harshest' sanctions as Russia invades Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “the target is the stability in Europe and the whole of the international peace order, and we will hold President (Vladimir) Putin accountable for that.”
Feb 24, 2022, 14:21 PM IST
Omicron expected to become dominant COVID-19 variant by mid-January, says top EU official
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc is well prepared to fight omicron, with 66.6% of the European population now fully vaccinated against the virus.
Dec 15, 2021, 16:41 PM IST
France to begin phase two of solidarity mission, EU announces €2.2m support to COVID-hit India
Part two of the France solidarity mission to India of sending anti-COVID assistance will begin at the end of May. Under this, a second air shipment of medical equipment and oxygen generator plants will be sent to New Delhi.
May 06, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
No deal on Brexit trade 'very very likely', says British PM Boris Johnson
Britain quit the EU in January but remains an informal member until December 31.
Dec 12, 2020, 19:25 PM IST
In blow to WHO, EU seeks powers to declare health emergencies
It comes after the WHO was criticised for having declared COVID-19 outbreak, which first emerged in China at the end of last year, too late.
Nov 11, 2020, 23:45 PM IST
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter to face same EU rules on hateful content as broadcasters
The amendments to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive adopted in 2018 came in part from lobbying by broadcasters who wanted online platforms to have the same obligations as traditional media companies.
Jul 03, 2020, 08:56 AM IST
Ursula von der Leyen elected first female European commission president
The European Parliament on Tuesday confirmed Ursula von der Leyen, a German conservative, as the next president of the executive EU Commission by 383 votes to 327 against, the speaker of the assembly, David Sassoli, said.
Jul 16, 2019, 23:32 PM IST
EU debates how and when to start trade talks with Donald Trump
The European Commission has asked the EU`s 28 countries to approve two negotiating mandates so that formal talks can begin.
Feb 22, 2019, 11:17 AM IST