Tag: #eu

EU carbon border levy enters ‘definitive’ phase in 2026, with first payments due in 2027

Europe’s CBAM shifts from reporting to legal liabilities on Jan. 1, 2026, tying import costs to EU carbon prices—though payments start in 2027.

#eu, #carbonpricing, #trade, #steel, #climatepolicy

EU Agrees on Significant Migration and Asylum Policy Reforms

EU agrees on migration reforms, tightening borders and balancing refugee distribution among states, sparking human rights concerns.

#eu, #migration, #asylum, #humanrights

EU Climate Policy Meeting Highlights Divisions Ahead of COP30

EU leaders debate 90% emission reduction target for 2040 amid economic concerns.

#eu, #climatechange, #cop30, #emissionreduction

European Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Amid Global Trade Tensions

ECB holds key interest rate at 2.00%, balancing growth and inflation amid U.S.-EU trade tensions.

#ecb, #interestrates, #eu, #usatariffs, #eurozone

Political Tensions Rise in Hungary as Orbán and Magyar Hold Dueling Rallies

Orbán and Magyar's rallies in Budapest signal deepening divisions ahead of Hungary's 2026 elections.

#hungary, #orbán, #magyar, #2026elections, #eu

EU Sets New Emissions Targets for 2035 and 2040 Despite Internal Divisions

EU announces new emissions targets for 2035 and 2040, facing internal and global challenges ahead of COP30.

#eu, #emissions, #cop30, #climatechange, #china

EU Slaps Google with €2.95 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations

EU fines Google €2.95B for antitrust breaches in adtech, intensifying tech regulation scrutiny.

#eu, #google, #antitrust, #adtech, #fine

Draghi Urges EU to Accelerate Economic Reforms Amid Global Competition

Mario Draghi calls for urgent EU economic reforms to boost global competitiveness against the US and China.

#mario draghi, #eu, #economic reform, #global competition

EU Targets 'Killer Acquisitions' with Planned Merger Control Reforms

EU reforms merger rules to tackle 'killer acquisitions', introducing deal value-based thresholds for fair competition.

#eu, #mergers, #competition, #innovation

China Sanctions Lithuanian Banks in Retaliation to EU Measures

China imposes sanctions on Lithuanian banks in a symbolic move amid EU-China tensions over Russia support.

#china, #eu, #sanctions, #banks, #russia

Trump Implements New Tariffs on 66 Countries, Escalating Trade Policy

President Trump announces tariffs on 66 countries, including Canada and the EU, raising import costs amid global market reactions.

#trump, #tariffs, #us, #canada, #eu

U.S. and EU Finalize Groundbreaking Trade Agreement Amid Controversy

U.S. and EU seal a major trade deal with tariffs and investment commitments, aiming to ease tensions. But European leaders express mixed reactions.

#us, #eu, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

Trump Announces 30% Tariff on EU and Mexico Imports Sparking Global Trade Tension

President Trump imposes 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico, escalating trade tensions and prompting potential retaliations.

#trump, #tariffs, #eu, #mexico, #trade

Mediterranean Wildfires Intensify Climate Crisis: Spain, France, Greece, and Syria Hit Hard

Wildfires across the Mediterranean wreak havoc, highlighting urgent climate and preparedness actions needed.

#wildfires, #climatechange, #mediterranean, #eu

EU Unveils General-Purpose AI Code of Practice Ahead of AI Act

EU launches a voluntary AI framework to guide companies in compliance with the upcoming AI Act, stirring industry debate.

#eu, #ai, #regulation, #technology, #innovation