EU Counter-Measures to Trump’s Tariffs

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Photo by LSE Library on Unsplash The EU is set to announce a first package of counter-measures in response to President Trump’s announcement of universal tariffs on the whole world, including the EU. The US is EU 5th most important trading partner, with total trade exceeding €9 billion. Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen called…

Steel and Metals Action Plan

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Photo by Mads Eneqvist on Unsplash The European Commission has presented its long awaited Steel and Metals Action Plan – the EU’s proposal to ensure the future of the European steel industry. The Commission says the plan will support the steel sector face current challenges in the short to medium term. The sector-specific priority measures are the result of an inclusive and collaborative process, which involved multiple…

All Out Trade War Between EU and USA

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Photo by Yoav Aziz on Unsplash The EU Commission says it regrets the US decision to impose tariffs against European companies. The EC has branded the move as unjustified, disruptive to transatlantic trade and harmful to businesses and consumers, often resulting in higher prices. The Commission says its response is carefully calibrated and based on…

Future of the Steel Sector

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Photo by D R on Unsplash EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has convened key European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders for the launch of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Steel sector. This marks the start of a collaborative process to address critical challenges faced by the sector and ensure its continued success as…

Hiroshima AI Process

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Photo by Maximalfocus on Unsplash The EU Commission said it welcomes Monday’s agreement by G7 leaders on International Guiding Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers under the “Hiroshima AI process.” President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was among those who subscribed to the G7 leaders’ statement issued by the 2023 Japan G7 presidency….

Treaty for the High Seas

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Photo by NEOM on Unsplash The EU has pledged to plush for “unprecedented” protection for the world’s oceans. This comes after EC President Ursula von der Leyen signed, on behalf of the EU, a new “Treaty for the High Seas.” The document is also known as the ‘Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) treaty.  The EC calls it a “landmark treaty”…

The Return of the Wolf

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Photo by Gian Luca Pilia on Unsplash The return of the wolf to EU regions where it has been absent for a long time is increasingly leading to conflicts with local farming and hunting communities, says the EU Commission. It says this especially so where measures to prevent attacks on livestock are not widely implemented. EC President Ursula von…