Tag: European Union
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India Stakes Its Seat at the Global Chip Table: Barriers Ahead
India’s Ambition to Join the Global Chip Table At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India signaled a renewed and strategic push to become a central player in the global microchip supply chain. With a mix of policy reforms, partnerships, and ambitious targets, New Delhi is trying to move beyond its traditional role as a…
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CEF Energy Invests €650 Million in 14 Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Projects to Boost Europe’s Energy Security
EU Unveils €650 Million Investment in 14 Cross-Border Energy Projects The European Commission has announced a substantial funding push for energy infrastructure, dedicating approximately €650 million from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme to 14 cross-border energy initiatives. These Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) are designed to strengthen the…
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Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa: EU Leaders at India’s Republic Day 2026
Overview: A historic Republic Day gathering India’s Republic Day Parade 2026 is set to feature a landmark rotation of international diplomacy as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, the prime minister of Portugal and the president of the European Council, are named as the chief guests. The attendance of these senior…
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EU Summit Anecdotes: Frederiksen’s tale and Trump blinking
Trump seems to blink first ahead of high-stakes EU summit As tensions rise before a pivotal EU summit, observers are turning their attention to the personal anecdotes and strategic moments that shape the gathering of the 27 EU leaders. The hour is heavy with policy stakes, but among the chatter there’s a memorable quip from…
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Trump’s Greenland Gaffe Echoes at Davos as EU Leaders Scramble for Clarity
Trump’s incoherent remarks spark confusion ahead of Davos In a week that promised decisive agenda-setting for both the United States and its European partners, Donald Trump’s latest comments on Greenland left EU leaders scrambling to interpret Washington’s posture. The 45th president, boasting of a long track record of wins, appeared tense and unfocused as he…
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Trump tariff threats over Greenland: NATO members warn of dangerous downward spiral
Allies push back against tariff threats tied to Greenland Leaders from a coalition of European nations—Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—released a joint statement warning that President Donald Trump’s tariff threats regarding Greenland could provoke a destabilizing cycle in European security and global trade. Though Greenland is an autonomous…
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EU seals contentious Mercosur trade deal, pledges fair trade over tariffs
A landmark moment in global trade The European Union and the Mercosur bloc—comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay—signed a long-awaited trade agreement that European leaders described as a turning point for global commerce. After more than two decades of negotiations, the pact aims to reduce barriers, expand market access, and set a shared framework for…
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EU Pushes for a Farage-Style Guarantee in Brexit ‘Reset’ Deal with the UK
EU Pushes for a Farage-Style Guarantee in Brexit Reset Deal The European Union is pressing for a robust mechanism in any forthcoming Brexit reset agreement with the United Kingdom. At the heart of the talks is a demand for guarantees that Brussels would be compensated if a future UK government reneges on the terms of…
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Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears
Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears Italy has sharpened its demands in the long‑running Mercosur trade talks, insisting on stronger safeguards for food standards, environmental protections, and European farmers. The move comes at a moment when European Union officials say the EU–Mercosur agreement is edging closer to finalisation, despite political turbulence at…
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Macron Aims to Cement Security Guarantees for Ukraine in High-Stakes Summit
France Hosts High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine Security Guarantees President Emmanuel Macron is bringing together Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky and a coalition of key allies for a summit that aims to solidify security guarantees for Kyiv. The gathering is set against the backdrop of renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia, with participants weighing concrete…