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UK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says Lammy
The foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in UkraineBBC News - 5d -
UK diverges from EU on US tariffs and artificial intelligence safety
Decision not to impose immediate reprisals comes as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accordFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
No, asylum-seekers are not invading the country
If “invasion” implies chaotic, irregular entry, ending humanitarian parole is more likely to foment it.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
How each country’s emissions compare
A searchable dashboard of 193 countries’ historical emissions and future climate targetsFinancial Times - 2d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
EU ponders how to respond to a fresh Trump onslaught
Brussels can’t do the rapid pre-emptive retaliation that Canada and Mexico threatenedFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
EU to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
Trading bloc promises ‘firm and proportionate countermeasures’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
EU to ease fiscal rules to boost defence spending
Activation of ‘escape clause’ will help countries ‘substantially increase’ military spending, says Ursula von der LeyenFinancial Times - 6d -
EU plans Trump-style import ban on food
Brussels wants to block farm products containing prohibited pesticidesFinancial Times - 4d -
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EU cracks down on fast fashion and food waste
Ecommerce groups will be forced to cover costs of collecting, sorting and recyclingFinancial Times - 1d -
EU claims ‘positive momentum’ in trade talks with US
Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 8h -
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO
HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs
The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.BBC News - 6d -
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Smaller countries learn to hedge their bets in the age of Trump
This is a world in which no one can ‘price’ peace any moreFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves’ country
President Trump said over the weekend his work to "save" the country gives him legal leeway. “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” Trump posted Saturday to Truth Social and X. The ...The Hill - 3d -
European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine
Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland express reluctance after Britain says it is prepared to commit forcesFinancial Times - 3d -
Is UK inflation on the rise again?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 4d -
Is the UK failing victims of fraud?
A new compensation scheme is meant to protect against push payment scams, but experts say the system itself is in urgent need of repairFinancial Times - 1d -
Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
EU watchdog warns of resistance to Brussels’ bid to slash red tape
Esma chair says national pushback to harmonising rules risks undermining its push to become a European SECFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
EU says it will retaliate immediately if Trump imposes new tariffs
Bloc’s leaders also pledge to protect EU interests after US president announces escalation in aggressive trade policy. Europe will not hesitate to retaliate if Donald Trump imposes any new tariffs, ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Iceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Trump fears, says PM
Kristrún Frostadóttir favours restarting talks for economic reasons and not in reaction to US president’s Arctic sabre-rattlingFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
The Guardian view on Kosovo’s election result: a gateway to rapprochement with the EU
A new coalition government may seek to rebuild bridges with western partners, at a perilous geopolitical moment. Seventeen years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, its future remains ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
How the EU could respond to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. to the dismay of allies overseas. In a statement released Sunday, the European Commission said it would ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
EU plans radical budget overhaul handing more power to capitals
Bloc’s 50 spending programmes to be lumped into 3 funds, according to paperFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Why US tariffs only compound the EU steel industry’s existential woes
Also in this newsletter: Poland’s very own deregulation supremoFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
EU vows US tariffs 'will not go unanswered' and will trigger tough countermeasures
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed that U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered” and will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation blocABC News - Feb. 11 -
Vance warns EU against AI overregulation at summit in Paris
In his first international address, Vice President JD Vance also argued AI must remain free from "ideological bias."CBS News - Feb. 11 -
EU weighs temporary gas price cap to counter diverging costs with US
Proposal draws backlash from industry, warning it could damage ‘trust’Financial Times - Feb. 12 -
Could an EU-US deal be struck to avoid a full-blown trade war?
Also in this newsletter: Von der Leyen’s simplification drive hits the roadFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
The EU knows aid is not only a moral duty but a strategic necessity
As the winds of isolationism whip across the world, nations that value stability and prosperity must step upFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
EU ‘completely overshooting’ on green rules, Siemens Energy boss warns
Brussels faces backlash over regulations as Donald Trump’s agenda deepens concerns over region’s competitivenessFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
EU to switch to single-day settlement of stock and bond trades in 2027
Move aligns bloc with similar shift in UK and Switzerland as commission seeks to revitalise capital marketsFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach
Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban. UK politics live – latest updates Ministers have declined to restate ...The Guardian - Feb. 13
