European Union News

Hours after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 10% tariffs on Denmark and several other European Union countries over the Greenland dispute, the European bloc reacted strongly, warning that such moves could lead to a "dangerous escalation" and seriously damage the transatlantic partnership.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is in India for a two-day visit, indirectly hinted at a changing geopolitical landscape due to Russia-Ukraine war and American policies.

India and the EU reaffirmed political resolve to conclude a fair, balanced FTA, with ministerial talks in Brussels narrowing differences, accelerating negotiations, and expressing confidence in an early beneficial agreement.

European Union leaders to attend India's Republic Day 2026 celebrations as chief guests on January 26, coinciding with an India-EU Summit amid the ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations. 

European Union leaders will raise 90 billion euros in joint debt to fund Ukraine for the next two years after they failed in their plan to issue a reparations loan.

Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA), launched in India ahead of COP30 to help industries adopt green technologies and cut emissions, Bartosz Przywara, Counsellor for Energy, Climate Action and Environment, European Union delegation to India told ANI today.  

Data and analysis from 2025 reveal both reductions and paradoxical increases in certain economic spheres, as Europe’s allies to Ukraine inadvertently fuel Russia’s ability to sustain its campaign, according to an article by Anna Mahjar-Barducci published by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA).  

Negotiators report increased momentum in discussions, which have been given a boost from US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive, a report from OneWorldOutlook said.  

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.

Speaking to the reporters in the national capital, Goyal said, "We have reached a very advanced stage in our FTA with the European Union.

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.

Transatlantic leaders coordinate to prevent unilateral concessions to Russia.

Europeans ramped up support this week for Ukraine’s battle against drone and ballistic missile attacks. A fresh delivery of anti-aircraft missiles came from the United Kingdom and Germany. The goal is to defend Ukraine’s skies.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the imposition of sanctions made it evident that "the European Union continues to pile up unilateral restrictions on Russia, which are illegal in terms of international law and undermine the prerogatives of the UN Security Council".

India has taken a firm stance amid the EU sanctions and threat from the United States over Russian oil purchase, saying that energy security is the prime concern and the New Delhi will do what is needed to be done.

The US government's decision to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent took effect earlier this month, escalating a trade dispute that has drawn sharp concern from European producers, who warn the steep new duties could cause significant harm to the sector.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the European Union's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, calling it "a step in the right direction" and urging continued pressure on Russia.

Prices will go up, in Europe and the United States, and jobs are at stake, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 

China is willing to work with the 27-member EU against unilateralism.

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.