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The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The union has a total area of 4,233,255 km² (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated total population of over 449 million. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity combining the characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.

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Brussels, my love? Can the EU stave off a trade war with the US? In this edition, we hear how the EU is trying to go green but stay competitive and tell you who the most corrupt countries in Europe are. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 37:22Published 12 minutes ago

Russia’s Lavrov Shames Zelensky, NATO, EU \| Putin’s Aide’s Big Reaction on Ending Ukraine War Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has made provocative statements regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict, urging for a shift in diplomatic approaches. Lavrov emphasized that peace efforts should.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 18:45Published 13 hours ago

Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis? Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis? Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria recorded the highest population shares of over-65s in the EU in 2024. But how will the bloc's demography.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 17 hours ago

US-EU relations: The 31 days that shook the transatlantic partnership US-EU relations: The 31 days that shook the transatlantic partnership One month after Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between the United States and the European Union are.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:45Published 1 day ago

EU reaffirms support for Zelenskyy as legitimate president of Ukraine EU reaffirms support for Zelenskyy as legitimate president of Ukraine The wave of support for Zelenskyy comes after US President Donald Trump called him a 'dictator' and criticised the fact.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:37Published 1 day ago

Pesticide cuts are off the table, says EU Agriculture Commissioner Pesticide cuts are off the table, says EU Agriculture Commissioner The EU executive will not put a contentious plan to slash pesticide use back on the table, agriculture Commissioner Christophe.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:13Published 1 day ago

Trump says 'EU has been very unfair to us' as he announces 25% tariffs Trump says 'EU has been very unfair to us' as he announces 25% tariffs Top trade officials for the bloc said they were interested in opening negotiations with the White House to strike mutually.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 2 days ago

French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks French President Macron and UK PM Keir Starmer invited to White House for Ukraine talks US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced the two key European leaders will have a seat at the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Born abroad, living in the EU: How migration shapes the EU’s population The number of non-EU citizens living in the EU has grown by 2.3 million in 2023, with Ukrainian, Turkish, and Moroccan citizens representing the three largest groups. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 3 days ago

Putin Open To Zelensky Talks As Kremlin Says Ukraine Can Join EU But Not NATO Amid Saudi Peace Talks Putin Open To Zelensky Talks As Kremlin Says Ukraine Can Join EU But Not NATO Amid Saudi Peace Talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Zelensky if necessary, the Kremlin stated,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 3 days ago

EU emergency summit on Ukraine: US treats EU as 'junior partner' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:05Published 5 days ago

EU leaders seek ‘clarity’, ‘rational assessment’ of Trump administration Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:22Published 5 days ago

EU leaders meet in Paris over US shift on Ukraine Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published 5 days ago

How many non-EU citizens were under temporary protection at the end of 2024? Germany is the EU country which welcomes the most non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine after Russia's invasion. Nearly half of Ukrainian citizens who escaped are adult women. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 5 days ago

Poland Rejects Zelensky’s Call For Unified EU Army, Says Bloc’s Defense Must Align With NATO Efforts Poland Rejects Zelensky’s Call For Unified EU Army, reaffirming its commitment to NATO. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that a European military would not materialize, emphasizing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 5 days ago

Stunned Europeans make plans after US announcements on Ukraine European leaders on the final day of the Munich Security Conference on Sunday sought to firm up how the European Union can move from talk to more action as Washington pushes to stop the fighting in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 6 days ago

Russia's opposition remains leaderless a year after Navalny's death "Alexei Navalny gave his life for a free and democratic Russia," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said on the anniversary of his death. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

Macron Calls Emergency EU Summit As US, Russia Plan Ukraine Peace Talk Without Europe, Kiev Left Out French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit after the US and Russia agreed to hold Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, excluding the EU and Kiev. The move comes after Trump and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 6 days ago

Trump’s Envoy Keith Kellogg Drops Bombshell: ‘No Place for EU in Ukraine Talks’\| Kyiv Invited Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg made a stunning revelation, stating that the European Union may not be part of negotiations between the US and Russia over Ukraine. However, he confirmed that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 6 days ago

Nato Chief Mark Rutte Tells Europe To ‘Stop Complaining’ And Offer Real Solutions On Ukraine War NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged European leaders to stop complaining about being sidelined in Ukraine peace talks and instead present concrete solutions. Speaking at the Munich Security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 6 days ago

Watch: Vance Warns Europe’s Biggest Threat Is Internal, Slams EU Over Free Speech \| Trump Praises U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has warned that Europe’s greatest threat isn’t Russia or China but its retreat from core values. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he criticized the EU’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 1 week ago

Trump Putin Phone Call Sends Shockwaves Across Europe\| Macron Urges EU To Stop Relying On US Defense Trump Putin Call has sent shockwaves across Europe, raising concerns over the future of NATO, Ukraine, and EU security. French President Emmanuel Macron reacted strongly, calling Trump's actions an.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:14Published 1 week ago

EU leaders reply to Trump: You need us at the table to make any peace deal work The phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has stoked fears that Europe will be completely removed from the peace process. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Montenegro prime minister: We are next in line to become the EU's 28th member EU candidate country Montenegro hopes to become the 28th member by 2028, says its Prime Minister Milojko Spajić during an interview with Euronews. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published 1 week ago

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Baltic states cut power ties with Russia Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected their electricity systems from Russia's as the Baltic countries seek closer ties with the European Union and better national security. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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PM to urge EU nations to 'shoulder more of the burden' on defence spending Sir Keir Starmer will urge European countries to commit more in defence spending as he heads to Brussels for security talks. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
PM 'should be rediverting his plane' to US instead of flying to EU talks, says shadow business secretary Sir Keir Starmer should be prioritising the UK's relationship with the US rather than the EU, the shadow business secretary has said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Most people think leaving the EU was a mistake - but don't expect politicians to reopen the Brexit question This weekend marks five years since the UK finally managed to "take back control" and leave the European Union. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Elon Musk's praise for European right-wing branded 'disgusting' by German chancellor German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called Elon Musk's backing of right-wing parties in the European Union "really disgusting". Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

India seeks fair and equitable trade agenda in EU FTA discussions India emphasized the need for a fair and equitable trade agenda with the EU, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers. During his meeting with Maroš Šefovi, Piyush Goyal stressed cooperation on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2025
Tories made 'mistakes' on Brexit and left EU 'without plan for growth', says Badenoch The Tories mishandled Brexit and left the EU "without a plan for growth", Kemi Badenoch has admitted. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2025
Push for EU youth mobility scheme as Labour MPs told 'put your money where your mouth is' Labour MPs have been told to "put their money where their mouth is" and back a bill for an EU Youth Mobility Scheme. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2025	Russian gas supply to European Union via Ukraine halted Russian gas supplies to European Union states via Ukraine have been halted, shutting down Moscow's oldest gas route to the continent. Sky News - Published on January 1, 2025
A year of high-stakes politics and crises: Key highlights from 2024 Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2024	Former Man City player named president of Georgia After 17 days of pro-EU protests, a former Manchester City footballer is appointed president. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2024
UK to reduce support for Georgia after 'shocking scenes of violence' at EU protests The UK will reduce its support and engagement with Georgia following "shocking scenes of violence", the foreign secretary has said. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2024	Violent protests in Georgia as 'pro-Russian' government suspends bid to join EU Violent protests have erupted in Georgia over its ruling party's decision to put talks on the country's longstanding bid to join the EU back until 2028. Sky News - Published on November 29, 2024
Over 100 politicians from multiple countries condemn China over detention of tycoon Jimmy Lai More than 100 politicians from 24 different countries, including the UK, the US and the EU, have written a joint letter condemning China over the "arbitrary detention and unfair trial" of Jimmy Lai, a.. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2024	COP29: India opposes EU plan for border tax on carbon-intensive goods, seeks bold action from rich nations At COP29, India opposed unilateral trade barriers like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, arguing they unfairly burden developing nations. India emphasized technology transfer, climate.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2024
COP29 host suggests it can't ditch gas because of EU demand - and plays down the Trump effect Azerbaijan has to increase its gas production because of "commitments" to meet EU demand, its key official has implied, as it prepares to open the COP29 climate talks in Baku. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2024	Isro to launch EU’s Sun spacecraft in Dec first week from Sriharikota: Minister Jitendra Singh India will launch the European Union's Proba-3 spacecraft from Sriharikota in December, marking another milestone in their space cooperation. This mission, involving two satellites, will study the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2024
Isro set to launch EU's Sun observatory mission in Dec India and the European Union are strengthening their space collaboration with ISRO set to launch the EU's Proba-3 spacecraft in December. This mission, consisting of two satellites, will study the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2024	Moldova's pro-EU president wins second term after defeating pro-Russian rival in election Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office after defeating her pro-Russian rival. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2024
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Starmer heads to Germany as he seeks to 'rebuild' EU relations post Brexit Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Germany to hold talks on a new bilateral treaty with the country as he hopes to "move beyond Brexit to rebuild relationships" with the EU. Sky News - Published on August 27, 2024	New vaccine advice issued amid spread of mpox People should get vaccinated against mpox if travelling to an African country affected by the latest outbreak, the EU's public health body has said. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2024
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New sanctions target Russian gas for the first time - but could have gone much further The EU today launched its 14th package of sanctions against Russia - this time targeting Vladimir Putin's liquefied natural gas exports (LNG) for the first time. Sky News - Published on June 24, 2024	Sunak claims Starmer could 'put Brexit in peril' – as Labour warn against election complacency The Conservatives have claimed a Labour government could "put Brexit in peril" in statements and op-eds published on the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2024
China targets EU pork as threat of trade war escalates China may target the European Union's pork producers in retaliation for EU tariffs on its electric cars. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2024	PM Modi meets world leaders, pitches for well-being of Global South at G7 Summit: Top points Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th G7 Summit in Italy, which was held from June 13 to 14. The G7 is a coalition of nations that includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 15, 2024

European Union

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