European Union news
Read verified news on BetaVoices covering European Union, with reporting, context, and related developments.
Ukraine war diplomacy
Russia calls Europe a threat to peace while saying it is ready for EU talks
Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of escalating the war through military support for Ukraine and said the US is no longer acting as an objective mediator
EU carbon market
EU states push back on carbon rules as industry costs rise
Several governments say planned cuts to free emissions allowances could deepen pressure on heavy industry, while Brussels signals a more flexible sector-by-sector approach may be considered
Transatlantic trade
Trump’s EU auto tariff threat puts Europe’s carmakers back in the crosshairs
The US president says tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks could rise from 15 percent to 25 percent, reviving a dispute over an unfinished trade deal
Ukraine support
Starmer says UK talks on EU Ukraine loan could strengthen ties
The prime minister said Britain is discussing participation in a £78bn EU-backed loan plan, with potential benefits for Ukraine, UK jobs and defence cooperation with Brussels
Trade tensions
Trump says EU car and truck tariffs will rise to 25%
The president accused the European Union of failing to comply with last year’s trade deal but did not explain the alleged breach. The higher rate is set to take effect next week