EU chief announces more sanctions on Iran

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EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us
The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday there is a strong relationship between the EU and Greenland and that Greenlanders could rely on the EU's support. She added that the security of the Arctic region is a key topic for the EU.

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EU to 'Swiftly' Propose Further Sanctions on Iran, Von Der Leyen Says
EU chief announces more sanctions on Iran as protest death toll rises
Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising 'decisive response' to US, Israel
The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Senators discuss U.S. involvement in Iran as death toll from protests climbs
EU to 'swiftly' propose further sanctions on Iran, von der Leyen says
Some US personnel told to leave Qatar base as Trump weighs action against Iranian regime
Iranian authorities have pledged to swiftly punish anti-government protesters, with officials warning that anyone arrested is considered guilty of waging “internal war” against the regime.

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Iran closes airspace to all flights as foreign minister denies it plans to execute protesters – live
Trump says Iran has ‘no plan for executions’ as US weighs options against regime

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute

China and the European Union say they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc's imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.

EU, UK to start carbon market negotiations next week

The European Union and Britain will launch negotiations next week on linking their carbon emissions trading systems, the EU's climate commissioner told Reuters.

Declining wine consumption in EU forecast to continue

Reflecting on how consumption habits were changing, the European Commission highlighted younger drinkers "in particular" tended to consume less alcohol.

EU pushes forward long-discussed free trade deal with South America

The European Union is renewing negotiations for a free trade agreement with five South American nations neighboring Venezuela

EU will carefully assess X's promised changes to Grok, spokesperson says

The European Commission will carefully assess changes Elon Musk's platform X has said it would make to its Grok chatbot, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
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EU-Mercosur: President Costa to travel to Brazil and Paraguay

The President of the , António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will attend the EU-Mercosur signature ceremony in Asunción, Paraguay on 17 January 2026.

EU-Mercosur trade pact signals limits of Trump’s hardball diplomacy in Latin America

A mega trade deal clinched between the European Union and South America’s biggest economies after a quarter-century of

'Soft landing' on China-EU EV case shows resolving trade disputes through partnership remains feasible: Commerce Ministry

VCG. Asked to brief the China-EU electric vehicle (EV) dispute case which has recently achieved a soft landing, drawing high attentio
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The Great Wall Between China and the EU

From left: Then-European Council President Charles Michel, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meet in Beijing ahead of the China-EU Summit on Dec. 7, 2023. Credit: European Council In times of evolving ...

EU to waive import levies on Chinese EVs through 'minimum price' deal

Brussels will not collect "anti-subsidy" tariffs on Chinese EVs imported to the EU provided manufacturers commit to a mimimum price, new rules state.
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