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Brussels – Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, is set to travel to Washington on Sunday, April 13, to advance discussions on the trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and the United States. This initiative is part of an effort to avert escalating tariffs and a potential trade conflict, as…

Maroš Šefčovič is set to return to Washington for the third time since Donald Trump resumed the U.S. presidency in January. His latest visit follows a surprising move by Trump, who decided to temporarily halt parts of his controversial “Liberation Day” tariffs while sharply increasing tariffs on Chinese goods—bringing the total to 145 percent. In…

Brussels (dpa) – Due to the deteriorating condition of many soils across the EU, there will be an enhanced monitoring system implemented to assess their health. Representatives from EU member states and the European Parliament have reached an agreement to evaluate soil health using standardized indicators. Initial measures have been set to monitor pesticide levels…

Bilzen (Eurotoday) – Raw eggs unexpectedly fell on diners eating at an outdoor McDonald’s in Bilzen following a drone attack that has sparked both confusion and investigation. “My clothes are soiled, and we don’t know who it is,” explained local resident Sita Slechten. McDonald’s has confirmed that an investigation is currently underway. The incident involved…

A brewing tariff storm took an unexpected turn when Donald Trump abruptly postponed his planned trade tariffs for 90 days — sparing all countries except China. The surprise move injected relief into global markets and left European officials trying to decode Trump’s next steps. In the latest episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton explores…

Vienna – Austria’s European Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) is advocating for a faster pace in EU enlargement, emphasizing the need for concrete actions for the people in the Western Balkans. In an interview with APA, she expressed optimism that the EU could welcome its first candidate countries “within a few years,” definitely by 2030. She…

Ghent (Eurotoday) – A court in Ghent has convicted a Chinese drug trafficking ring responsible for sending two tons of cannabis via postal services to locations in Drongen (Ghent) and Nazareth. The leader of the network was sentenced to eight years in prison, while other individuals involved received suspended prison sentences. The Chinese criminal group…

During a recent press briefing, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the mutual enthusiasm between India and the United Kingdom to finalize a free trade agreement swiftly. “There is a great sense of positivity and also eagerness and dedication to have this concluded sooner rather than later from both the sides,” she said. However, Sitharaman…