European Commission Adopts New Strategy On Central Asia
The aim is to create what it calls "a stronger, modern, and nonexclusive partnership" with former Soviet republics in Central Asia
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Merkel Doesn’t Want Either Of The EU’s Top Jobs
Who's going to be next presidents of the European Commission and the European Council?
Why German economy suffers
EU once again changed the growth forecast for the bloc's leader
Juncker: U.S.-China tensions negatively affect investment climate around the world
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said that trade tensions between China and the U.S. would negatively affect the investment climate around the world. "If investors don't have the feeling …
Possible European Commission head intends to block Nord Stream 2
EU candidate Manfred Weber said he will try to block the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if he becomes the next President of the European Commission, according to the Polska Times newspaper. "I am …
EU issues $20 billion list of U.S. imports for tariffs
The European Commission published a list of $20 billion worth of U.S. imports it could hit with tariffs in a dispute over Boeing aircraft subsidies. The EU retaliation plan follows a U.S. threat to seek $11 billion in damages through …
Juncker: no more short Brexit delays
The European Union will not grant Britain another short delay to Brexit if UK lawmakers fail to ratify the stalled divorce agreement by April 12, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said. “The …
UK asks to delay Brexit until June 30
British Prime Minister Theresa May asked the European Union to delay Brexit until June 30. "I am... writing to inform the European Council that the UK is seeking an extension to the Article 50 period... until 30 …
Brussels ramps up criticism of China
Policy paper describes Beijing as ‘systemic rival’ and lashes out at unfair practices
Brexit could be delayed
Brexit could be delayed until 2021 under plans being explored by the EU’s most senior officials, the Guardian reported. A lengthy extension of the negotiating period is gaining traction as the EU’s default position should …
European Central Bank concerned by economic slowdown
Top officials of the European Central Bank worried at their last meeting that the slowdown in economic growth might be "deeper and more broad-based" than previously suspected
European car imports endanger US national security
EU threatens retaliation if US imposes punitive car tariffs
EU may leave Nord Stream-2 underutilized?
The Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline may remain underutilized for at least first several years of operations due to new amendments to the European Union gas directive, the Kommersant daily …
Brussels puts Saudi Arabia on finance blacklist
... since it's been classified as a major threat to security due to its refusal to crack down on terrorism financing and a continued lack of enthusiasm for halting massive money laundering schemes
Could Brexit be delayed?
The European Commission said Britain has not requested a Brexit delay and that any such extension of negotiating time before the divorce could not be open-ended but leading to a concrete result. Speaking at a regular news briefing in …
New EU gas law has Nord Stream 2 loopholes - media
The European Union reached a provisional deal on new rules governing import gas pipelines including the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project. Representatives of EU governments and the European Parliament approved a revision to gas-market …
European Commission sharply lowers oil prices forecasts
The European Commission has lowered its forecasts for Brent oil prices in 2019-2020 in its Winter 2019 interim report. Based on futures markets, an average Brent oil price of $61 per barrel is now assumed in 2019 and 2020, according to …
EU to deal with sovereign debt
Banks have accrued large stockpiles of their home nation’s debt for political reasons
European Commission is not the enemy of the Italian people
After months embroiled in a high-profile diplomatic row, Italy has agreed a deal on its budget with Europe
European Commission rules out renegotiation of Brexit deal
The European Commission commented on the EU Court of Justice's decision that the United Kingdom can unilaterally revoke its notification of withdrawal from the European Union. "We are prepared for all scenarios," European …
