الاتحاد الأوروبي

Ursula von der Leyen announces EU electricity tax cuts at Brussels press conference, screen shows falling prices and energy icons against Middle East crisis backdrop.

Brussels proposes cutting electricity taxes amid energy crisis

16 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, proposes reducing electricity taxes, reviewing the carbon emissions market, and avoiding premature nuclear plant closures to lower energy prices amid the Middle East war. These measures address surging oil prices due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, costing 6 billion euros since February 28. The EU meanwhile rejects military involvement in the conflict despite pressure from Donald Trump.

Carcassonne mayor removes EU flag from town hall

Christophe Barthès, newly elected mayor of Carcassonne for Rassemblement national, removed the European Union flag from the town hall facade on Sunday, March 29. In a video posted on X, he folds the flag while writing: «Dehors les drapeaux européens à la mairie ! Place aux drapeaux français».

Mexico and Germany confirm EU global agreement signing in May

20 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

President Claudia Sheinbaum and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirmed that Mexico will sign the updated Global Agreement with the European Union in May during their meeting in Cancún, Quintana Roo. Both highlighted commercial opportunities and interest from German companies in investing in Mexico.

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EU provisionally applies trade deal with Mercosur

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EU suspends implementation of Turnberry trade deal with Trump

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Europe responds to Trump's 15% global tariff hike after court ruling

China defends WTO's most-favoured nation principle after US and EU challenges

China has submitted a document to the World Trade Organization defending the most-favoured nation principle in response to challenges from the United States and the European Union. Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could allow powerful countries to dominate smaller ones. The document marks the first such submission from China since the WTO launched a formal self-review in 2022.

إكس ترفع دعوى ضد غرامة الاتحاد الأوروبي البالغة 120 مليون يورو (140 مليون دولار) بموجب قانون الخدمات الرقمية

20 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي تم التحقق من الحقائق

قالت إكس إنها رفعت دعوى ضد غرامة قدرها 120 مليون يورو (140 مليون دولار) فرضتها المفوضية الأوروبية بسبب انتهاكات لالتزامات الشفافية بموجب قانون الخدمات الرقمية للاتحاد الأوروبي، فيما قد يصبح أول اختبار قضائي كبير لدليل القواعد الجديد للمنصات عبر الإنترنت في الكتلة.

European Parliament rejects motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen

The European Parliament rejected a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, January 22, initiated by the far right over disputes surrounding the Mercosur agreement. The motion garnered only 165 votes in favor against 390 against. The French government firmly opposes any provisional application of the treaty, calling it a 'democratic violation'.

European parliament seizes court over Mercosur agreement

21 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to refer the EU-Mercosur trade deal to the Court of Justice to check its legality, temporarily halting its implementation. Thousands of farmers are protesting in Strasbourg against the agreement, with a police officer seriously injured in clashes. France welcomes the vote as aligned with its opposition to the treaty.

19 مارس 2026 03:22