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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

Senin, 16 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI Gambar dihasilkan oleh AI

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

Jumat, 20 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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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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.

X mengajukan banding atas denda UE €120 juta ($140 juta) Undang-Undang Layanan Digital

Jumat, 20 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI Fakta terverifikasi

X mengatakan telah mengajukan banding terhadap denda €120 juta ($140 juta) yang dijatuhkan Komisi Eropa atas pelanggaran kewajiban transparansi di bawah Undang-Undang Layanan Digital UE, yang bisa menjadi uji hukum pertama besar bagi buku aturan platform online baru blok tersebut.

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

Rabu, 21 Januari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

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 Maret 2026 03.22