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Eurozone economic sentiment sinks to post-pandemic low as energy-driven inflation fears surge

Eurozone economic sentiment hits its lowest level since 2020 as energy prices drive inflation fears higher, deepening consumer pessimism and complicating the ECB’s policy path

EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback

The European Commission is moving against Meta over changes to WhatsApp that could sideline rival AI assistants. Regulators say the new access fee risks violating competition rules, signalling a broader crackdown on how Big Tech controls emerging AI ecosystems and whether dominant platforms are unfairly limiting access to competitors.

EU moves to halve steel imports, doubles tariffs to shield domestic industry

The European Union has agreed to slash tariff-free steel imports by 47 per cent and double duties to 50 per cent on excess shipments, aiming to protect domestic producers, raise capacity utilisation, and curb global oversupply

Iran warns of 'dangerous consequences' if Europe intervenes in war

Several European nations have so far kept their distance from the conflict, avoiding direct involvement in offensive operations, though some have extended defensive support to Gulf states

EU-Australia free-trade agreement inches closer to completion: Report

The European Union and Australia are nearing a long-pending free-trade agreement, with negotiations entering the final phase amid efforts to strengthen supply chains and counter global trade disruptions

What are the new biometric rules leading to long queues, delays at European airports?

The European Union launched its digital Entry and Exit System (EES) last year, which tracks when non-EU citizens enter and exit the Schengen area. But why is it causing delays?

EU looks to simplify Schengen visas for tourists and business travellers

As part of the proposed changes, the EU is looking at more flexible travel arrangements for professionals who need to move frequently across Schengen countries.

Mother vs Father of all deals: How India benefits from EU and US trade pacts

India and the United States have announced their long-pending trade deal. The announcement, made on social media by US President Donald Trump, comes a week after India finalised negotiations with the EU on a trade pact. But how does two compare?

India–EU FTA: How 20 years of negotiations finally reached the finish line

After nearly two decades of stop-start negotiations, India and the European Union have concluded their largest-ever free trade agreement, unlocking sweeping tariff cuts, deeper services access and a strategic economic partnership spanning nearly two billion consumers

India-EU agree on FTA, but the deal isn’t signed yet. Here’s why

India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). Here’s why the pact, which has been dubbed the ‘mother of all trade deals’, will bring India and the bloc closer together, has not yet been signed